hey does anyone know a good machine shop besides Leitner & Bush? There prices seem to be a bit high. I need a good reliable place to get a B16 head P7P and a 3 angle valve job.

 

Scarborough Engines can do it, but I don't have their contact info.

 

Do you know how I could get in contact with them? Phone book?

 

Leitner prices are industry standard. $650 for a mild pnp with 3 angle valve job. 3 other machine shops in the gta charge this same amount.

 

Ya thats what I'm comming to relize, but someone told me they got quoted $250 for a P&P at Warrior, only problem is no one knows how to contact them.

 

P&P isn't one of the things that I would trust just any shop to do. P&P is a technical skill based on experience and knowledge, so don't go just based on price. It's not like a lowering spring install where even the worst mechanic can get it right.

 

I know that, but this warrior place I speak of did my friends 12.7 second civic, so I do trust them.

 

So ask your friend for directions or maybe he can take you there himself in his 12.7 second Civic LOL

 

To qualify that, what does your friend have on his car? If it's FI, it means nothing cause you can run 12.7 on a stock head or even mis-ported head. If it's NA, then it is fine cause that's pretty quick. I don't want to sound rude or anything, but I'd hate to see you **** your money away.

 

mainly NA, but he does use 75 shot of nitrous when needed.

 

Hahahaha...

 

so what is the average to do a p&p head and valve job now. i ama really looking into it man

 

I agree. Particularly on an NA setup, it is especially important. The charge is all for the labour, so that's what you're paying for, and a good shop will spend more time to ensure that things are done right.

My pick for best shops based on my research would be Alaniz or Portflow in the U.S. However, for those, expect to be down for a few weeks minimum and pay about $1000-1200US. If you want to get it done locally, L&B and Mississauga Engines can do the job well.

 

Is there a major diff between a mild P&P and a full race P&P?

 

Absolutely. Like everything else on the car, the headwork should be matched appropriately with the rest of the motor. You need to take into considering what pistons you're running, what cams, etc. An experience head porter should know what to do based on the specs and goals of your motor.