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Old May 15, 2005 | 10:13 AM
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I am looking for a good engine builder in the middle Tennesse area to build my 1970 L46 motor. Do any of you have an recommendations? I want the engine back to stock or close to it.
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I live in Middle TN - I recently had my L82 rebuilt for my 73 convertible by Precision Auto Machine in McMinnville. Great guys and seem to do high quality work. I rebuilt mine as a 383 using my original block & heads. I hope to get it started in the next couple of weeks.

Precision Auto Machine
2761 Nashville Highway Unit 4, Mc Minnville, TN 37110
(931) 815-3260
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Thanks. I have talked to these guys. They are one of the shops I am considering. What compression ratio did you decide to go with on your rebuild?
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Here's the spec's of my engine they built for me

• Block Prep - Thermal Cleaned,Shot Blasted,Magnafluxed,Bored & Honed .030" over with Torque plates,Square Decked,Align Bored & Honed,Clearanced for Stroker Crank,Balanced.
• Comp Cams – Xtreme Energy 256H Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft
• Eagle Street And Strip Rotating Assembly Speed Pro Hypereutectic Pistons w/Teflon Coated Skirts – 9:1 compression
• Surface the heads, 3 angle valve job plus new SS valves
• Comp Cams Pro Magnum Rocker Arms 1.52
• Sealed Power Moly Rings
• Clevite 77 Rod, Main & Cam Brgs
• Cloyes Double Roller Timing Set
• Mr.Gasket Gaskets
• Manley Hardened 5/16" Pushrods
• Brass Freeze Plugs
• Melling High Pressure Oil Pump & Pickup
• Professional Products 8" Harmonic Balancer
• Chevrolet OEM Timing Cover
• All New Premium Quality Bolts
• Engine Assembled
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