Engine work, Any good machinists in the south west? or go to and a-series specialist?
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I've been thinking about where to get my engine work done. But i'm not sure whether there is anyone local to me that could do the work, or if i would be better off sending it to a place like med, swiftune, smmc etc.

I need the usual done like rebore 20 thou, and the block skimmed, but i also need a 4 bolt main fitted and 10/11 studs drilled.

I just wanted to know if anyone can recommend someone local-ish to me, or if they would recomend me going to a specialist.

cheers, George.

Edited by george91 on 19th Jun, 2011.

Personally can only recommend Smmc
They've done my steel mains no problem

2012 Avon class c 2nd place 13.8 @98mph

http://www.rattracing.co.uk/ - torquay

http://www.philspeed.net/default.asp - kingskerswell

I have used both and they are very knowledgeable and helpful.

Hope this helps!

A friend of mine has had numerous work done by ratt racing and swears by him, says hes the dogs danglys. Hes also got his own rolling road!

Paul Inch in plymouth. A series specialist. He also competes in mighty mini racing so knows his stuff. 01752 255563

Try contacting your local Mini Club mate.

The closest I have used to you is Tim Styles Racing at Bridgewater or there's Steve Harris Motorsport

Good luck

Richard

Minivanless, but reluctantly happy living with the decision. There'll be another one day.
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=minimadmotorman#p/u

I don't think TSR do any machining now - they got taken over a few years ago and are bolt-on VW people. Their tester had never MoT'd a Mini before he did my estate !

I use Hamlins in Bridgwater, and they seem to be pretty decent.

Metric is for people who can't do fractions.

Thankyou all for the info, much appreciated.

Cheers

Richard Miles at Tipton Garage.

http://www.tiptongarage.com/

theres a guy called brett sims who is down in the new forest, perhaps a little east for you but he does the engines for work, and actualy used to work at longmans, used to do all their head work... google brett sims motorsport if ur curious

David.

Bretts work is excellent, as stated former longman head specialist.

He's doing my 1040 engine at the moment

www.brettsimsmotorsport.co.uk