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Anybody know a good machine shop for SBF's in around Chicago??

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Looking for a shop that does mostly Ford engines around the Chicago area, preferably closer to the south side.

I had my block and internals at Borowski's in Joliet, which is an excellent machine shop, but they specialize in GM stuff, and my block and everything sat there from March of 07 till January of 08 and the did not touch the thing other than shot peening it and magging it, when they originally told me 3-4 weeks to build the complete long block. I know they have lots of bigger things going on there, but my money is real too.

Anyway, looking for somewhere else, price is not mutch of a factor, I just want an excellent shop.

Someone had already reccommended Rich Groh Racing (RGR engines) somewhere in the Chicago area and said they are an excellent shop specializing in Ford engines. They gave me the number and told me I would have to leave a message but they would call me back right away - well I called 3 times in 3 weeks and left a message each time and have yet to hear from anyone there, that just kinda turns me off to the place.
 

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Markham Cycle & machine
3858 W 159th Pl Ste 1, Markham, IL 60428

(708) 331-5368 ask for Doug

They do everything from harleys to pro-stock but doug is knowledgeable in fords. Also they have the quickest turn around service & the prices are real nice. I dropped my shortblock off 3-3-08 and it will be ready next friday. Thats everything from line hone, deck, bore, cleaning the heads so on the following Saturday were degreeing the cam (well more like he'll be showing me) LOL

Anyway give him a call tell him Keith sent you

later
 
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LS-what? said:
Markham Cycle & machine
3858 W 159th Pl Ste 1, Markham, IL 60428

(708) 331-5368 ask for Doug

They do everything from harleys to pro-stock but doug is knowledgeable in fords. Also they have the quickest turn around service & the prices are real nice. I dropped my shortblock off 3-3-08 and it will be ready next friday. Thats everything from line hone, deck, bore, cleaning the heads so on the following Saturday were degreeing the cam (well more like he'll be showing me) LOL

Anyway give him a call tell him Keith sent you

later
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Ok, thanks for the info. I'll give him a call - he's real close too.
 
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