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Old 02-16-2011, 12:46 AM   #37
CC Performance
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Drives: 99 Camaro SS, 79 z28, 70 GTX
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Its a component of a precision build.
Its the difference between something you can do in your garage or a precision build to be honest. So is the align hone. Most shops don't do that as well but again its a component of a precision build. We do it every single time... deck to set proper quench, hone with correct tq plate and fasteners including side fasteners, align hone, balance..... Our engines cost a little more but they are precision built.. no step is ever skipped and I've talked to shops who will say that align honing is a waste and so is a few other things. BUT we've had customers bring us their engines and all we do is take them apart ..machine them properly and put them back together using all the same parts and gain 15-25 hp just from proper/precision block prep work.
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