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| | | | Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 56 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 56 | Hey all,
Working on a project for the 52. Love to know if anyone has a machine shop they know of that has experience with these engines around the lower mainland.
After a ton of pressure to do the same old boring LS swap so many have done I think I’ve settled on moving forward with a tried and true classic. I have a 292 that I pulled from a runner a few years back but 2020 happened and other priorities (like finding toilet paper) took precedence. Fast forward to present and I’m finally ready to move ahead this year.
Before I install it though I do have some work that I’d like done to give it a bit more airflow and a little added power.
Any suggestions on a good shop to use?
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy Matties, the machine shop behind Fortins supply in Chilliwack may be a good place to call about your project, they changed their name a while ago I'll try and find their new name, the shop owners name is Norm. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 56 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 56 | Thanks, appreciate the lead! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy Matties, I finally found the information, the shop name is NC Engines, phone number(604) 795-9739 | | | | | Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 56 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 56 | Amazing Bobb. Thanks! I tried calling a few shops around and didn't get very far. Lots said they "can" help me, but hoping for a shop with some experience . | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,740 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,740 | A 292 in a 52 chassis will have a problem with the position of the fan and water pump- - - - -way too low on the original radiator location for good airflow. You'll either need to get creative with a fan shroud shape, or design a jackshaft to raise the fan position in relation to the water pump.
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