Lonsdale, Adelaide
Engine builds and installations
Engine builds and engine installations from our workshop in Lonsdale, in Adelaide's southern suburbs. All machine work is done in house, and new parts are available through our parts counter.
The process
What’s involved.
From a Holden 355 Stroker in Maurice's VH SLE Commodore to machining for Bespoke Engineering's compact radial engine, here is how a build comes together.
- Step 01
Talk it through
Tell us about the car, the engine and what you want from it, including the make, model and year.
- Step 02
Machine
The block, head, crank and rotating assembly are machined in house to suit the build.
- Step 03
Parts
Stroker kits, pistons and gasket kits are available through our parts counter, to suit all makes and models.
- Step 04
Install
Finished engines can be fitted to the car, as with Maurice's VH SLE Commodore.
What we do
Done in house.
Every job is different, so we quote after inspecting the part. Call (08) 8382 3388 or send photos through the quote form.
- Engine buildsEngines built to suit, including our Holden 355 Stroker engines.
- Engine installationsFinished engines fitted to the car.
- Full engine reconditioningBlock, head, crank, rods and pistons, machined and reconditioned in house.
- New engine partsStroker kits, pistons and gasket kits to suit all makes and models.
Related builds
From the workshop.
Ron's Porsche 356
Machining for Bespoke Engineering's compact radial engine, designed and built in Lonsdale.
Ford XB Falcon 'John Goss' Coupe
Helping the client through the engine build process for his vintage class XB Coupe.
Holden Torana LX Hatchback
Original flamingo red with a mildly modified Holden 202: flat tops, twin carbs and a Crow XU-1 cam.
Maurice's Holden VH SLE Commodore
A long term project Maurice started at 16, now running one of our Holden 355 Stroker engines.
Do you do engine installations?
Yes. Engine installations are part of what we do. See the VH SLE Commodore and XB Falcon John Goss Coupe projects for examples.
Do you build stroker engines?
Yes. Maurice's VH SLE Commodore runs one of our Holden 355 Stroker engines, and we stock stroker kits to suit all makes and models.
Can you help if I am building the engine myself?
Give us a call on (08) 8382 3388 to talk through your project. For example, we helped the owner of an XB Falcon John Goss Coupe through his engine build process.
How much does an engine build cost?
Every job is different, so we quote after inspecting the part. Call (08) 8382 3388 or send photos through the quote form.
More services
More services.
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01
Engine reconditioning
Block, head, crank, rods and pistons, machined in house and brought back to a healthy, reliable engine.
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Cylinder head reconditioning
Valve grinds, facing, pressure and crack testing, guides, welding, straightening and thread repairs.
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03
Engine block machining
Boring, power honing, block facing, line boring, sleeves, testing and acid cleaning.
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04
Crankshaft grinding
Crankshaft grinding and crack testing, with con rod pin fitting and fitting pistons.
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05
LPG cylinder head overhauls
Cylinder heads overhauled to suit running on LPG.
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Get in touch
Ready for a quote?
Tell us about the car and the engine, and add a few photos if you can. We will come back to you with honest advice and a quote.