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UK Machine shop wanted

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  1. Colin Angell

    Colin Angell Karting

    Jun 17, 2004
    117
    I am looking for a well equipped machine shop, with a working knowledge and experience of older V12 Ferrari engines, preferably in the midlands, but quality and reliability is more important. Crack testing, grinding, boring, cam profiling etc. Any recommendations?
     
  2. Organiser

    Organiser Formula Junior

    Jan 13, 2004
    922
    West Midlands UK
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    Phil Haynes
    Hi,

    Give Mike Stirland at MDS Service (01889 883332) a call, he has built a few older V12 Ferrari engines!

    He is based in Staffordshire.

    Regards,
    Phil.
     
  3. buster bram

    buster bram Formula Junior

    Dec 10, 2005
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    mussolini's Garage
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    Sean
  4. alsaautomotive

    alsaautomotive Formula Junior

    Dec 9, 2005
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    Wales, UK.
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    Al
    R & D in Stockport have done a few for us.
    Unit 3-4, Stocks Industrial Estate, Spencer St, Eccles, Manchester, Lancashire M30 0UT
    Tel: 0161 789 3555
    Ask for Nick.
     
  5. TonyL

    TonyL F1 Rookie

    Sep 27, 2007
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    Norfolk - UK
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    Tony
    #5 TonyL, Feb 1, 2008
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    Try giving Ron at Superformance a call. He made a beautiful job of this Daytona engine. If you see the state of it when it arrived (box of bits) it was amazing to see what he did with it.

    I know, i got mugged into helping them move it and i only called in for some spark plugs

    Tel 0208 500 0101
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  6. piloti

    piloti Formula 3
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    Jul 11, 2004
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    Nathan Beehl
    For engines try Terry Hoyle. Very experienced and well respected. www.terryhoyle.com
    Nathan
     
  7. TonyL

    TonyL F1 Rookie

    Sep 27, 2007
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    Didn't he sell up or retire?

    He used to be just down the road from us!!
     
  8. Organiser

    Organiser Formula Junior

    Jan 13, 2004
    922
    West Midlands UK
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    Phil Haynes
    No, just a change in direction.

    Known as Nathan said as one of the best for Ferrari engines and restoration and a real nice guy as well..!!

    Regards,
    Phil.
     
  9. TonyL

    TonyL F1 Rookie

    Sep 27, 2007
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    Tony
    Havent seen them for a while. Living in the area was always a joy, especially when exotic Ferrari's went past. I do not know Terry Hoyle but you dont build up a reputation as good as them without it earning it.

    Last i heard he sold up to a guy, cannot recall the name, but it only lasted a few years before going to the wall.

    I had my engine rebuilt by Superformance and the quality is no doubt equal. When it comes to resto work on old racing cars and engines, then thats a different ball game i quess and one TH excelled in. That unfortunately costs!!
     
  10. Colin Angell

    Colin Angell Karting

    Jun 17, 2004
    117
    Hi there,

    Thanks for all the help, but I am specifically looking for machine shops, not assemblers. I think you will find that DK, Terry Hoyle, Superformance etc do not undertake their own machining, but send out to specialists. My apologies in advance to any who do both, but most restoration shops dismantle and re-assemble rather than machine. Thanks again

    Colin
     
  11. Chaos

    Chaos Formula 3

    Sep 29, 2004
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    Cardiff. UK
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    Nick.
  12. TonyL

    TonyL F1 Rookie

    Sep 27, 2007
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    Colin

    It would be very difficult to find an experienced Ferrari engine builder with his own machine shop. Sub contracting out the maching isnt that bad, the V12 superformance did last year was a complete basket case, in bits and was shipped in from the Middle East. They managed to piece it together with outstanding results.

    If you are in a hurry then look elsewhere as they have a back log of V6, V8 & V12 re-builds anyway.

    They may exist .....somewhere but good luck in hunting for them. (i guess they may be sitting on a stool waiting for your call!!!!)
     
  13. 246tasman

    246tasman Formula 3

    Jun 21, 2007
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  14. Colin Angell

    Colin Angell Karting

    Jun 17, 2004
    117
    Many thanks

    Colin
     
  15. DAYTONASME

    DAYTONASME Formula Junior

    Jan 12, 2007
    646
    Manchester UK
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    DAYTONASME
    South Cerney machined and assembled Tom Wheatcroft's Bugatti Royale from scratch....a V12 should be no problem!!!

    + 100 R & D Automotive, Eccles, Manchester Tel: 0161 789 3555 - our 3 have been enjoying Nick's TLC for years.
     
  16. FERRARI-TECH

    FERRARI-TECH Formula 3

    Nov 9, 2006
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    Ferrari-tech
    I used to work for him, he is still there, Different building now, on the other side of Maldon. 1621 841444

    I still talk to him every week or so, super nice guy, very knowlagable, and helpfull. He did sell up, the new owners ran it into the ground, so he reopened with most of his old crew and clients.
     

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