randytbo Posted June 1, 2009 Report Posted June 1, 2009 how long should it take to port my cylinders? i have a shop here so i wont have to worry about shipping time. Quote
donkeypuncher Posted June 1, 2009 Report Posted June 1, 2009 are you asking how long it will take you to port your own cylinders? Quote
mopar1rules Posted June 1, 2009 Report Posted June 1, 2009 is a local shop porting your cylinders for you? if so, just ask them how long it will take. if you're doing the cylinders yourself, they will take as long as however good you want them. the more work you do, the longer the port job will take. Quote
randytbo Posted June 1, 2009 Author Report Posted June 1, 2009 im getting him to do it but if hes gonna be at it for 3 weeks and it should only take 1 im going to shop around. Quote
randytbo Posted June 1, 2009 Author Report Posted June 1, 2009 also whats the diff between port jobs. if he doesnt know the diff between dun and drag and trail and the other stuff ive read about and just ports it will i be dissapointed? Quote
RagunCajun Posted June 1, 2009 Report Posted June 1, 2009 Just keep in mind that it might pay off to wait a while instead of getting a quickie. You pay for what you get and wait for sometimes. Quote
randytbo Posted June 1, 2009 Author Report Posted June 1, 2009 im just not sure it the guy eaven knows the technical stuff that u guys are always talkin about. the guy that answers the phone for him says he done them and it really wakes them up. could i end up with a port that im not happy with Quote
donkeypuncher Posted June 1, 2009 Report Posted June 1, 2009 im just not sure it the guy eaven knows the technical stuff that u guys are always talkin about. the guy that answers the phone for him says he done them and it really wakes them up. could i end up with a port that im not happy with only way to find out if he knows anything is to ask questions. tell him what you want and what kind of riding you do, he SHOULD be able to suggest a certain type of port for your riding style, if he cant do that then i say you find somebody else for the job. if you have any doubts about the guy, call a few other builders ( HJR, F.A.S.T, wildcard...etc.....) and go with who you feel most comfortable with. as said, you get what you pay for and the wait with any of the builders i mentioned is definately worth it. edit: forgot to say that if you wanna find out how long it "should" take for somebody to port your cylinders that you basically gotta call or e-mail other builders and ask how long they generally take. this seems to be the time of year when most people are sending their motors and cylinders in for work so it will probably take atleast 3 weeks (dont quote me on that though). Quote
randytbo Posted June 1, 2009 Author Report Posted June 1, 2009 only way to find out if he knows anything is to ask questions. tell him what you want and what kind of riding you do, he SHOULD be able to suggest a certain type of port for your riding style, if he cant do that then i say you find somebody else for the job. if you have any doubts about the guy, call a few other builders ( HJR, F.A.S.T, wildcard...etc.....) and go with who you feel most comfortable with. as said, you get what you pay for and the wait with any of the builders i mentioned is definately worth it. edit: forgot to say that if you wanna find out how long it "should" take for somebody to port your cylinders that you basically gotta call or e-mail other builders and ask how long they generally take. this seems to be the time of year when most people are sending their motors and cylinders in for work so it will probably take atleast 3 weeks (dont quote me on that though). maybe ill just stick with the bore and plane the head a bit riding season is here and i dont want to wait anymore. im used to riding a 400z so i think ill live without the port till next year. Quote
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