Engine Machine Shops South Florida?

sqwinny · 11-18-2020, 07:53 AM

Hi bimmerpost F80 forum. I have an n20 but I figured this part of the board would know more info.

I'm looking for a machine shop to install sleeves + convert open deck to semi or closed + micropolish and balance crank/pistons/rods/bearings etc. I gave active Autowerk a call however they just told me to call Carbahn out in Cali for an engine build. I personally have modest goals (500-550 whp), and buying a n55/b58/s55 powered chassis sounds great, my current car is paid off. Thats the best kind of car to own IMO

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Does anyone have an engine builder/shop they know here in Florida who is familiar with BMWs? I'm aware Mario's shop does external things but isn't a machine shop.

Thanks

RoundelM3 · 11-18-2020, 08:18 AM

I doubt seriously if you're going to find a machine shop that would be capable of converting an open-deck block to a closed-deck design - it would be easier to find a closed-deck block to begin with. That, and looking for 500+ hp from an N20 engine would likely result in seriously-reduced reliability. You'd be better off looking for an N55/B58 engine from a salvage yard that would produce more power without having to modify its internals.

sqwinny · 11-18-2020, 09:08 AM

Cylinder support system does it in New Hampshire. Most machine shops can install sleeves and balance components.

https://cylindersupportsystem.com/

Was looking for someone locally/in the area more or less.

Also the n55 is open deck too. B58 is the exception however 25k for a new car instead of have a built motor for maybe 1/5th of that makes sense to me.

I do have a spare block, internals (Cp pistons + rods) in hand. Just looking for a good condition crank and order a new flywheel for the total balance and can send off to a shop...

RoundelM3 · 11-19-2020, 07:45 AM

Yes, but the N55 can produce more power when tuned than an N20. You'd still be better off finding a used 6-cylinder engine, but to each his own.

TrevorM3 · 11-23-2020, 01:22 PM

lol, good luck. with that..

nbennettksu · 11-29-2020, 08:31 PM

Try Miami Engines; they just did some custom things for a friends S55.

FriedPiston · 11-29-2020, 08:38 PM

They're not in Florida, but Billiam Mason or Ali Barakat may be able to help with your goals.

https://instagram.com/b_mase_monkey
https://instagram.com/al1zilla

11-18-2020, 07:53 AM	#1
sqwinny Major 467 Rep 1,055 Posts Drives: 2013 6MT 328i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Miami iTrader: (3)	Engine Machine Shops South Florida? Hi bimmerpost F80 forum. I have an n20 but I figured this part of the board would know more info. I'm looking for a machine shop to install sleeves + convert open deck to semi or closed + micropolish and balance crank/pistons/rods/bearings etc. I gave active Autowerk a call however they just told me to call Carbahn out in Cali for an engine build. I personally have modest goals (500-550 whp), and buying a n55/b58/s55 powered chassis sounds great, my current car is paid off. Thats the best kind of car to own IMO . Does anyone have an engine builder/shop they know here in Florida who is familiar with BMWs? I'm aware Mario's shop does external things but isn't a machine shop. Thanks
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RoundelM3 Major General 1830 Rep 6,983 Posts Drives: 15 F80 M3, 22 G01 X3 30i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wendell, NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 [9.83] 2015 BMW M3 [6.50]	I doubt seriously if you're going to find a machine shop that would be capable of converting an open-deck block to a closed-deck design - it would be easier to find a closed-deck block to begin with. That, and looking for 500+ hp from an N20 engine would likely result in seriously-reduced reliability. You'd be better off looking for an N55/B58 engine from a salvage yard that would produce more power without having to modify its internals. __________________ 2015 F80 ///M3 Sedan 7DCT Tanzanite, 2022 X3 sDrive30i 8AT Brooklyn Grey
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sqwinny Major 467 Rep 1,055 Posts Drives: 2013 6MT 328i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Miami iTrader: (3)	Cylinder support system does it in New Hampshire. Most machine shops can install sleeves and balance components. https://cylindersupportsystem.com/ Was looking for someone locally/in the area more or less. Also the n55 is open deck too. B58 is the exception however 25k for a new car instead of have a built motor for maybe 1/5th of that makes sense to me. I do have a spare block, internals (Cp pistons + rods) in hand. Just looking for a good condition crank and order a new flywheel for the total balance and can send off to a shop... __________________ MY13: TTE400 Stage 2 turbo, Spec Single Mass flywheel + Stage 3+ Clutch, FTP V2 Turbo Inlet, Evolution Racewerks Charge pipe + Boost pipe + Intercooler, Turbosmart Recirculating Diverter Valve, aFE grill scoop + aFE Magnum Force Cold Air Intake, B58 coil retrofit, eBay Downpipe, Active Autowerke muffler, DW400 LPFP, B58TU HPFP, M5 s63TU injectors, Bimmermilvs, e80 tune by Navardi Tuned. 380 whp/360 wheel torque stock block
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RoundelM3 Major General 1830 Rep 6,983 Posts Drives: 15 F80 M3, 22 G01 X3 30i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wendell, NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 [9.83] 2015 BMW M3 [6.50]	Yes, but the N55 can produce more power when tuned than an N20. You'd still be better off finding a used 6-cylinder engine, but to each his own. __________________ 2015 F80 ///M3 Sedan 7DCT Tanzanite, 2022 X3 sDrive30i 8AT Brooklyn Grey
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TrevorM3 Banned 3321 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 6.3 AMG Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	lol, good luck. with that..
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FriedPiston Colonel 1969 Rep 2,711 Posts Drives: Scraper Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: East Oakland, CA iTrader: (26)	They're not in Florida, but Billiam Mason or Ali Barakat may be able to help with your goals. https://instagram.com/b_mase_monkey https://instagram.com/al1zilla
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