Lindvig Machine

Reviews

• GR

  gage reed

  Mar 18, 2026
  1.0
  Got my entire long block machined and assembled by dean, I went to lindvig because all the other shops in the valley were full and had a friend recommend me. Got a quote by a well known machine shop that backs their work and told him there quote and time period. He said they over quoted me on price, and we agreed he could do it for less and take his time. Take his time he did, three months later and a list of excuses and the bill was 30-40% more than target. I paid it without complaint because respect people’s time and work. I then had a very trustworthy shop go through start up and break in procedures. With less than an hour of run time on BR driven break in oil and lot of assembly lube, bearings 1/4 spun and the motor began to knock. We pulled the pan inspected everything and there was no damage. We then did what any one would do, put acl race bearings in to see if the different material would seat (hoping the crank wasn’t cut wrong) after re assembly with lots of assembly lube and more BR driven break in oil (roughly $200 in wasted oil). After starting and running for is than a couple minutes began to knock again (spun bearing 1-4). Still waiting on a response from Dean not sure if there will be one. I would say if ur in a pinch and don't mind getting over charged and underdelivered, he can bore cylinder, deck and tank parts but I wouldn’t trust him much outside of that, clearly is unable to cut a crank. I am going to get the crank verified by another shop but all cause seam to point to improper machining. If you want to waste thousands and be set back on your project by a year don’t forget to come to lindvig.
• FR

  Fernando Reyes

  Dec 1, 2025
  5.0
  I started the build of an LS engine, not knowing how to do it. I took it to Dean and he took care of it, not only is he knowledgeable but a great guy to deal with. He ordered all the parts and had the engine assembled for me, I don’t know if I ever want to do an engine build my self again but if I do I wouldn’t let by one besides Dean do it. Thank you for all the help.
• TT

  turbothis

  Jul 12, 2018
  3.0
  great work but was told 275 to bore and i show up to get almost 400$ bill
• BM

  Ben Mickey

  Mar 5, 2018
  5.0
  Best machinist around. If you want it done right take it here.
• RM

  Ryan Mallory

  Jan 18, 2013
  5.0
  These folks seriously understand all aspects of automotive engine machining. They come highly recommended.

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