HMT Performance

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Our Services

Maximum Performance. Zero Compromise

Custom Engine Building​

At HMT Performance, every engine build starts with an in-depth consultation to Understand your performance goals. We collaborate on component selection—ranging from forged internals to billet blocks—then engineer custom designed parts that balance power, reliability, and longevity. Assembly takes place under stringent quality controls, with interim inspections at every critical stage. The result is a turnkey powerplant tailored to your specifications and ready to excel on the track or on the street.

  • Tailored engine design solutions
  • Premium component sourcing expertise
  • Precision assembly under strict QC
  • Engines delivered ready for immediate installation
  • Initial engine start up service available for peace of mind
  • Customizable engine platforms for every application

Precision Machining & Blueprinting

Our machining capability combines state‑of‑the‑art equipment with seasoned operators to deliver precise tolerances on every part. We deck and bore engine blocks and precision hone cylinders and hand port heads with laser‑guided precision. Valve seats and guides are refaced and replaced and machined or sized with exact finishng standards. Crankshafts receive meticulous grinding, polishing, and dynamic balancing to eliminate vibration. Finally, we blueprint each component—comparing actual measurements to ideal specifications for the application—to ensure flawless fit and optimal performance under the most extreme conditions.

  • Decking blocks to exact specs
  • Boring and honing cylinder bores to perfect finish and size
  • Porting heads for optimal flow
  • Performance valve seat finishing
  • Align honing main bores to precise sizing
  • Crank grinding with dynamic balancing
  • Blueprinting for perfect component fit

Engine Tear Down, Inspection & Rebuild

When an engine comes to our shop, we perform a complete disassembly and inspection. Detailed inspections uncover cracks, damaged parts, scoring, or fatigue in engine internals. Worn components are machined or replaced, restoring better-than factory tolerances. Cylinder heads are rebuilt with new valves, valve seats, valve guides and seals. We maintain meticulous records throughout the rebuild, then reassemble with calibrated clearances for the application.

  • Complete engine disassembly process
  • Thorough component wear inspections
  • Precision machining to restore parts or adjust for application’s intended use
  • Total cylinder head inspection
  • Connecting rod reconditioning service
  • Balanced rotating assemblies for smooth running

Performance Upgrades & Fabrication

Beyond standard builds, our in-house fabrication group can alter and adjust the fitment of all custom or aftermarket components with professional integrity. Intake manifolds are port‑matched and surfaced for maximum airflow.  Forced‑induction combinations—turbochargers or superchargers—are integrated into the engine build. Fuel‑system enhancements, including high‑flow pumps and rails, are fitted to support increased demand. Every weld, bracket, and flange custom worked, modified or produced will have perfect alignment and durability to sustain high boost or high RPM conditions.

  • Port‑matched intake manifold machining
  • Turbocharger and supercharger integration services for engine build available
  • In‑house faabricated brackets and welding available
  • EFI fuel system upgrade and engine management consultations
  • Carburetor selection and tuning consulations

Parts Sourcing & Manufacturing Guidance

Navigating the world of specialty engine parts can be daunting. We leverage decades of industry relationships to source premium materials—ranging from custom billet  parts made from exotic alloys to special hard‑coated internal engine components— while coordinating initial prototype designs with trusted vendors. If a part doesn’t exist off‑the‑shelf, our reverse‑engineering process recreates it to exact specifications. We provide design feedback to improve durability and performance, then advise on machining techniques that maximize lifespan. Throughout, we manage vendor communications, co-ordinate and expedite timelines, and ensure every component meets our high standards before it enters your build.

  • Sourcing premium performance engine materials
  • Coordinating with specialty parts vendors
  • Possible prototyping for precise component selection
  • Reverse‑engineering unique engine components
  • Design feedback to enhance durability
  • Machining technique advisement for longevity

Testing, Tuning & Development

Fine‑tuning is where raw power transforms into usable performance. We run comprehensive test sessions during engine dyno sessions—measuring torque, horsepower, and thermal characteristics. Real‑time data logging captures every parameter, from air‑fuel ratios to ignition timing. Our tuning experience is based on many engine dyno sessions and track or street testing. Detailed development reports document progress and recommend next steps, ensuring continuous improvement and peak reliability.

  • Comprehensive engine dyno testing
  • Real‑time performance data logging
  • On‑track performance expereince

Technical Consultation & Training

Our technical consulting goes beyond off‑the‑shelf advice. We offer personalized, one‑on‑one sessions to guide you through every phase of engine building—from parts selection and machining methods to tuning strategies and maintenance best practices. Hands‑on workshops immerse you in high‑performance machining techniques, while custom training materials reinforce key concepts. We also share insights from leading industry conferences and expos, keeping you abreast of emerging technologies. Whether you’re a weekend enthusiast or a professional shop, our training empowers you with the expertise to elevate your builds.

  • One‑on‑one customized consulting sessions
  • Parts selection and tuning advice
  • Hands‑on machining training workshops
  • Engine building workshop sessions
  • Industry conference and expo insights
  • Customized materials for team development
HMT Service Price List

HMT Service & Price List

BLOCK WORK
ServicePrice
Disassemble Complete Engine, Spray Wash, Inspect, Provide estimateStarts at $300
Disassemble Short BlockStarts at $200
R&R Oil Galley Plug$60
R&R Freeze Plugs$60
R&R Cam Bearings$65
Wire Wheel Block$150
Wire Wheel Head$75
Wash Block in Jet Spray Cabinet$90
Hot Tank Block$110
Line Hone Block (additional $125 w girdle)$290
Line Hone 400 Chevy (if rear seals need to be cut)$375
Line Bore Stock Cast Caps - First Cap$175
Line Bore Stock Cast Caps - Additional Caps After First$100 ea.
Line Bore 3 Billet Center Caps (No Drilling) - First Cap$200
Line Bore 3 Billet Center Caps (No Drilling) - Additional Caps$125 ea.
Line Bore V-8 5 Billet Caps and Finish Line Hone$140/hr. (6 hr min)
Cut Thrust During Line Bore$85
Bore & Hone Cylinders V-8$290
Bore & Hone Cylinders Duramax / PowerstrokeStarts at $425
Bore & Hone with Deck Plates V-8 (up to .030”)$390
Bore & Hone with Deck Plates V-8 (each additional .030”)$70
Bore & Hone Cylinders V-6 or Inline 6 (up to .030”)$280
Bore & Hone Cylinders V-6 or Inline 6 (each additional .030”)$70
Bore & Hone Cylinders Cummins 5.9$400
Bore & Hone Cylinders Inline 4$250
Hone for Re-ring with Torque Plates V-8$300
Hone for Re-ring without Torque Plates V-8$225
Hone for Re-ring without Torque Plates V-6 or Inline 6$200
Hone for Re-ring without Torque Plates 4 cylinder$180
Hone up to .010" oversize with Torque Plates V-8$350
Hone up to .010" oversize without Torque Plates V-8$250
Mock-up to Check Deck Height$120
Square Deck Block 90 degree V-8 or V-6 (up to .030”)$260
Square Deck Block 90 degree V-8 or V-6 (each additional .030”)$70
Square Deck Block Inline 6 or 4 Cylinder (up to .030”)$230
Square Deck Block Inline 6 or 4 Cylinder (each additional .030”)$70
Tap Oil Gallies for Screw in Plugs - Chevy$75
Enlarge / Detail Oil Return in Valley$100
Clearance for Stroker$150
Detail Oiling System, Enlarge Gallies and Oil Return$150
Magnaflux Block (cleaning is extra if needed)$150
Pressure Check Block (cleaning is extra if needed)$150
Sonic Check Cylinders$200
Install Sleeve - First or Opposite Bank$240 (labor only)
Install Sleeve - Each Additional$200 (labor only)
Machine Deck for O-Rings V-8 (wire NOT incl. - install incl.)

* All three for $125.⁰⁰
** Decking block extra
$240
CRANKSHAFT GRINDING
ServicePrice
Clean & Polish$85
Grind Crankshaft Journals - 1, 2, 4, 6 or 8 Cylinder$325
Chamfer Crank Oiling Holes (with polish)$110
RODS and PISTONS
ServicePrice
R&R Pistons 4 Cylinder$80
R&R Pistons 6 Cylinder$100
R&R Pistons 8 Cylinder$115
Install New Pistons on Rods$100
R&R Rod Bolts$100
R&R Bushings and Pin Fit$45 ea.
Recondition Rods (Big End)$40 ea.
Check Rod Size (Big End) - Set of 8$120
Cut Valve Relief in Pistons$140/hr.
CYLINDER HEAD RECONDITIONING
Complete Valve Job • Disassemble, Wash, Assemble • Hot tank or De-Rust is extra • One of two heads is 3/4 full price.
ServicePrice
Valve Job (3 angle) V-10 Canted Head$380/pr.
Valve Job (3 angle) V-10 Wedge Head$300/pr.
Valve Job (3 angle) V-8 Canted Head$350/pr.
Valve Job (3 angle) V-8 Head 24 Valve$385/pr.
Valve Job (3 angle) V-8 Head 32 Valve$450/pr.
Valve Job (3 angle) V-8 Diesel Head 16 Valve$450/pr.
Valve Job (3 angle) V-8 Diesel Head 32 Valve$525/pr.
Valve Job (3 angle) V-6 Wedge Head$280/pr.
Valve Job (3 angle) V-6 Canted Head$320/pr.
Valve Job (3 angle) V-6 Head 24 Valve$425/pr.
Valve Job (3 angle) Inline 6 Cylinder 12 Valve$290
Valve Job (3 angle) Inline 6 Cylinder 12 Valve - Cummins$400
Valve Job (3 angle) Inline 6 Cylinder 24 Valve$428
Valve Job (3 angle) Inline 6 Cylinder 24 Valve - Cummins$480
Valve Job (3 angle) Inline 5 Cylinder 10 Valve$275
Valve Job (3 angle) Inline 5 Cylinder 20 Valve$375
Valve Job (3 angle) Inline 4 Cylinder 8 Valve$250
Valve Job (3 angle) Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valve$285
Valve Job (3 angle) Inline 4 Cylinder 20 Valve$380
Valve Job (3 angle) Opposed 4 Cylinder 16 Valve$355/pr.
Setup Valve Adjustment OHC Solid Lifter Heads w/ wafers$140/hr.
Resurface Heads$85 ea.
Resurface Heads - Cummins 5.9$175 ea.
Resurface Heads with Valve Job$80 ea.
Remove Camshafts, Followers, Compress Compensators and Reinstall$140/hr.
Clean and Magnaflux or Dye Check Head$50 ea.
Clean and Magnaflux or Dye Check Head - Cummins 5.9$100 ea.
Clean and Pressure Check Head$30 ea.
Clean and Pressure Check Head - Cummins 5.9$50 ea.
CYLINDER HEAD GUIDE AND SEAT REPAIR
ServicePrice
Install New Guides - Press out / Press in (labor only)$17 ea.
Install New Guides - Cut out / Press in (labor only)$20 ea.
Install New Seats (labor only)$20 ea.
Install Guide Liners (labor only)$16 ea.
Angle Mill Heads (Incl. Adjust Intake with Mockup)$140/hr.
Machine for Viton/Positive Stop Seals$85
Machine for Screw in StudsStarts at $250
Machine for Screw in Studs - Ford Cleveland/M$400
Machine for Large Valve Springs$140
Setup Valve Spring Heights / Pressures- choose spring/retainer combo$140/hr.
Roto Blast Heads$60 ea.
Sonic Clean Heads$50 ea.
Hot Tank Heads$75 ea.
Change Valve Size - V8 Head$125/hr.
Blend Valve Pockets$140/hr.
Match Port Heads - Intake & Exhaust$140/hr.
Measure CC's - Combustion Chamber$40 ea.
Measure CC's - Intake / Exhaust Port$75 ea.
Welding Repairs - Aluminum, Steel, Magnesium, Stainless$140/hr.
All Welding (1 hr min)$140/hr.
INTAKE WORK
ServicePrice
Machine Faces up to .020"$200
Measure and Angle Mill to fit engineStarts at $250
Match Port to Heads$140/hr.
Blend Plenum$140/hr.
Glass Bead Blast Intake$85
Sonic Clean Intake$80
Weld up Heat Crossover Passage - Aluminum (1 hr min)$140/hr.
BALANCING
Full crankshaft balance job includes: Balancing rods, pistons, pins, rings, bearings, and making bob weights
ServicePrice
Internal Balance V-8 (Heavy Metal is extra)Starts at $330
External Balance V-8 (Heavy Metal is extra)Starts at $360
6 Cylinder In-Line$300
4 Cylinder In-Line$250
Balance Flywheel to Neutral$140/hr.
Balance Flywheel to Weight$140/hr.
Install Heavy Metal - First Slug (labor only)$150
Install Heavy Metal - Additional Slugs (labor only)$110
ASSEMBLY WORK
Assembly includes: Measure all bearing clearances, degree camshaft, file fit rings if needed, measure end/side play
ServicePrice
Assemble Short Block (Stock) no sheet metal$675
Assemble Long Block (Stock) no sheet metal$800
Install sheet metal/Intake/misc.$140/hr.
Assemble Complete - Stock (Ready to Run)$1,000
Assemble Complete - Performance (Ready to Run)$1,200
Assemble Complete - Race (Ready to Run)Starts at $1,500
Setup for Hydraulic Roller - Set Camshaft End PlayStarts at $140/hr.
Degree Camshaft$150
File Fit Piston Rings$150
Check Piston to Valve Clearance$140/hr.
Check Valvetrain Geometry/Pushrod Length$140/hr.
Test and Balance Valve Springs$140/hr.
Setup Shaft Rocker System Geometry

* Paint After Assembly is additional $75.⁰⁰
** Included in Complete Assembly

*Engine building varies for each application, so it is not possible to list a set price on each engine. Cost depends on time spent during mock-up, pre-assembly, clearance testing, and modifications required for each application. Each engine combination has its unique set of conditions for each intended use, such as drag racing, circle track, injected, blown, nitrous, street use, or stock custom restorations. The assembly prices are a guideline only, they may be more or less, dependent on time spent during assembly and testing.

$140/hr.