Shop Information and Location
Shop Information and Location
Turbochargers :: Engines :: Tuning :: Electronics
Shop Number: 727.678.8020
Owners: Drew and Z
Location: 13757 49th St. N - Clearwater - 33762
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The Darkside Team offers a variety of services and knowledge. We have a certain level of appreciation for all levels of upgrades. Stop by and get your car done right and with style.
Services Available
We are not limited to the services listed, if you have a question contact us.
* Consulting - We take the time to work with each customer to determine their goals. This contours the upgrade path so that the car can grow with the driver, and the driver doesn't waste time or money on something that doesn't fit the build.
* Engine Specialist - We build engines for specific expectations. Every engine is different, every build is different, every driver is different. Our experience is diverse, so bring it on!
* Tuning - AEM EMS Certified, Evo/DSM, Honda/Acura, Subaru, Dodge. Custom chips, socketing service, flashes, S-AFC, DSM Link, Chrome, Emanage, Megasquirt, you name it.
* Electronics - Turbo timers to custom hand made engine harnesses. Any install big or small.
* Diagnostics - Have a problem you can't fix? Bring it in, we can.
* Transmission Upgrade/Repair - Can't find'em, Grind'em! Need synchros? Double synchros? Billet rails and forks? LSD? Spool? Welded Differentials? Case repair?
* Turbochargers - Intimate knowledge of turbo physics and theory. Authorized Bullseye Power/Borg Warner Dealer. These guys make some of the most efficient turbochargers on the planet! If you have a boost leak behind your compressor cover we can fix that too.
* Suspension and Driveline - Road Race or Drag Race, Street or Strip.
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Last edited by Skip; 01-13-2009 at 10:21 PM.
Magic under the hood!
Building motors, a favorite pastime...
This is an assortment of engine building tools. No Plastigauge here! We measure EVERYTHING by hand. All assembly is done in house in the clean room.
Always double check your part numbers before installation. Don't get burned because you sent the wrong parts to the machine shop.
First we conduct a dry assembly. This is when we measure your initial clearances to ensure proper functionality.
Here we are measuring Crankshaft End Play during the dry assembly. All you 7 bolt guys know what I'm talking about!
Clean everything one last time before installation.
Lubrication is necessary to achieve proper torque readings. Here you can see the moly lube under the nut helping us to overcome the friction of the fastener. We calibrate our Digital torque wrenches periodically.
We note a specific bore size for each piston when the block is delivered to the machine shop. Here we check to make sure that our specifications are met. This is peace of mind that your piston-to-wall clearance is exactly where it needs to be all the way down the hole.
The piston ring end gap is measured in the final bore. The gap is adjusted according to the engine type, fuel, and induction for that specific application.
With another wash down, we can pop in the pistons.
We O-Ring EVERYTHING. Want to run 40+ psi, this is how. The O-rings keep the boost in the cylinders and out of the crankcase and radiator! We can do blocks and heads.
Want to run 40+ and Nitrous? Couple some A1 (technologies) Steak Sauce or (as shown here) ARP L19 head studs with those O-Rings.
Here are some completed blocks. Evo IX on the left and Eclipse 4G63 on the right.
If you are putting over-sized valves into your head, make you match them with over-sized valve seats. Pocket port your runners to match your seats. Add some springs and Rev It!
We also degree camshafts. We drop in a set of solid lifters to achieve .000" lash without oil pressure. The degree process is VERY important for so many reasons. The biggest factor is the amount of variances each motor can have. Changes in deck height of the block and head, variances in cam gears, cams, trigger plates, and timing belts all play a factor in how your camshaft times up with your crankshaft. Be on time!
We also include a specification sheet that is created during the assembly process. This is a 'check and balance' to ensure proper assembly. No two engines are the same; however, all the differences are measurable. A history of engine knowledge in the shop helps us to make every engine better than the next!
We also do manual transmissions, build and repair. We can also weld differentials and Viscous Coupler Eliminators.
Here are some popular items. Thanks for viewing!
This is an assortment of engine building tools. No Plastigauge here! We measure EVERYTHING by hand. All assembly is done in house in the clean room.
Always double check your part numbers before installation. Don't get burned because you sent the wrong parts to the machine shop.
First we conduct a dry assembly. This is when we measure your initial clearances to ensure proper functionality.
Here we are measuring Crankshaft End Play during the dry assembly. All you 7 bolt guys know what I'm talking about!
Clean everything one last time before installation.
Lubrication is necessary to achieve proper torque readings. Here you can see the moly lube under the nut helping us to overcome the friction of the fastener. We calibrate our Digital torque wrenches periodically.
We note a specific bore size for each piston when the block is delivered to the machine shop. Here we check to make sure that our specifications are met. This is peace of mind that your piston-to-wall clearance is exactly where it needs to be all the way down the hole.
The piston ring end gap is measured in the final bore. The gap is adjusted according to the engine type, fuel, and induction for that specific application.
With another wash down, we can pop in the pistons.
We O-Ring EVERYTHING. Want to run 40+ psi, this is how. The O-rings keep the boost in the cylinders and out of the crankcase and radiator! We can do blocks and heads.
Want to run 40+ and Nitrous? Couple some A1 (technologies) Steak Sauce or (as shown here) ARP L19 head studs with those O-Rings.
Here are some completed blocks. Evo IX on the left and Eclipse 4G63 on the right.
If you are putting over-sized valves into your head, make you match them with over-sized valve seats. Pocket port your runners to match your seats. Add some springs and Rev It!
We also degree camshafts. We drop in a set of solid lifters to achieve .000" lash without oil pressure. The degree process is VERY important for so many reasons. The biggest factor is the amount of variances each motor can have. Changes in deck height of the block and head, variances in cam gears, cams, trigger plates, and timing belts all play a factor in how your camshaft times up with your crankshaft. Be on time!
We also include a specification sheet that is created during the assembly process. This is a 'check and balance' to ensure proper assembly. No two engines are the same; however, all the differences are measurable. A history of engine knowledge in the shop helps us to make every engine better than the next!
We also do manual transmissions, build and repair. We can also weld differentials and Viscous Coupler Eliminators.
Here are some popular items. Thanks for viewing!
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Last edited by Skip; 01-14-2009 at 12:16 AM.
