Exton Automotive Machine Shop

Exton Automotive Machine Shop Exton Automotive Machine Shop is an automotive machine shop that specializes in engine building from mild to wild, in Canadensis, PA.

Chuck Exton, owner and operator, has had this business open in the Poconos for over 20 years. He has established himself as the best engine builder in north east Pennsylvania. The shop has done everything to help the local community keep passenger, commercial, and out-board engines running. He also has been home to a professional drag racing car, as well as, working close with teams as an expert o

n cylinder heads. The shop is currently home to Chuck's personal nostalgia nitro funny car "Wild and Crazy". This car can be seen soon testing at Island Dragway in Great Meadows, NJ going 0-100 mph in a little over a second! When Chuck is not working in the shop, or on his own car, he is observing racing. He has many engines he has worked on, and often only gets the chance to see at them track. Please take the opportunity to stop by and get your free estimate on any machine work you have.

Shop special SBC-355 short block 2-Bolt for saleCasting # 3970014Block is squared with BHJ-FixtureBlock is aligned hone...
05/28/2026

Shop special SBC-355 short block 2-Bolt for sale
Casting # 3970014
Block is squared with BHJ-Fixture
Block is aligned honed with ARP-Bolt kit
Piston in the hole about .013
Seal-Power pistons # H345DCP .030 over / PTW-.0025
Recondition stock GM-Rods.
Oil clearance info: Rods .0025 / Mains .0026
Complete Balance rotating assembly
all new oil & Freeze plugs
Just add your cam, Heads, Intake, & tin nothing over .600 lift.
$3000 CASH
Call the shop 570-595-9501 / or e-mail me at [email protected] See less

Mr. Al Meckes. I started on your Ford 408 stroker block I installed the 3-cylinder sleeves to get rid of the rot next up...
05/16/2026

Mr. Al Meckes. I started on your Ford 408 stroker block I installed the 3-cylinder sleeves to get rid of the rot next up Will align hone the mains with ARP-Bolt kit to take any twist out when I press the new sleeves in then will square up the deck surface with the BHJ-Fixture to the centerline of the crank then call Ed at Ross racing pistons and order the new .040 over pistons and tell him the rod, stroke, & Compression you are using in this combo.

Mr. Ed Shanley, your Ford 427-Heads are all done heads were warped from the intake to the exhaust side of the heads most...
05/14/2026

Mr. Ed Shanley, your Ford 427-Heads are all done heads were warped from the intake to the exhaust side of the heads most likely the shop that did it before the cutting head on their machine had a bit too much tilt and it will cause that f**k up dish pattern. you can see it when I took a .001 cut, they both were warp about .0025 but all came out great total off both heads .005 will call you tomorrow with your total and you can bring the short block down on Saturday if that works for you.

From all of us over at Exton Automotive Machine Shop we want to wish you a happy 4/27 day. We may be on our way to celeb...
04/28/2026

From all of us over at Exton Automotive Machine Shop we want to wish you a happy 4/27 day. We may be on our way to celebrating a day earlier next year the big block Chevy will always be close to our hearts.

Well, the old hot rod is on its way to its new home in Epping NH. Good luck with your car build John stay safe and have...
04/18/2026

Well, the old hot rod is on its way to its new home in Epping NH. Good luck with your car build John stay safe and have fun.

Mr. Rit Pustari, working on your AJPE-Hemi head all exhaust seats are @ 55 degrees all exhaust valve angles are 55 degre...
04/05/2026

Mr. Rit Pustari, working on your AJPE-Hemi head all exhaust seats are @ 55 degrees all exhaust valve angles are 55 degrees and seat with on the valves is dead nuts on .090 so will recut all the valves and check all heights and mark all the valve for later use when you have to replace any at the track. Will also Straighten any used one and get them ready for later use. To all have a great Easter day.

Pocono Sportscar the one 355 Ferrari head that was a train wreck is all done all new guides & Valves just make sure you ...
03/28/2026

Pocono Sportscar the one 355 Ferrari head that was a train wreck is all done all new guides & Valves just make sure you install all the oil plugs back into the head. Like always the job came out great will start the other 2 heads this coming week hopefully they will not need the whole nine yards. You can pick this head up on Tuesday will call you with your total.

Mr. John, your Yamaha bike head is all done had to do some custom grinding on one of the cutting inserts this s**t is st...
03/26/2026

Mr. John, your Yamaha bike head is all done had to do some custom grinding on one of the cutting inserts this s**t is starting to get small your exhaust valve head is about the size of a nickel and seat with is about .031 wide but like always the job came out great will lap the head surface and hot tank to clean and you can pick up tomorrow after 12:00.

I know the 2026 race season has just started and we are getting the car ready to do some testing to get a base line on t...
03/25/2026

I know the 2026 race season has just started and we are getting the car ready to do some testing to get a base line on the tune up and do 1 or 2 shows this year BUT to move on I have to walk away from the Nitro burning 427 Chevy engine, & car so the hole deal is for sale the engine is all new. New Block, Crankshaft, rods, Pistons, Cam, Lifters, T & D rockers, Springs, Retainers, Pushrods, Oil pump new Clutches & Floaters, Lenco Trans, New Goodyear slicks, Newer Carbon fiber/ Kevlar Camaro body. All must go. So, call the shop or message me on FB or E-mail extonperformance.com for more info. To all have a great and safe racing season.

Mr. Glenn Reish just dropped off a pallet of parts that I have been waiting for about 2-months. Time to get to work I wi...
02/21/2026

Mr. Glenn Reish just dropped off a pallet of parts that I have been waiting for about 2-months. Time to get to work I will start the rebuild on the Dechellis rockers get rid of the worn-out adjuster ball and make them all the right size. So far, the shafts are in great shape I still will take then all apart and clean every part. Mr. Glenn will start on the heads this coming week. Just waiting on 1-more new set of custom BME rods they should be here in about 6-more weeks. then I will have new pistons rods pins buttons in short block all dune and a spare rake ready to go in incase I burn one or 2 down in a run. To all have a great weekend.

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5 Willard Drive
Canadensis, PA
18325

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 3pm
Sunday 8am - 3pm

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