Wayne Calvert Precision Engs

Harrison Cook

★★☆☆☆

2 years ago

Steve did not do a thorough job on my cylinder head. He even complained that it was difficult to remove the valves. It's not difficult to remove the valves. It's standard stuff.

Dwayne Bradshaw

★★★★★

8 years ago

Just called about building a stoker motor. The "Conversation" was exactly right on and to the point. Gear head lab scientist are no joke and most are good guys who "Know What They are Doing". Got several in my family who often will argue about air density. I highly recommend Mr. Calvert Precision Engs.

Frank Cash

★★☆☆☆

10 years ago

strange conversation. called about a performance engine build nothing special just wanting a price range and was told he wouldn't be interested and could not help me. I even asked for suggestions and again he said he would not be interested. Guess he has all the work he needs and does not feel the need to explain himself. Glad i found this out up front i'm sure he is a joy to do business with

Alan Newell

★☆☆☆☆

8 years ago

Talked to them in early in the year and they would happy to accept my business. I stopped by a few months later to let them know I was ready to bring my motor in (before I just showed up with everything and dumped it in their lap), but now they "couldn't take my business because I didn't need to buy parts from them". I even offerd to pay a premium price for the labor.

Luke Welker

★☆☆☆☆

9 years ago

Absolutely the strangest encounter/conversation I’ve had with a person! This shop was recommended for a valve job on a set of SBF heads. I came there with all the parts just needing a valve job. I was told all my parts wouldn’t be used and they would charge me for all new valves, springs, retainers – etc. I asked why as these parts are new/fine? The guy gets irritated and walks away?

Daniel Coy

★☆☆☆☆

4 years ago

did the machine work on an engine and supplied valve train components on an engine. ran the motor on the bench for approx 20-30 minutes and the cam and one lifter failed. proper break in oil and oil pressure present. Wayne denied any warranty. basically told me that were on our own. waited almost a year for them to get to motor and now no help offered what so ever.

James Gilbert

★★★★★

7 years ago

I have had Wayne do machine work on several of my engines. He is very good! He does NOT have patience for BS and peeps who need everything explained to them. Age has not slowed him down but it may have worn his patience out for explaining things for people.

Bryce Mangham

★☆☆☆☆

5 years ago

I have stopped by a few times to ask about motor work. They have tons of Old trophies on the wall displaying their old achievements. The younger guy that showed me around was super nice and Knowledgeable the clearly stated they only do what they do. I have called multiple times to be told they are too busy and don't want or need my business. Take that info as you will.

Scott anthony

★☆☆☆☆

5 years ago

Horrible workmanship! If I could give negative stars I would. I just wish I could put a picture of the main bearings that I pulled out of my engine that was built by these guys. I got my motor back with dirt in the cylinder walls, metal shavings and small chunks of metal all in the lower end. I called Wayne to tell him about this and his reply was that must of happened after it left my shop. I ended up taking it to another machine shop to have them go back through it to clean and make sure everything was done properly. When they pulled it apart Wayne had used a die grinder or something similar to enlarge the groove in the main bearings (something that clevitt bearings sales already done for high rpm engines) the work on the bearings was horrible a 5 year old could have done a better job. He not only widened the groove he left grind marks all over the mating surface of every single main bearing. I spent over 7 grand just on the lower end and this is the product that I get back from Wayne Calvert. If you want a good machine shop DO NOT USE THESE GUYS!!!!

Brian Youngman

★☆☆☆☆

5 years ago

Called to get a price on resurfacing a flywheel. Was told by the guy who answered the phone that they start at $45. When asked if I could get a more precise price, the employee asked if it had dowel pins or not. I said I wasn't sure but could he quote with and without dowel pins. He just kept saying it starts at $45. I understand a starting price and prices adjust due to overall condition. I just didnt want to go there thinking I would pay $45, and leave paying $200..So I asked what the max it could be, and what factors drive the cost up..Hoping that he could at least give me a range. After all, if its too expensive then I'd just buy a new one. He just kept saying it starts at $45 and then asks if $45 dollars would break the bank for me? In the end, he ended up hanging up on me just because I was trying to get a price range..I have used them in the past many times and unfortunately might have to find a new place to send my business

Steve Simpson

★★★★★

6 years ago

Have had 2 engines built and blocks cleaned and checked. Excellent work....figure job prices up front. Have read the poor reviews on this site, most come from people bringing in their own parts to be assembled.....no shop will do that. Calvert uses new parts that they supply so that they can stand behind their work. I will bring more work to this shop in the future.

Charles Hubbard

★★★★☆

10 years ago

Wayne Sr. did the machine work on my Datsun Roadster head. He knows his stuff and most of the people who do engine work in North Texas know him. He inserted hardened valve seats so I could burn unleaded fuel and modified the head so that I could use later model valve seals. The only issue I had is that a retainer clip fell out of place and had to be popped back into place. If you don't know exactly what you need done, it may be best to consult a mechanic before approaching Wayne. He is a kind gentleman, but these guys make their money as a speed shop.

Antwon Pollard

★☆☆☆☆

4 years ago

Took three weeks to get a quote on building a complete motor. On the third week I met a guy I believe to be named Andy that does their head work. Very knowledgeable and gave me all the answers I needed on building the motor. Mr. Calvert seemed like he didn't want to actually take on the job from the beginning and wasn't really wanting to answer any questions. He gave me the quote and once I asked another question not even about the price but about the build he threw his up and backed away. I left and called the next day. He finally said he didn't want to do the job.

Carlton Abrams

★★★★★

4 years ago

Wayne Calvert precision is a family owned business, that has been where they are for decades. Wayne still runs the show, and his son Randy has been doing it for a long time with him. I live in Fort Worth and initially was going to use a shop closer to me which has a good reputation, however they wouldn't even be able to accept the work to look at for 3 months. So my next call was Wayne Calvert, who last did work on a Mopar 340 for me back in 1996. That engine is still together to this day and he was only a week ar 2 away from taking a look at it. These guys were great for me I knew what I wanted I told them and they delivered. I couldn't have asked for much more from them. They saved a matching number engine for me and would recommend them to anyone.

Kaitlin cutiepie

★★★★★

2 years ago

I spoke with Steve about getting some heads tested, and he was extremely knowledgeable. He took 10 minutes out of his day to chat with me and explain some things that I didn't even know! The price to have the heads tested is very reasonable, and actually on the less expensive side. I highly recommend Wayne Calvert's shop!👍👍👍👍

Austin Rogers

★★☆☆☆

10 months ago

May know what they are doing and I hope they do. I worked with Randy and told him what I wanted and looked to him for a bit of guidance. What I got was no guidance at all. More of listening to my ideas, telling me things would be handled as requested and then none of my input was received, followed, or even discussed with me. I told him carb I wanted and was led to believe the motor would be dynoed with all the parts I wanted/needed. Motor would be picked up, motor ready to put in my vehicle with a carb tuned. I picked the motor up, no carb, no distributor. Dyno numbers I got show an AFR up to 88.7 so who knows if any of the numbers are accurate or are even mine. I asked him for cam specs and had to ask him over and over again to finally get them. Asked him the cam gear material for distributor and he has no idea. Says to try one type and check it in 100 miles to see if it needs to be changed to the other. I imagine they used a cam they had lying around and not a new one specifically for my build. Hope I will never need more motor work but won’t be going back there.

Jerry Yost

★☆☆☆☆

3 weeks ago

This is what they did to a friends engine. Friend brought engine in and told them it had a bad cylinder. Calvert said they didn’t find a bad cylinder. Friend took the engine back in after it kept filling the oil catch can. Calvert said “we didn’t see any damage but we will sleeve the cylinder and not charge you labor. Friend waits 3 months and gets engine. Runs the engine 30 minutes, fills oil catch can. Pulls plugs and cylinder 6 has coolant and cylinder 8 has low compression. This place used to be reliable, since the kid took over I wouldn’t take anything there. What a shame he’s ruining his dad’s decades long hard work and reputation.