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Mean Machine is a team of automotive machinists who create, recondition, modify and improve the performance of engines of all sizes - from bikes to boats!

18/10/2026

Everyone talks about horsepower.
But what about the work behind it?

Big turbos, upgraded cams, high-compression pistons and impressive power figures usually steal the spotlight when it comes to performance engines.

But a great build takes more than an impressive parts list.

Cylinder bore condition, surface finish, component clearances and precision machining all play an important role in creating a reliable foundation for performance.

When you're pushing an engine harder, the details matter.
Building something interesting? Talk to us about the machining side of your project.

11/10/2026

We'll be honest - we NEVER get sick of seeing that Mean Machine green on the stockcars at this time of year...

Photo credit: Scarlett Gray Motorsport

09/10/2026

BATHURST WEEKEND IS HERE! 🏁

There are race weekends… and then there’s Bathurst.

One thousand kilometres around Mount Panorama, where horsepower matters - but so do reliability, strategy, pit stops and keeping it off the walls when the pressure builds...

So, who’s taking out the Great Race this year?
Which driver pairing are you backing?
And who’s your wildcard pick for the podium?

Drop your predictions below 👇

08/10/2026

Not long till Opening Night and the Trackman Trophy next weekend - who's going to be at Nelson Speedway Association Inc. on the 17th?

08/10/2026

It might look like we're just smoothing out the inside of an engine cylinder, but there's a lot more going on.

Honing is a precision machining process that helps create the correct cylinder bore finish for the piston rings to work properly.

The process creates a fine crosshatch pattern on the cylinder walls. That pattern has an important job - helping retain a thin film of oil while allowing the piston rings to seal against the cylinder.

Get the surface finish wrong, and you can end up with poor ring sealing, increased oil consumption and premature wear.

It's one of those jobs where the details matter, even though you'll never see the finished work once the engine is back together.

Precision isn't just about how something looks. It's about how it performs.

Got an engine rebuild or machining project underway?
Talk to the team - www.meanmachine.co.nz/contact

14/09/2026

A freshly cleaned cylinder head certainly makes a better photograph - but appearance isn’t the main reason for doing it.

Deposits, residue and general grime can hide the surfaces and areas that need to be inspected. Cleaning gives the machinist a much clearer starting point for assessing the component and determining what work may be required.

First, make it clean enough to inspect properly.

Then, measure and make decisions based on what is actually there.

Save this for the next time someone says an engine component “just needs a clean”.

13/09/2026

Looking for those parts for those garage projects?

We are a Prolink Performance dealer - with a range of parts available for local pick up. Ask us about the range, or pop in to tell us about that engine project you've got on the go

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵: 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦

11/09/2026

Just over a month now till Nelson Speedway Association Inc. kicks off again, who's going to be racing this season ?

Follow them on socials or check their website next month for updates and ticket info 👊

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵: 𝘕𝘦𝘭𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘸𝘢𝘺

09/09/2026

A quick glance won’t tell you whether an engine component is straight, round or within the specification required for the job.

That comes down to cleaning, measuring and knowing what you’re looking for.

This is where specialist engine work begins - before machining starts and before parts are ordered. The measurements help determine what can be reused, what needs attention and what the correct next step should be.

Precision isn’t the finishing touch. It shapes the entire job.

Got an engine or component that needs a proper assessment?
Bring it in and talk to the team.

02/09/2026

Every engine we touch has a home: a track, a road, a boat launch, or a shed where someone's been dreaming about what's next.

This week we're tuning in to the season coming up in Nelson and the Tasman, speedway, club racing, boat races, and reminding ourselves why we do this.

If your engine's going to race this year, now is the time.

Free consultation - 03 544 0500.

Photo credit: Martin Motorsport

Address

7 Kotua Place, Stoke
Nelson
7011

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+6435440500

Website

https://meanmachine.co.nz/

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