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Mean Machine 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!

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

BATHURST WEEKEND IS HERE! ๐ŸThere are race weekendsโ€ฆ and then thereโ€™s Bathurst.One thousand kilometres around Mount Panor...
09/10/2026

BATHURST WEEKEND IS HERE! ๐Ÿ

There are race weekendsโ€ฆ and then thereโ€™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, whoโ€™s taking out the Great Race this year?
Which driver pairing are you backing?
And whoโ€™s your wildcard pick for the podium?

Drop your predictions below ๐Ÿ‘‡

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

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 ...
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

A freshly cleaned cylinder head certainly makes a better photograph - but appearance isnโ€™t the main reason for doing it....
14/09/2026

A freshly cleaned cylinder head certainly makes a better photograph - but appearance isnโ€™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 โ€œjust needs a cleanโ€.

Looking for those parts for those garage projects?We are a Prolink Performance dealer - with a range of parts available ...
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

๐˜—๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ค๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ต: ๐˜—๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฌ ๐˜—๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ

Just over a month now till Nelson Speedway Association Inc. kicks off again, who's going to be racing this season ?Foll...
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 ๐Ÿ‘Š

๐˜—๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ค๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ต: ๐˜•๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜š๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ๐˜ธ๐˜ข๐˜บ

A quick glance wonโ€™t tell you whether an engine component is straight, round or within the specification required for th...
09/09/2026

A quick glance wonโ€™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 youโ€™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 isnโ€™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.

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 n...
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

That engine that has been sitting in the corner all winter?Now is usually when the rest of the project starts moving - a...
31/08/2026

That engine that has been sitting in the corner all winter?

Now is usually when the rest of the project starts moving - and the engine becomes the next job on the list.

Whether youโ€™re restoring a classic, rebuilding a performance engine or finally getting back to a long-running project, this is a good time to talk to us about the machining work involved.

Bring in what you have. Tell us what youโ€™re building. We can look at the engine or components and talk through the next step.

Summer has a habit of arriving quickly...

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

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