Our main interest is now the manufacture of the Bi-Metal Head Gasket, a unique next-generation design to replace older solid copper gaskets in many applications.  Made from solid materials but of a more complicated specification than solid copper, the Bi-Metal is much more user-friendly as it is pre-treated with a soft conformal coating to create a dry seal, does not require any extra block or head machining, and is available in 0.6mm or 1.0mm thickness.   Our library of gasket drawings is ever growing, but to create a gasket that isn't already on file all we need is a pattern gasket or drawing and some basic engine details.  Most of these gaskets go to small-scale engine builders & enthusiasts, but we are also able to supply OE Manufacturers with gaskets for early or mid-stage dyno testing of new engines.  If the job is confidential then a Non-Disclosure Agreement can be signed, and all files will then be marked accordingly in our computers.  One-offs are our speciality, usually for prototype or extreme applications, though these products can also be applied to more conventional rebuilds as long as block & head faces are freshly machined.  Please note that these components are not as user-friendly as softer composite gaskets and special care must be taken with machining & clamping.  More info can be found here.

Rapid Prototype CNC Machining - over the last few years we've found it increasingly difficult to find people that are happy to make individual components for the various projects we've undertaken.  If you've ever tried building a one-off, twin-supercharged 3.4 litre V6 Ford, you'll know that finding a suitable head gasket is going to be a nightmare, and making mounting brackets for the 'chargers is a 10 minute job that will take weeks...  The end result was investment in new 3D CNC milling equipment with up to 50,000rpm spindle speed that has allowed a new range of one-off products to become readily available, including a large range of custom made Bi-Metal & Solid Copper Head Gaskets, Decompression Plates, Thermal Inlet Gaskets & Thermal Exhaust Plates, Inlet & Exhaust Manifold Adaptor Plates and 3D CNC Machining to Combustion Chambers.

Some other CNC jobs are listed here on this website (and by the navigation bars on the left of this page), but if you've got a particular job in mind, send an e-mail or call us by phone, we'd love to help.  Technical jobs are always satisfying to produce, but cosmetic items also have a place. Don't be afraid to ask - if we can't do it we'll tell you.

You can phone Mike Tanski on 01559 372143 (contact details here) or e-mail mike@ferriday.co.uk from this website.

Mike is now to be a regular contributor to Performance Ford Magazine, more details here.

Engine Machining & Modification is aimed at the individual enthusiast and Clubman's race driver. We are mainly Ford orientated, but have gathered experience of a large range of engines over the last 23 years. Please ask about your engine requirements: if we feel that someone else is better equipped to help you, we'll be happy to point you in the right direction.  As enthusiasts ourselves we fully understand the financial pressures involved in maintaining and improving a performance or classic vehicle, and will always offer solutions at sensible and affordable prices.  Advice is given freely and cheerfully.

We now accept online orders for some products.  The "Order On-Line" button on the left of this page will take you to the sales pages where all transactions are handled by PayPal.  The "On-Line" pages are still under development, so if your chosen product isn't listed & you'd like to use the PayPal system, just send an e-mail describing the goods & we'll send a secure invoice back to you.

If you have an over-skimmed Cosworth head, or are building a turbo conversion …Click Here