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Looking for a shop to swap our LS2

Old 03-31-2011, 09:14 PM
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Default Looking for a shop to swap our LS2

We have a complete running and drivable 11000 mile`06 GTO A4 with some front sheet metal damage.
We also have a very nice `65 GTO 455, tri-power, 4 spd. We have also bought a Muscle Rods conversion kit w/shorty Hedman headers, and a CTS pan.
We are seeking an experienced and reputable shop to transplant the LS2 and 4L60E trans into the 65, and return it to us running and reliable. Our first choice would be a shop in the Southeast that has performed such swaps.
Looking for recommendations from forum members.
The conversion work will be the subject of a magazine feature "how to" article. The idea is to find shops that are relatively unknown, but very capable of such work, that might cause more LS fans to go forward with such swaps and expand their source and knowledge base.
We are not seeking free work, just quality at a fair price for a task that enthusiasts will be encouraged to follow and/or emulate.
Thanks for your input.
Please PM us at: pressfleet@aol.com
Old 03-31-2011, 10:59 PM
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WOw sounds lik a cool idea, good luck wit the swap. Free bump
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Get in touch with Danny at main street customs in Mansfield tx. Ehh I know it's not south east but they have done a lot of LS swaps and they are a small shop. Everything I have see. From them looks factory.
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i might be mistaken , but doesnt muscle rods do conversions as well as make kits ? they are in ga. just like u and i. it might be worth a try talking to them.they might even give u a good deal sense u are already using their kit and it will be the subject of a mag article.
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Mcclelland performance in fitzgerald ga.
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There are lots of capable shops here in GA
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i was going to say the shop i work for could do it very well. but we are in chicago. so if you want to make a road trip we could help ya out.
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i have someone here that could do it for you but im in dallas, tx
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http://www.vengeancerd.com/

Vengeance up in Atl
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Vengeance has a ton of experience with ls motors and they are in your backyard (cumming). I have also seen a lot of nice stuff from Allsouth. I would start by checking with these two.
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Originally Posted by UGAGOAT
Vengeance has a ton of experience with ls motors and they are in your backyard (cumming). I have also seen a lot of nice stuff from Allsouth. I would start by checking with these two.
agreed.


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