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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 01:07 PM
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So im getting a set of LS6 heads from a buddy of mine. He is removing them from is GTO. The GTO has low mileage, and from what can be seen from the top side, the heads look clean. I have thought about just bolting them on as is, but id like to spend the extra cash, and have them worked over. I will be hopefully doing the heads and a cam at the same time late this winter or early spring. Can anyone recomend a good shop in the Northern VA? I plan on doing the actual instal myself, but id like a shop work the heads for me. I know ill need a tune after, but i have no problem with going to a different shop for the tune if the place that did the heads doesnt do tunes. ANY thoughts or ideas would be helpful. thanks!
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 01:18 PM
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make the drive over to virginia speed in Va Beach...
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 01:32 PM
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Since your local and VA Speed builds some FAST cars that stay together, I cannot see why you would not check them out.

The other places that I would look at if your looking at options is Rapid Motorsports and Cartek as they have been doing the game for a long time and make some great parts. All are sponsors on here so check them out!
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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I was actually looking at VA speed before I made the post. I just wanted some opinions and options before I decide to drive down there. They seem to be a very good shop that does awesome work from what ive read all over the forum. Again, im just weighing my options and trying to get opinions. If I get a massive push to go to them, then that's more than likely where ill go.
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