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Old 12-28-2011, 03:06 PM
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Default Any shops near CT port FAST intakes?

Just wondering who nearby ports them and of course how much?
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While they're not exactly around the corner from CT (roughly an hour and fifteen minutes from say, Bridgeport), Cartek Performance Engineering in NJ specializes in porting of all types/forms.
They ported the FAST intake (and throttle body) on my 10 second/127+mph NA bolt ons only Corvette.
www.cartekracing.com
908-317-4496
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Might want to read this

http://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=433759
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Some real good info there. And most of them are correct, you can't just randomly port an intake manifold (be it a FAST or even a stock one) and expect positive results. Port matching and even shaping of the ports are far more critical than simply opening the thing up/hogging it out more.
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Yea thats why i don't dare attempt it myself. On a tight budget and one mistake will ruin me lol. Thanks for the info guys, keep it coming!
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
While they're not exactly around the corner from CT (roughly an hour and fifteen minutes from say, Bridgeport), Cartek Performance Engineering in NJ specializes in porting of all types/forms.
They ported the FAST intake (and throttle body) on my 10 second/127+mph NA bolt ons only Corvette.
www.cartekracing.com
908-317-4496
Dont mean to hijack OP but does Cartek do installs along with tuning or do they mainly sell parts? Didnt realize we had another shop relatively close..
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Dont mean to hijack OP but does Cartek do installs along with tuning or do they mainly sell parts? Didnt realize we had another shop relatively close..
They do it all...installs, dyno tuning, in house engine building and machining, almost everything and anything LSx vehicle related.
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Just shot them an email for some more info
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
They do it all...installs, dyno tuning, in house engine building and machining, almost everything and anything LSx vehicle related.
Good to know, thanks.




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