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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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I'm looking for a professional shop that knows what they are doing and are a VERY well respected. Im looking for opinions from people that have had their engines built and know first hand of their experience, workmanship, prices and how well they stand behind their work. I'm in NNJ, but will travel to South Jersey, Pa, Ct or NY to have this done right.

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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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Plenty of sponsors in your area that should be able to take care of you...
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Sam, we can definitely help you out. We have a 7,000 sq. ft. facility in Warminster PA which isn’t too far of a drive for most Jersey guys. We do a ton of motor build ups every year. We just finished up a 402 APS twin turbo build and another 383 nitrous motor.

You can check out our site and speak to other members if you would like. We have quick turn around times and do everything in house, nothing (even tuning) is subcontracted out to anyone.

Shoot me a PM with everything you are looking to have done and we can work you up a quote.
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Mike ya never got back to me on that last PM I sent ya...
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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Mike ya never got back to me on that last PM I sent ya...
Just replied, sorry about that i had the flu REAL bad last week and that one snuck by me. Plus i was trying to do a little research on the Kooks vs. ARH.
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No problem Mike, I figured you'd get to it.
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by NJgunslinger
I'm looking for a professional shop that knows what they are doing and are a VERY well respected. Im looking for opinions from people that have had their engines built and know first hand of their experience, workmanship, prices and how well they stand behind their work. I'm in NNJ, but will travel to South Jersey, Pa, Ct or NY to have this done right.

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Give Mike at Rapid Motorsports a call. He's a top notch engine builder and his builds make good power and run strong at the track.
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 09:11 PM
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sam i was up to harris VERY nice facility... my car will be up there first thing this spring! Take a ride up and talk to them or give them a call.. great guys to talk to.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 07:22 AM
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Mike at Rapid Motorsports!!! He's a top notch engine builder as stated above. His rep is VERY proven. YEARS of experience. He is your man.
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I've had some very good experiences with TTP which is up your way. I'd at least talk to Matt from TTP and see what they can quote for you.
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I would go with Matt at TTP. One trip to his shop and you'll understand why. He tuned my truck and will be doing a stroker/custom trans in my car when the funds are available.
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Well Harris has the best prices so far. Thanks Chris for the review. What are you getting done to your car there? I will definitely being going there hopefully sooner than later. I just bought a 2002 Camaro SS 35th LE, 6 speed, T-tops, SLP options. Only 21,000 Miles on it! So we definitely have to do some car shows this year with it.
The 383 will have to go on hold for a little while but will definitely get it done.
Thanks for everyone's responses.
Mike I will be calling you eventually to get this done.
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Originally Posted by NJgunslinger
Well Harris has the best prices so far. Thanks Chris for the review. What are you getting done to your car there? I will definitely being going there hopefully sooner than later. I just bought a 2002 Camaro SS 35th LE, 6 speed, T-tops, SLP options. Only 21,000 Miles on it! So we definitely have to do some car shows this year with it.
The 383 will have to go on hold for a little while but will definitely get it done.
Thanks for everyone's responses.
Mike I will be calling you eventually to get this done.
Looking forward to hearing from you. Your welcome to stop down at the shop anytime you want to check things out.
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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Thanks Mike, I may be doing that soon to talk to you more about the engine and check out the shop...Talk to you soon
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just remember when building and engine price isnt always what matters....
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 03:00 PM
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no but someone I trust is going there and says I should check them out. Also they aren't too far as well. I live way up in North jersey. So far I haven't heard any negative comments about Harris SpeedWorks.
I have dealt with some of the shops mentioned and havent had the greatest experiences. So I will definitely do my homework and check out a place before I choose to have work done by them.

thanks for everyone's input, this always helps and gives me options.
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just remember when building and engine price isnt always what matters....
thank you Captain Obvious!
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