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Old 06-03-2008, 03:04 PM
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Default Looking for a good performance shop in MA/RI/CT
Just moved to Providence, RI... looking to get a good custom tune. Does anyone know of a reputable shop within 50 miles.

Also, I haven't seen any F-body clubs down here. If anyone is interested is interested in putting something together, please post it up here. Just trying to gauge if its worth putting the full effort into starting something up.

Thanks - Ev
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Dez Racing in Seekonk, MA he is 5 minutes from you
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Dez Racing in Seekonk, MA he is 5 minutes from you
Deff the only shop you need to know in your area.... look no further.
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cool... I heard some good things about them already. Thanks!
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We do tuning sometimes
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Shoot Don (aka Slowhawk) a PM. Bet tunner around, no question about it.
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There's an F body club meet coming up right near you.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/eastern-members/931019-new-england-f-body-meet.html
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I thought Dez only did Fords...Will they do LT1 motors OBD1??
What are the costs for a tune?
1976 Datsun 280Z with 1995 LT1/T56 swap was almost finished, now have to swap motors again! ARGHHH!
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DEZ does Stangs. Slowhawk does the LSX work.
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my GF lives in douglas MA i went to providence last sat night... never really been there b4 i liked it... providence place was sweet...
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There are many cool part about RI. Many good places to take sunday drives. You need to check out Newport.
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Prov is my city, I love chilling out there. Cannot beat the girls in those clubs
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That's what I thought, strictly a Mudstain place.
So does Slowhawk do LT1 work?
If not, can anyone recommend somebody in eastern, southeastern MA or RI that does standalone LT1 tuning?
Thanks,
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Originally Posted by gvincent
That's what I thought, strictly a Mudstain place.
So does Slowhawk do LT1 work?
If not, can anyone recommend somebody in eastern, southeastern MA or RI that does standalone LT1 tuning?
Thanks,
Greg
Sorry,never touch LT1's.
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Originally Posted by Slowhawk
Sorry,never touch LT1's.
you should, lt1's rule
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Originally Posted by gvincent
That's what I thought, strictly a Mudstain place.
So does Slowhawk do LT1 work?
If not, can anyone recommend somebody in eastern, southeastern MA or RI that does standalone LT1 tuning?
Thanks,
Greg
I know someone in CT, Fran's shop does LT1's too.
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Where in CT? Where is Fran's shop?

Anybody know how to get ahold of RealQuick? I think he lives in Bridgewater MA.
I heard he is a good LT1 tuner.

Anybody also hear of this place?
Xplicit Racing Design Llc
in Woburn MA
Some guy named Paul??

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I know someone in CT, Fran's shop does LT1's too.
So where is everybody bringing their LT1 motors to be tuned???
Thanks,
Greg
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So where is everybody bringing their LT1 motors to be tuned???
Thanks,
Greg
they dont, they sell them and get lsx cars

sorry, i had to do it
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Originally Posted by Noyzee
they dont, they sell them and get lsx cars

sorry, i had to do it
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OK, I should of seen that coming from you LSX guys. There is nothing wrong with the LT1 motor, yeah it is older technology than the LSX but in a 2400Lb 1976 Datsun 280Z it is fast enough for me and faster than most much heavier F-body cars. Even lowered and set up for road racing with a 6M it moves pretty good in a straight line and with 50/50 weight it moves even better in the curves.

So I'll give it another shot,
Any LT1 tuners out there in Southeastern MA or RI?

Thanks,
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