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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Hi,

I am thinking about getting a build trans from a vendor on this site and would like get headers and a cam, valve springs timing chain excreta installed at the same time. I am pretty mechanically inclined however I do not have a lift or the necessary tools down here (moved from MI 2 years ago).

I am in the St. Pete/ Tampa area.

If I went with a shop what’s recommended around here?

If not are there any local guys willing to help me out for some cash?

I know one person down here with a lift and tools who would probably help me do the install for a little cash, how difficult would this be for our cars? Any tips?


Any info is appreciated

Thanks,

Dave
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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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Go see James at RaceRelated. Him and I have been friends since 2000, and he's always been great to work with. Their place is after the southend of the CC Causeway.

Other than them, RevXtreme seem to be a pretty good shop. They're doing an April dyno special, so if you get the cam done, they might cut you a deal on the tune as well.

I lived in Tampa up until 05', then I moved over to this God-foresaken place called Port St Lucie on the east coast - there's no shortage of good tuners in Tampa. I'm sure you'll find someone. Good luck.

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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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Another PSL'er on the board, welcome.
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 02:25 AM
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Its not bad with a Lift, I did however swap a tranny with out one and it was hell.. But can be done in a day..
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Originally Posted by Gregg 00SS
Another PSL'er on the board, welcome.

Pardon my ignorance but whats a "PSL'er"?
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Originally Posted by davith
Pardon my ignorance but whats a "PSL'er"?
Port St Lucie (1 hour North of West Palm Beach) ...Which is hard to imagine because I rarely meet anyone that's not 100 years old and plays Canasta on Fridays.

Nice to finally converse with someone locally with similar likes.
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James at Race Related is quality for sure, and we are not far either. Call JP for a quote: 941-753-5255
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by prochargedchevyi
Port St Lucie (1 hour North of West Palm Beach) ...Which is hard to imagine because I rarely meet anyone that's not 100 years old and plays Canasta on Fridays.

Nice to finally converse with someone locally with similar likes.
Thanks, Likewise I do live in the shuffleboarding capital of the world.....
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