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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 07:55 AM
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I just received my forged rotating assembly from Mike yesterday. Although I haven't had a chance to install it, I just wanted to say what a pleasure it was to do buisness with Mike. He answers his emails and always keeps you in the loop as to the progress of your build.

The engine arrived in a nice plastic reusable shipping container and the work looks first class!

I've heard a lot of good things about Mike and that's why I went with him on my build!
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 09:14 AM
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I've dealt with Mike on a few occasions and it was nothing but a pleasure. Enjoy the new shortblock.
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 09:17 AM
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cool, good luck
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 09:19 AM
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+1 for Mike at Rapid.
He is a top notch quality guy. Returned all my calls and took alot of time with me also!
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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Excellent jub. Forced Induction in your future? How many miles on your stock shortblock? Kind of wondering why you're pulling it.
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 10:38 PM
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I second, third and forth that. Mike builds good engines. When I take my car to the track people are amazed how strong it runs.
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Thanks John. The pleasure was all my own. Take care of my baby
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 02ZOh6
Excellent jub. Forced Induction in your future? How many miles on your stock shortblock? Kind of wondering why you're pulling it.
Engine was noisy and compression was down on two cylinders. I'm **** when it comes to my engines being just right!

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Thanks John. The pleasure was all my own. Take care of my baby
No problem Mike!
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