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Old May 29, 2006 | 12:05 PM
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i live about 15 min from both MTI and HPE horsepower engineering....

my headers and exhaust were done by MTI and i am about to get a H/C
installed with sum other bolt ons and a tune obviously...should i go to MTI or HPE

sorry dont know exactly where to post this??
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Old May 29, 2006 | 12:13 PM
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im really interested to see how this post turns out, and how long the moderators let it go. they cancelled mine simular to this in the texas section.

im an MTI fan. the will do quality work, and are good people to work with. the will build pretty much want you want for your application.
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Old May 29, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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You know where I'd send ya. LOL Just read my sig. Glad to be first on this one. LOL
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Old May 29, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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LG Motorsports Baby before this thread is locked. LOL
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Old May 29, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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Both of the shops would do a great job. Go to the one that will work with you the most and give you the best price.
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Old May 29, 2006 | 01:19 PM
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I agree with the Beast.
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Old May 29, 2006 | 01:22 PM
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either shop is good i've dealt with both
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Old May 29, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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Any shop that's in business, and can stay in business, especially in todays economy selling and installing aftermarket stuff must be doing something right. I went with LG because they were able to do everything for the lowest price, in the shortest time, and Lou let me leave owing him a big amount of cash. That debt is paid off this week though. If you read this Lou, the check is in the mail. Seriously. Like Moparnos said both shops are good. They just wanted more money for my project, and needed the car a lot longer then LG did. Not to mention all cash due at completion of job.
Just my 2 cents.
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Old May 29, 2006 | 01:44 PM
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HPE did good with my short block, they even continue to give me email support after everything is done and over with.
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Old May 29, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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hmm im really interested in LG but i dono if i would have the time to make the drive

but i think im gonna talk to him about buying my stuff and if they really can save me that much maybe ill get it installed by LG....
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Old May 29, 2006 | 06:16 PM
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they are all good shops. but LG is tooo expensive. i called for a cam install with tuning and it came out to 3k..forget that. MTI has been in the fbody game for a long time. all there cars are just sick looking too. i know HPE has some fast cars too, but dont know much bout them.
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Old May 29, 2006 | 06:24 PM
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I've had good experiences with LG and MTI.
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Old May 29, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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I'm a big fan of HPE. Excellent customer service, and the quality of their work cannot be beat.
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Old May 29, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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MTI no doubt in my mind
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Old May 29, 2006 | 08:42 PM
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Old May 29, 2006 | 08:46 PM
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i've heard good things about HPE..........i can't say the same for MTI though, plus MTI is much more EXPENSIVE.......
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Old May 29, 2006 | 09:01 PM
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I voted MTI with my checkbook. Cam install a couple of years ago and they are building heads for me as I post - to be installed in the next few weeks.
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Old May 29, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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How many NA cars does either one have that are really fast? HPE has real engine builders, but I'm not sure if MTI does?
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Old May 29, 2006 | 09:54 PM
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HPE, I got a shortblock from them and Eric has forgotten more about motors than most of us know.

my vote is HPE, they have great customer service
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Old May 29, 2006 | 10:10 PM
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As far as this post is concerned.... Although I'm an idiot...Didn’t MTI offer race engines with a warranty???

MTI has Machining equipment in-house as does HPE. If memory serves correct MTI has a more extensive in-house Machining facility, but either way the 2 are reputable businesses. Before all the idiots get on here and start bitching about how this shop has done this wrong to me and that shop screwed me over like that.... There are 2 sides to every story No place can stay in business by screwing over customers...especially in this town where there are MANY choices.

Good luck... I would think that you would be in good hands either way

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HPE has real engine builders, but I'm not sure if MTI does?
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