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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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I live right in between them both, any one have any recommendations for a place? going to be a 6.0 build. would like to buy a short block or even possibly a long block.

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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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I went to their open house and they have one bad azz shop and are awesome Ls experts!
Here is their website:
http://per-race-engines.com/

GoodLuck!
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 01:00 PM
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We've been using Randy over at PER for almost three years now exclusively, he is a top notch builder.
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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ok thanks guys ill check them out.
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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has any one used Westech in silver lake wi.? http://www.westechauto.com/
even if it wasn't for an engine.
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