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Old May 14, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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i just picked up a 98 T/A. it has a 85mm intake, 85MM TB, LID, k&n, (about to have headers and ORY) and the car has never been tuned. im wondering of a good shop in IL to tune for me. preferably around central IL or ST. Louis.

i will also be finishing up the nitrous install and still be using at least a 75 shot, but thinking a tad bit more. how do i go about tuning for that? i figure i will need to pull timing at least when i spray. is there something that i can use on the fly for when i spray?

thanks
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Old May 14, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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Only one I know of that is real good is Speed Inc in Shaumburg, IL which is south of Chicago. If you find any others closer to this are let me know because I'm about 20 minutes away from Springfield, IL.
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Old May 15, 2012 | 06:46 AM
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Speedinc is Waay North of Shitcago.

I'd recommend Straightline. Those guys always go above and beyond. They are 45min south of Shitcago in New Lenox. They are also a sponsor. Ask for Nick or Mike.
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Old May 15, 2012 | 05:22 PM
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Modern Muscle in Oswego has customer service that is second to none (thanks to Brad). I will be bringing my car back to them in the future to get it re-tuned after I install my heads.

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Old May 15, 2012 | 09:22 PM
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Speed Inc or AMS Performance in West Chicago.
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Old May 15, 2012 | 09:45 PM
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Speed Inc PERIOD
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Old May 16, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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Thanks Zeke! Give us a call
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Old May 16, 2012 | 08:00 PM
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There is PBJ ( performance by joe) he is in Saint louis off of Hampton I think. he has done both of my friends dads ls1 corvairs. I've always heard good even from others.
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Originally Posted by ldyzluvdis06
i just picked up a 98 T/A. it has a 85mm intake, 85MM TB, LID, k&n, (about to have headers and ORY) and the car has never been tuned. im wondering of a good shop in IL to tune for me. preferably around central IL or ST. Louis.

i will also be finishing up the nitrous install and still be using at least a 75 shot, but thinking a tad bit more. how do i go about tuning for that? i figure i will need to pull timing at least when i spray. is there something that i can use on the fly for when i spray?

thanks
modern muscle knows their ****, I've been doing business with them for some years now and they will indeed take good care of you.

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i think im just go to get a mail-order tune from Frost for now, but i appreciate the replies and suggestions.
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Old May 22, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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if you want something close and a great tuner go to Redline Motorsports in Bloomington Il, the owner of the shop/tuner name is Matt Bell he owns Zeibardt as well, he just tuned my procharged car but he has a lot of experience in boost, nitrous....you name it hes done it and hes a lot more cost friendly than the more popular nothern shops...not bashing any shop in chicago area Speed Inc, Straightline, FLP....all will get the job done but if you want something close and great bang for the buck def. go up there, he was the miwest chassis dyno in his shop...give him a call hes a hell of a guy!
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if your firmiliar with Burkhart chassis race car, Matt is the one who tuned it, that car I got to see in person....its nasty! id love to drive it.lol
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