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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 02:29 PM
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I have a 2004 GTO, and I'm looking to find a company that can do a head and cam swap. I live in the northern Chicago suburbs. I have been thinking about taking it to Speed Inc in Schaumberg, however I have heard some negative's about them such as they don't have any ASE certified tech's. Any suggestions?
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 02:56 PM
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If you were to look at your local mechanic shops you will see a lot of "ase certifed by them (shop)or on location ceftified" - at least that what i've seen at a few mechanic shops. I would say as long as you have heard they do a good job and stand by there work it'd be alright but if you heard negative then go to another place.
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 03:38 PM
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Look for the garage that works on the most muscle cars or have positive remarks. ASE certified tech's know what they're doing.
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 04:37 PM
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For Chicagoland area work, I'd recommend either www.flp2win.com or www.ls1speed.com . They are site sponsers.

I've been to both Speed inc and FLP. They've both done great work for me.
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 06:09 PM
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I now have all the parts to start modding. I will be doing a set of heads and a cam with rockers etc. I live in the northern suburbs of Chicago, and I'm looking for a good place to have all of this installed. Any suggestions?
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by mhoglund
I now have all the parts to start modding. I will be doing a set of heads and a cam with rockers etc. I live in the northern suburbs of Chicago, and I'm looking for a good place to have all of this installed. Any suggestions?
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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I heard a rumor that speed inc in schaumberg doesn't have any ASE certified techs. That sounds a little scary!
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Originally Posted by mhoglund
I heard a rumor that speed inc in schaumberg doesn't have any ASE certified techs. That sounds a little scary!
Who gives a crap if they heave "ASE certified" techs.


For the most part they come highly recommended. They did my converter/shift kit, dyno tune, duals, tranny swap and other little misc things. In short, they did everything I didn't. No major complaints...
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I've dealt with FLP before, although not with something that big, their customer service was VERY good and I would definetely not think twice about going back to them for something else!
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