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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 12:52 PM
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Hey guys I need to find a reputable engine shop to freshen up my motor and need to know who in the area does great work in a timley fashion... This is a ls based motor with nothing wrong I just figure it's time to take a peak at it.
near the chicago land area or my zip 52722... I am in Iowa any input would be awesome and thanks
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 01:04 PM
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Is the motor out of the car?
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 01:08 PM
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Yes, it is on the stand.
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 01:24 PM
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Contact Scott at Midwest Engine Tech in Mokena, Illinois (south suburb of Chicago). 815-464-9490 and tell him that Mitch sent ya. He can handle your needs.
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Elec, sent you a pm. Hows it going over there buddy?
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 11:33 PM
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Pretty good, a pm comming your way....
Thanks for the number I will give them a call.
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AES in elk grove village (about 10min from ohare)

dont expect to be done over night but best motor builder in IL!

www.aesracing.net
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Elec whatever happened to the 200k white TA? Im friends with Justin the guy you bought it from we were just talking about it the other day. Curious to see where it ended up.
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I sold it to nbm2001z28 a while back.... I think it's been sold since.
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Yeah i bought her, came across something else so i sold it and now she's in Ohio
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Man that car was a trooper, it's getting passed around like a ***** now.
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