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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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Hey guys, in the process of getting the 71 ready for the race. What are some of the good shops in the area that deal with BBC's?

Also post of your experiance with the shops if you've delt with them before, thanks!
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Talk to Ray Romito. He's just west of Wolf road and south of Rt. 6. He builds some wicked big blocks. 708 479 RACE
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Ray's old partner Ricky Rizutti does some badass motors too. Ricky is moving into a new shop right now so he doesn't have any contact info yet. The only thing with both of them is be preparred to wait a long time. Ricky did the heads that are goin on my 416 motor. Definately top notch and flow like a mother
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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Custom Engine Services in Aurora, IL. Ask for Tim Schomer he owns it. I have not had a bad experience with him, but like most any shop, I'm sure some have.. just another option.

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Originally Posted by Rare99Z
Ray's old partner Ricky Rizutti does some badass motors too. Ricky is moving into a new shop right now so he doesn't have any contact info yet. The only thing with both of them is be preparred to wait a long time. Ricky did the heads that are goin on my 416 motor. Definately top notch and flow like a mother
Rick's always been the guy to go to for small blocks...Ray is the big block guy. Although they each to both types of motors.

Ray's been really getting in to the LSX motors lately too.

If you've seen the attention to detail they put into motors, you'd understand why it takes a while. When you're putting 5-10+ grand into a motor, you don't want to rush them.
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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Scott at Midwest Engine Tech is probably one of the best in the area. But he isn't cheap and their can be a long wait for his work. He's in Mokena, IL 815-464-9490.
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Hypercision Automotive in Orland Park, talk to Jeff Sr. 708-532-0303

We may not be the cheapest and the wait can be a while as well, but the quality and work is the best

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Borowski race enterprises in rockdale
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