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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 04:52 PM
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I'm looking for someone to do a cam swap in my DD. I've already purchased a 228r, springs, pushrods, oil pump, timing chain, gaskets. That kinda ate up the budget, and I don't really have the money to pay a few of the more expensive shops around to do the work =[

I'm looking for someone or a shop experienced with LS engines to do my cam install. I'm located near the Charlotte and Columbia areas. I would be willing to drive a couple of hours. Let me know on here or in PM on some prices and places. Thanks!

Also, I'm going to need a tune. Suggestions on a good place with a low price would be great! Thanks again!

My mechanical abilities are very very very limited and I wouldn't feel comfortable doing the install myself. I wish I could, it would save me tons of money.
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 01:29 PM
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http://www.heintzracing.com/

This guys are located around the Charlotte area.
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 12:22 AM
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PCMforless did my tuning they are in Mooresville. Tunes are all going to be about the same.

If you can't afford to do it right, I know it sounds hard but just wait, don't let someone shady hurt your car because of your impatiences.

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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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Just a quick FYI, if you've got 7.4 pushrods for that cam you need to send them back. That cam usually calls for a 7.425 or 7.450 pushrod. Any of the reputable shops mentioned in this thread will be able to measure and tell you exactly what you'll need.

Good luck.
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 08:38 PM
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give tick a call!
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by KILLERARMY
http://www.heintzracing.com/

This guys are located around the Charlotte area.
Call Zach at Heintz Racing

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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 12:48 PM
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Let us know if we could help you out!

Zach
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 09:32 AM
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I figured I would bump this thread. I see everybody gave answers to Charlotte area, but is there any good shops in Columbia? I'm looking to get my valve springs replaced in the wife's TBSS.
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Valve springs are simple to do yourself, especially in a huge engine bay like a blazer has. If you want to make the trip to savannah I'll do all sixteen for $40, it will take about 1-1.5 hours
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I guess I could try to tackle them by myself. Looking around online, it look TDC method is the easiest. What all would I need for install besides the valvespring kit? I already got a set from Brian Tooley racing.
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Just an ls valve spring tool. (ebay, $40)
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