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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 09:42 AM
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So I was doing my daily run through craigslist and found this
http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/4225674098.html
Cam swap for 1600 doesn't sound bad- anyone heard of this guy? He's basically in my back yard is why I ask.
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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 11:38 AM
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Never heard oh him. Any reason why you dont opt to do it yourself? I had no idea what i was doing my first time but i just followed the instructions on LS1howto.com and double checked everything. Super easy to follow, ive done four now. Just curious, but anyways thats a decent price all in all.

Worst case call him up and ask for some references of others you can call that he has done work for. He may not be known, but doesnt necessarily mean hes not good.
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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 11:45 AM
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Look at his facebook page, looks like he just opened his shop sometime in early November. Looks to have a few cars in there but appears to only be one guy. Not a bad thing, just proceed with caution and actually check references.

His phone number comes up back in '08 on LSXnation offering car detailing work and a few other things.

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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 12:36 PM
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he is a well known member on here, for the life of me i cant remember his screen name tho.
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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 12:39 PM
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Just realized he is NemeSS. Very well known senior member on here. That would relieve any hesitation I might have.
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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 08:03 PM
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yes. that is me
im not a sponsor on here yet. so I dont post links or ads.
done many a cam swap. just started in a shop. but have been doing out of my garage for many yrs. now.
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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by NemeSS
yes. that is me
im not a sponsor on here yet. so I dont post links or ads.
done many a cam swap. just started in a shop. but have been doing out of my garage for many yrs. now.
i knew i recognized your cover photo on facebook..
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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 08:54 PM
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i knew i recognized your cover photo on facebook..
Lol, same here. I just couldn't quite put my finger on it.
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Can vouch for Carlos. I do my own work on my car, but I know full well he is a VERY capable mechanic who has built countless LS engine, let alone just a simple cam swap. Hell even his garage has motors all over, it's like a giant LS storage room
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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 10:21 PM
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I've Bought tons of parts from him. Stand up guy. I don't know him, but every time I go to his house for parts we talk for an hour or so. He knows his Sh...stuff. I do full engine and turbo builds and I always agree with what he says. I would Trust him 110% Just talk to him, you will see what I'm talking about.
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Old Dec 4, 2013 | 05:38 AM
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thanks for the kind words guys.
its actually 2 guys. me n joe
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Old Dec 4, 2013 | 07:46 AM
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One day I hope I can meet this Carlos guy... LOL
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Old Dec 4, 2013 | 07:48 AM
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Meh, he is alright, he just talks too much. Lol

Every time we hang out we waste half the day talking about car crap.
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Originally Posted by ZONES89RS
Meh, he is alright, he just talks too much. Lol

Every time we hang out we waste half the day talking about car crap.
Waisted day indeed. Lol
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Old Dec 4, 2013 | 09:46 AM
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Congrats Carlos! I remember you talking about getting that shop opened last time we hung out, good to see it open now!
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Old Dec 4, 2013 | 12:00 PM
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Well looks like a good craigslist find. Are you close to spring gun and ammo? I drove by this morning and couldn't tell... ill PM you nemeSS for details. Thanks for all the responses!
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 01:08 PM
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We don't have a banner yet. But its next to the gun shop on spring cypress.
Working on a convertible 69 corvette and convertible 68 firebird. Ls swaps among other upgrades
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 01:13 PM
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Also Ls swap in 85 k5 blazer that may b getting a turbo setup also.
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 01:46 PM
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Same here i can vouch for Carlos.stand up guy. I would not hesitate to leave my car in his care
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Originally Posted by drago1217
Same here i can vouch for Carlos.stand up guy. I would not hesitate to leave my car in his care
Sup bro
I've been wanting to build a budget type ms turbo kit on a 5th gen. Hot parts n such around a tc78. kind of like a tnetics 5th gen kit that keeps emissions/cats
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