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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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I have all the parts, just need machine work and assembly. Post up!
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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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what motor you buildin? LS1
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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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yea 6L block, mahle pistons/eagle rods
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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 08:05 PM
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Give me a call man.

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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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What ever you do stay away from American Engine Installation. They are the basic reason I had to get a new car.
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I've heard some bad **** about Xtreme also. And what kinda pricing do they offer?
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^^ not too steal thread but what kind of problems? I've been saving to have my heads and cam installed and I was gonna take it there. I do know they don't answer emails, cause they've never emailed me back.
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Where are you located and what is affordable to you? Look into Calverts in Denton and Engines Xtreme in Flower Mound.
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just not outrageously over the top, unreasonably expensive. I have a quote from HKE for $900 for all machine work and assembly just want it done closer to DFW and a bit cheaper if possible.
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Originally Posted by 00'WS6Rocket
^^ not too steal thread but what kind of problems? I've been saving to have my heads and cam installed and I was gonna take it there. I do know they don't answer emails, cause they've never emailed me back.
I had my h/c done over at Simple Quick Racing in Benbrook 817-738-7223, I highly recommend them
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There's no such thing...
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excellent post super gook.
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Originally Posted by joeformula
I had my h/c done over at Simple Quick Racing in Benbrook 817-738-7223, I highly recommend them

Good choice.

Automotive Machine in downtown Ft. Worth is another good shop.
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