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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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I am looking to get a set of heads installed in Phoenix, AZ.

For you regional guys, who would you recommend?

If you could recommend a shop that you have had internal work done at I would greatly apreciate it.
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 03:07 PM
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Silver98formula...he'll chime in...Had him do mine while i was at work, then helped finish it up...He should be able to knock it out in a few hours...

what heads you going with???
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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Yeah, Chris will get it done for ya, or I suppose you could go to Gearhead Garage or Arizona Power and Sound. All do solid work.
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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I have a set of TSP sg 2.5 heads awaiting install. I have just been quoted some huge $ so I want to make sure I get the best deal, as well as have someone reliable do the work.
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 05:27 PM
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talk to chris (silver98formula) - he does good work and im sure can cut you a good price.
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Yeah, if you're looking for a good price and 1 on 1 service, I'd say Talk to Chris to do it.
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 05:37 PM
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azpower and sound does great work i highly reccomend them.
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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I sent him a PM.
I have used AZ Power before and I may again. Just looking at my options.

Has anyone used Top Gear Motorsports? I found them on the web and they seem like stand up guys?
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Originally Posted by sdbrown84
I sent him a PM.
I have used AZ Power before and I may again. Just looking at my options.

Has anyone used Top Gear Motorsports? I found them on the web and they seem like stand up guys?
I have known Sean (the owner) of Top Gear for about 7 years, VERY nice guy and knows his stuff, he does very good work and clean at that! I would recommend him to anyone I know.
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 06:38 PM
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Shops are going to cost you a lot...

Chris will easily beat their prices...Hell, i'd do it, got nothing better to do...But, i sold all me tools to Chris
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Too bad you sold your tools WsSickLs6, you may have had some business I e-mailed Sean, his photos seem remarkable clean, that's what had me interested.

Does Chris just come to your house or do you take the car to him?
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by sdbrown84
Too bad you sold your tools WsSickLs6, you may have had some business I e-mailed Sean, his photos seem remarkable clean, that's what had me interested.

Does Chris just come to your house or do you take the car to him?
Take it to his house on the west side- there is a garage...Just chill, drink some beer, and watch...You'll know how to do it the next time it comes up

it's pretty easy, just time consuming...
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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That doesn't sound like such a bad idea. I am more than willing to pay for his service assuming he can do spring swaps as well.

I assume you know him pretty well WsSick?

Hopefully these guys will get back to me soon.

Any other suggestions?
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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They're probably at school, they go to UTI...

Know them all pretty well, especially on the weekends

I wouldn't think twice about letting them rip into my car...
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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+ 1 for chris....

has worked on my car a couple of times and have seen his work on friend's cars.

definitely someone you can trust, great work!
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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Sounds like he has many credible sources of feedback. I will be in contact with him.
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FYI Sean over at Top gear Motorsports is one of the only people in the world I would trust to touch my tranny. Definately a stand up guy.
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 01:41 AM
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+ 231 for chris.

he's worked on my car as well, and WILL be helping in my cam swap next month. very cool funny guy, does great work too.

just do it. do it.














common... do it.
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 01:43 AM
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Thanks guys for the good feedback.

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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 03:42 AM
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Definetly good to konw the work has been satisfactory! Chris has quite a bit under his belt, as do I. We both work out of the same area, more than often on the same cars. I would definetly reccomend his work, I usually work on many of the cars that come through this area and he is all about quality installs.

Greg, when are you planning on the camswap? It's probably not a bad idea to have this fellow stop by while we are working on your car so he can get a better idea of what kind of work we do. PM me bud!

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