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Old Oct 23, 2003 | 11:53 AM
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Best shop for my LT1

I am looking for a good performance shop to take my 94 LT1

can anyone help me out. Thanks
Old Oct 23, 2003 | 02:53 PM
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For starters, where are you located? That would help alot. If in Illinois, while not having personal experience with either place, I have heard pretty good things about Speed Inc. and FLP. They both seem like decent places, but like i said, i have no personal experience.
Old Oct 23, 2003 | 03:42 PM
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I am In illinois, around the gurnee area. I have herd good and

bad about speed inc, and FLP, I herd has the best Longtubes for

my LT1. Have you herd of HPA??
Old Oct 23, 2003 | 04:37 PM
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I took my 94'z to Billingsley Racing, in Decatur,IL

www.Billingsleyracing.biz

Email/Call them, and tell them what you want to do. He'll set you up right.
Old Oct 23, 2003 | 10:40 PM
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what kind of work are you looking to get done, some shops are better at certain things.
Old Oct 24, 2003 | 08:28 AM
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I am looking to get some transmission work done. After thats

taken care of I am going to do Longtubes, true dual exhaust, I

was also thinking about a 396 stroker kit and a Moser 12 bolt.

Anything else in between as well.


94 Z28 A4

SLP CAI, Z06MAF, 160Termo.,Power Tune,Transgo shift kit, 4.10's,

and Flowmaster exhaust.

best et 13.51@104mph

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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 09:19 AM
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If you're needing a motor built (or tranny for that matter), take it to Billingsley.

I'm sure they can do anything else you're needing done as well, but they have turned out some pretty mean cars.
Old Oct 24, 2003 | 02:24 PM
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Originally posted by SMOKINV8
If you're needing a motor built (or tranny for that matter), take it to Billingsley.

I'm sure they can do anything else you're needing done as well, but they have turned out some pretty mean cars.
Yes they have...
Old Oct 24, 2003 | 07:04 PM
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Legend Racing in Schaumburg has built some killer LT1 stoker motors, u might want to check doug out. He just built a 406, I think that's what it was, stroker LT1 for a buddy and it flys!!! He also can get u the trans work. So give him a call 847-923-8979
Old Oct 27, 2003 | 06:05 PM
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I've heard more great things about Speed, Inc. than I have bad. Most of the guys I run into at gatherings or shows have done lots of work there, including myself. Although I've had some fairly easy bolt-ons done (simply because I don't have the tools or space) I wouldn't hesitate with them doing more work on all my rides.

Also, with you being so close to Wauconda, it wouldn't hurt to check out Dyno Pro Performance. We had a dyno day there from www.fbodyowners.com that was a lot of fun. Don't know their reputation, but it might be worth looking into simply being so close to you.

http://www.dynoproauto.com

Good luck!
Old Oct 28, 2003 | 08:16 AM
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Thankx joe cool, I also have had bolt ons done by Speed and

they have turned out ok. My buddy just got his longtubes, cam,

dyno tune, and a couple of other things done by speed, a day

later a head gasket blew, he took it to speed, they fixed it, 2

days passed and the opposite head gasket blew. They also

dynoed him at 290 at the wheels which is definatly not right.

Thats why I am looking for a better shop.
Old Oct 29, 2003 | 10:11 AM
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Originally posted by hozb817
Thankx joe cool, I also have had bolt ons done by Speed and
they have turned out ok. My buddy just got his longtubes, cam,
dyno tune, and a couple of other things done by speed, a day
later a head gasket blew, he took it to speed, they fixed it, 2
days passed and the opposite head gasket blew. They also
dynoed him at 290 at the wheels which is definatly not right.
Thats why I am looking for a better shop.
If you don't mind me asking, what company (or cam) did he use?
Old Oct 29, 2003 | 10:31 AM
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