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01-07-2004, 09:05 PM
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#1 | | | If you know of/would like to recomend a good machine/body/parts shop and or junkyard please post it here! An address or phone # if you have it would be great as well. Please NO debates, just info and recommendations. Thanks!
Bruce (90RS305)
What machine shops are you guys currently using and how would you rate their service? I used R N R Machine  
Perhaps we could have a "sticky/useful" thread for things like performance shops, machine shops, junkyards, and anything else that gets asked often. ***elbows Bruce*** Useful information threads sort of like what they're doing on the TBI board.
Does anyone have a stock TBI laying around in case I fudge mine up?
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01-07-2004, 11:34 PM
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#2 | | Senior Member
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Car: currently thirdgenless!!! | I used Chuck's Speed Shop. There work was excellent but I thought they were pricey. My head work was $480.00. | 
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01-07-2004, 11:40 PM
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#3 | | Senior Member
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I used Chuck's Speed Shop. There work was excellent but I thought they were pricey. My head work was $480.00.
| What did you get done?
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01-08-2004, 08:40 AM
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#4 | | Banned
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Car: 86 IROC-Z Engine: 406 Transmission: 700R4 | :hail: AZAUTOMASTERS!! 
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01-08-2004, 09:56 AM
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Car: 90' Camaro RS/03' Chevy S10 Engine: 5.0L 305 TBI/2.2L of FURY! Transmission: T-5/T-5 Axle/Gears: 3.23/?? | Re: Machine shop
Quote: Originally posted by 82Z28NAZ
...Perhaps we could have a "sticky/useful" thread for things like performance shops, machine shops, junkyards, and anything else that gets asked often. ***elbows Bruce*** Useful information threads sort of like what they're doing on the TBI board... | Ya know what? Thats not too shabby of an idea. Definetly not gonna get as crazy as we are on the TBI board, but I think this thread might be useful! Sticky to the top!
Bruce (90RS305)
__________________ "The INFAMOUS Bruce" Gun-Metal Grey 1990 Camaro RS L03' 305 TBI 5 speed One Of Only 2,787 Produced!!
Only mods Flomaster 40series muffler... --1/4mile = 15.3 @ 87.00mph--  See Her In All Her Beauty Here!! | |
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01-08-2004, 10:13 AM
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| That is not a machine shop. | |
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01-08-2004, 12:49 PM
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#7 | | Senior Member
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Car: A Camaro Engine: Weak Transmission: Weaker | This isn't a machine shop, but The Car Shop on Broadway in Tempe is a good place to go if you need something welded up or quickly fixed etc. They did my relocation brackets and I'm happy with them. Whatever you do, don't go to AMP = All Mustang Performance I went there to get my bottle filled and they gave me so much ****, duh 
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Ported TBI, 55pph injectors, Edelbrock Intake, LT1 Cam, SLP Headers with elec. cutout and Hooker Catback, Full MSD Ignition, Nitto Drag Radials, LS1 D/S, 3.42 posi disc rear, Spohn LCA's and relocators, WBO2 & Prominator, 36/24 mm sway bars, 4" Cowl, Nitrous, 17x9.5/11" Gunmetal ZR1 wheels, Koni Yellows, C6 brakes, J&M Camber/Caster plates, WS6 springs. Up next: PHR, Roll bar, GC Weight jackers
14.87, 92.6 mph, 216rwhp, 266.8rwtq(motor)
13.87, 102.7 mph bottle, 298rwhp, 439rwtq | |
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01-08-2004, 04:18 PM
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#8 | | Senior Member
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Car: currently thirdgenless!!! | What did I get done...let's see....
Magna flux
vavles radiused
new exhaust valves
guide plates
bowl blending
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01-08-2004, 05:28 PM
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#9 | | Senior Member
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| Quote:
What did I get done...let's see....
Magna flux
vavles radiused
new exhaust valves
guide plates
bowl blending
I think that was everything
| You got itemized pricing on that stuff?
If it includes parts it sounds about right. | |
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01-08-2004, 06:02 PM
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#10 | | Senior Member
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Car: currently thirdgenless!!! | It did include parts. As ffar as itemized, I would have to look at the receipt. I have it at home. | |
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01-08-2004, 10:02 PM
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| My shop I specialize in drivetrain parts and work. www.txdrivetrain.com
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01-08-2004, 11:11 PM
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Car: runs on gasoline Engine: smoking Transmission: slipping Axle/Gears: grinding | B & M muffler in Tolleson good place to go if ya just need a quick weld, or a pipe bent and welded in. its on the northside of the road off of Van buren. no idea of the address. PHONE # 623-936-4165. they will sell tubing and make bends for ya as well. $30 for a 10ft of 2.5" exhaust tubing.
Phoenix engine rebuilders 21632 N 7th ave. 602-866-8044, they were good to me, they do everything in house, unlike the one place i took my heads to but that turned out okay.
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01-08-2004, 11:53 PM
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#14 | | Senior Member
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I used Chuck's Speed Shop. There work was excellent but I thought they were pricey. My head work was $480.00.
| Bill used Chucks Speed and RV on my recomendation. I am not calling Bill out or anything, but he is learning on how expensive qaulity machine work costs. 
I will say it again.
I dont think any other shop in the valley offers as good an experience as Chucks does. They are way more then just a machine shop. They are a full service race shop with machining services on location. They do a wide variety of race buildups, stuff beyond streetable. They also do serious buildups on RV powerplants: you know big blocks, diesel, turbo, etc... However they dont throw any work away and from my experience have always had time for the street enthusiest also. The Manager is great, really makes sure you get taken care of.
They took care off the block prep on my stroker motor and took care of all the little details, I paid good money but couldnt be more pleased. 550$
My buddy just got done working with them as well, stroker motor block prep, head work on his Dart Pro 1s, indexed crank, cut the billet flywheel for his 6spd etc... 700$_inculded some bearings and small parts.
We are also in the process of a stroker motor build up for ESAMS, guess what shop we will source for the work, LOL!!!
We do all assembley and buildup of our own motors but Chucks does assembley as well.
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01-09-2004, 12:02 AM
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#15 | | Senior Member
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| Mike over at Automaster built my trans.
So far so good, I just started flogging on my car, got me 1000 miles now. The Automaster trans hasnt hit the track yet but i am running it pretty hard on the street with Drag Radials, 3.73 gears, and 3000rpm Vigilante converter.
Havent popped the cherry yet but if the trans lets go at the track you guys will be the second to know about it, as Automaster will be the first since he would have to service it under the warranty that he provides. | |
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01-14-2004, 10:22 PM
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#17 | | Senior Member
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Would it be ok for persons to list any talents they might have in regard to automotive service and repair along with a list of qualifications???
| Sure, if you really think you got something to bring to the table, LOL!!!
JK man, you know I love ya!
Now none of you fools take that out of context!
We all know you weld and fab, its in your sig. | |
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01-15-2004, 06:01 AM
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#18 | | Moderator
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Car: 90' Camaro RS/03' Chevy S10 Engine: 5.0L 305 TBI/2.2L of FURY! Transmission: T-5/T-5 Axle/Gears: 3.23/?? | Quote: Originally posted by 82Z28NAZ
Would it be ok for persons to list any talents they might have in regard to automotive service and repair along with a list of qualifications??? | I don't mind that at all. Just PLEASE no major advertising! I think once in this thread would be plenty. Don't forget, I now have a nifty 'Post Delete' button, and I know how to use it...
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01-15-2004, 08:31 AM
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#20 | | Moderator
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Car: 90' Camaro RS/03' Chevy S10 Engine: 5.0L 305 TBI/2.2L of FURY! Transmission: T-5/T-5 Axle/Gears: 3.23/?? | *cough* read the top of the first post *cough*
I'll be picking through both the shop threads periodically cleaning them up to make SURE that it's just shop info/recommendations. Thanks guys! | |
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01-19-2004, 07:01 PM
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#21 | | Junior Member
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Car: 79 Z28 Engine: 383 Transmission: T-56 | I have used Chuck's Spped and RV also.. they are a quality shop. | |
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01-23-2004, 05:41 PM
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#22 | | | for our manual tranny friends
The Clutch Shop
General repair, clutch work, tranny rebuild.
16416 N Cave Creek Road
602-923-1889
Had clutch replaced, did excellent job, and fast service. Dude even drove me home and picked me up when the car was done. | |
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06-22-2004, 03:09 PM
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#24 | | Junior Member
Join Date: May 2002 Location: Phoenix,AZ
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Car: 67 ss 89 rs Engine: 327 350tbi Transmission: 5speed | Auto Painting and Bodyworks:
Dan's Auto World
10021 N. Cave Creek Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-7701
They did a subframe off paint on my 67 camaro which included rust repair. The turn around time was very quick and the quality is outstanding. He was doing several other muscle cars when I had my car in and all of the work was jaw dropping. Price was really affordable too.
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09-28-2004, 03:33 PM
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#25 | | TGO Supporter
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Car: 90 Formula 91 Z28 Engine: L03 L98 Transmission: 700R4 and uh.. 700R4 | Rear ends
Arizona Differential Specialists
2180 N.W. Grand Ave
Phoenix AZ
602-462-5367 | |
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11-30-2004, 03:30 PM
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#26 | | Senior Member
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Car: 2000 Camaro SS Engine: LS1 Transmission: t-56 Axle/Gears: 4.10 | Car Alarm/stereo Installer
Just wanted to let everyone know on this board about a friend of mine that has his own small business going on. He does car alarms and stereos. His web site has some prices but it would proably be best to call him and ask him over the phone. He has installed 3 alarms for me personally. Remote start, door actuators... He is located in Mesa btw. http://members.cox.net/mobilesynergy/
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Full suspension, lowering kit
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SLP Lid
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12-01-2004, 01:45 AM
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#27 | | Moderator
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Car: 90' Camaro RS/03' Chevy S10 Engine: 5.0L 305 TBI/2.2L of FURY! Transmission: T-5/T-5 Axle/Gears: 3.23/?? | ^^^ Merged to this thread | |
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01-14-2005, 12:26 AM
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#28 | | Member
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Car: 1986 IROC-Z Engine: LB9 Transmission: 700R4 | Quote: Originally posted by 82Z28NAZ
Muffler shop: Mighty Muffler on Cave Creek Road just north of where it meets Dunlop and 7th Street - this guy will go out of his way to help anyone. They also do general repair. They supplied pipe and bends for my last exhaust project.
Mighty Mufler
10032 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 944-5210 | I personally have had a bad experience with them. Their welds were a joke on my cat, and I had to go back 4 times for them to re weld it and fix leaks.
Just my .02.
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Sitting and waiting for the LT1/T56 to go in... | |
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01-14-2005, 05:30 PM
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#29 | | TGO Supporter
Join Date: Apr 2004
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Car: 90 Formula 91 Z28 Engine: L03 L98 Transmission: 700R4 and uh.. 700R4 | mods remove this if you have to...
That's why I do my own welding on my cars.  | |
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02-11-2005, 07:37 PM
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#30 | | Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Maricopa AZ USA
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Car: 84 z28 or 94 firebird Engine: 350 3.4L Transmission: t-5 | KLS Cylinder head 7th st and broadway
I recomend you dont use this shop. I took my pistons and rods there to be pressed on. Four of them were put on upside down (They are dome pistons). I took them back today to have them switched and they broke one. Bastards!!!!! All they had to say was sorry one will be here monday. Top it all off when I took them there the first time I asked them if they know which way they go on. They said " of course I've been doing this for 7 years". The guy that said this was the guy that put the pistons on upside down and broke one. | |
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02-14-2005, 11:09 PM
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#31 | | TGO Supporter
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Car: 90 Formula 91 Z28 Engine: L03 L98 Transmission: 700R4 and uh.. 700R4 | Frontier Automotive
16223 N Cave Creek Rd
Phoenix, 85032 - 2916
(602) 992-1650
buddy of mine works here. I went in to have AC converted over to R 134a. He checked system and all was ok and held vaccum so we decided to go with Freeze 12 instead of the 134a and I'm glad I did. Pretty cheap for a system fill and a lot colder than 134a | |
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