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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 07:24 PM
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From: Mass
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: A4
Axle/Gears: 3.23
looking for a good machine shop in NE

I am looking for a good shop to build my engine for me in the New England area. I live south eastern MA. I want a 383 short block made for me. I was about to go to Golens but I have been reading bad stuf about them. anyone have any other good shops the know of?
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 08:43 PM
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From: northeast ohio
Car: 2000 astro
Engine: 4.3
Transmission: A4
Axle/Gears: 7.5 with 3.42 gears
best thing i can advise is this...

call a couple different shops, and visit each one. pick the best combination of clean shop, knowledgeable personnel, and willingness to answer questions.
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Old Dec 15, 2003 | 10:12 PM
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From: Kingston Ma
Car: 86 iroc
Engine: 355 TPI
Transmission: 700r4
I would recomend Reid's in Whitman MA. I had my engine built there they do GREAT work.His son runs a 305TPI in the 11's bracket racing.Might be pricy but they do QUALITY machine work I would go there again and have had afew friends get stuff done there too. 781-857-2500 Check them out
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 10:50 PM
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From: Hanover, MA
Car: Camaro
Engine: 305-150/254 combo
Transmission: TH350 or T200
Axle/Gears: Srange 12 bolt; 5.14 or 5.38
Actually he runs that Camaro in Stock eliminator. They do excellent work.
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