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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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Engine/Machine Shops

Any shops that you guys would suggest in the Chicago area, for either purchasing a short block, or getting machine work done?
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: SLOW carbed ls
Transmission: TH400 with brake, 8" PTC converter
Axle/Gears: moser 9" 4.11
Re: Engine/Machine Shops

rob at a-team speed shop 708-633-1320
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 01:18 AM
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Car: 92 T/A 'vert
Engine: Mild .040 over L98 4 bolt mains
Transmission: Mostly stock 700R4, 2600 Vigilante
Axle/Gears: LS1 3.42
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Borowski Racing in Joliet.
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 11:48 AM
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^^^do poor work from the last couple I've seen built by them that blew up or had machine work issues.
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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last i knew rob at ateam built all his motors at borowski in joliet. that could of changed though

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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 07:08 PM
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Engine: '92 Carb'd 350
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: factory stock
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Winners Circle in Joliet??
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 12:09 PM
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Re: Engine/Machine Shops

Like Steve said bring it to Robby at A-Team.

OR

I recently had some work done at PER Race Engines and they did a great job. http://www.per-race-engines.com/
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 09:28 PM
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Re: Engine/Machine Shops

Originally Posted by SOLOMOTORSPORTS
last i knew rob at ateam built all his motors at borowski in joliet. that could of changed though
not the case at all. Mostly romito and midwest engine tech
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