erikcaso

Hi. Can anyone recommend a solid mechanic deeply familiar with the Chevy 350 TPI around Encinitas (actually, anywhere between say Orange County and southern San Diego). I've got vacuum leak somewhere that is proving tricky to track down.

My motor is built off a 2001 crate 350, but has parts from several years/variations of the 350 (pre-L98 and L98). It has very low miles with maybe 20K, but has a rough idle and is getting 10mpg on the highway. It's in an 81 Jeep Scrambler and the Ref trying to certify it indicated it had a vacuum leak. I've tried to track it down and just not been able to locate it - all hoses are in good shape and all connections seem fine.

I need a shop that knows these motors inside and out - most I've gone too have worked on them but are nowhere near specialists. Hoping there is someone near me that is not a racing shop and is affordable (found a few of those at $130+/hour).

Thanks for the help.

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iTrader: (1)

Dyno Don is the only TPI specialist that I know of in SoCal/OC

There's a couple vette shops in OC too, but no idea if they even cater to the TPI crowd.

1989GTATransAm

iTrader: (3)

Dyno Don is going to be about it. I have not heard on anyone else. He knows the TPI system backwards and forwards.

erikcaso

Thanks, guys. I've had him on my radar, but figured I'd get a list of folks before reaching out. Any input on best way to reach him? DM on this forum or call his shop? I've never seen his shop name or contact info.

1989GTATransAm

iTrader: (3)

Go to this thread. Don is the first name on there along with all the information you need.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/sout...companies.html

erikcaso

Thanks! Sent him an email.