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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 03:36 PM
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Engine Machine Work In Progress

Just wanted to know what you guys think about the prices, there is one thing that is not one there, and that is a port and polish for $400.
The shop is a high-performance shop, so it's not like it's a muffler slash everything mom-and pop kinda place.

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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 03:47 PM
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Car: 1991 RS Camaro (Jet Black)
Engine: 95 383 CI (6.3) LT1
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Everything on there is more than what my shop charges. Mine does the cam bearings + freeze plugs for $40. But if their as good as you say, I suppose its not too bad. Mine will make clearance, put new bearings and assemble it for $450.
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 06:46 PM
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
I love how a 3 angle valve job is still considered "performance".
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 11:23 PM
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Car: 1984 Z28 camaro HO Gun metal Gray
Engine: 305,L69 H.O. rebuilt
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seems high But did not have the shop assemble the lower end and install. I see you did so labor is coming into play here. SOme stuff listed is lower than my shop but mostof it is higher. I am not getting a deal from the shop either ... ******
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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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Thanks for the replys, I was somewhat concerned taht I payed too much but I guess it's not too bad, being that this is a nice shop (all the cars there were stingrays, 32's, sandrails etc). But that engine better kick *** when there done lol
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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 09:02 PM
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Car: 1984 Z28 camaro HO Gun metal Gray
Engine: 305,L69 H.O. rebuilt
Transmission: 700R4
If not you know who *** to kick
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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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200 bucks to check there own work on the clearances? I don't see it listed, but did they turn the crank? Regardless, they did resize the rods...why the heck would they charge you another 200 to check thier own work?

I see the invoice in from Ca., where abouts?
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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 11:35 PM
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I agree with 8Mike9. Everything looks fine except the 200 for checking the clearances, How much will they charge for sweeping up the shavings from machine work?
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 12:52 PM
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Yea, I thought that looked a little funney, I will call them today and get that...fixed.

Also this is the shop
http://www.race-prep.com/
Dispite this little over-charge, it's a nice shop (especialy for the desert area)
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