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Old Nov 14, 2014 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by smitty901
The 1996 EVO in the right hands, Head work ,Cams Fuel can be made to run pretty darn good. The EVO really benefits from head work done right.
Watch out of indies most are a sham.
I still own a 1996 FB and will never part with it.
I know they are unbreakable when done right. I'm just really weary of shelling out big bucks to someone I don't know unless they know this engine and have a proven setup.

Originally Posted by grbrown
As mentioned earlier, Kirby is prodrag1320.
Thanks, just a wee bit too far(3 hours-ish). Would like to try and find someone closer first. But I will keep him in mind when all else fails. I wanted to swap in an engine that is running while I work over the original one. This is why I'm asking to see what my options are.
 
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Originally Posted by Seefil
Thanks, just a wee bit too far(3 hours-ish). Would like to try and find someone closer first. But I will keep him in mind when all else fails. I wanted to swap in an engine that is running while I work over the original one. This is why I'm asking to see what my options are.
He's only just down the road - a short jaunt!!!!
 
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