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Old Dec 31, 2014 | 03:59 PM
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Does anyone know of a trustworthy, dependable engine shop in the Massachusetts area?
Looking to hop up my evo a bit but want to make sure I pick the right shop.
Any input is appreciated, thx.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2014 | 07:06 PM
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Good question. I've only heard of two one being Sibley's in Palmer and the other being more popular Roland's Motor Works in Northampton. Personally I haven't dealt with either but these are the only two I've heard of being worthwhile. I tried to do business with two others and one refused to help and the other overcharged me so I've since decided to do my own work. Good luck.
 

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Originally Posted by Derekws666
Does anyone know of a trustworthy, dependable engine shop in the Massachusetts area?
Looking to hop up my evo a bit but want to make sure I pick the right shop.
Any input is appreciated, thx.
Put an EV-27 cam in it and forget the rest.
Unless you are a horsepower/torque nut there is no real need to do major engine mods to get it to run better.
I was amazed what a simple cam swap did for mine.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2014 | 11:07 PM
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Depends where you are. Beanz Big Boyz in Maine may be worth your trip. Do you own a fsm? If you're proficient with wrenches you can do as Tex said. It ain't hard and there are plenty off people here to guide you through. I'm in Essex county and know of a good shop but it's close to me so geography maybe an issue...
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Palmer brothers. Just 2hours west of Albany... you won't regret it......
 
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Old Jan 1, 2015 | 05:43 AM
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What part of the state Derek?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 06:14 AM
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We are between Syracuse and Utica, Exit 33 off the NYS Thruway, and about 10 miles north of Hamilton, where Colgate University is located.
We've built a couple Evo's before..........one 108"er that ran 8.88 et/148 mph.....18 years ago.
Happy to help.
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Originally Posted by kp877
What part of the state Derek?
I am in northern mass on the border of New Hampshire ( Townsend, Ma )

Thanks
 
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Originally Posted by Hillsidecycle.com
We are between Syracuse and Utica, Exit 33 off the NYS Thruway, and about 10 miles north of Hamilton, where Colgate University is located.
We've built a couple Evo's before..........one 108"er that ran 8.88 et/148 mph.....18 years ago.
Happy to help.
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I appreciate the offer... Just too far of a haul for me.
 
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[QUOTE=Derekws666;13564925]I appreciate the offer... Just too far of a haul for me.[/QUOTE

Hillside is the place to go if you want it done right. They are worth the few hour ride. They did work on a 94 special I had and recently a 74 shovel. The shovel was just a 2000i ing and dyno tune. But it ran pretty darn good when i got it back
 
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