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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 07:17 PM
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I have an all-original '81 that I acquired a few months ago. It's getting time to do an engine rebuild and possibly some mild modifications to boost power. Does anyone know of anyone reliable, experienced, and honest in the Las Vegas area to do this work? Preferrably on the west side of town, but not opposed to driving to get the right person to do the work. Thanks!

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I have an all-original '81 that I acquired a few months ago. It's getting time to do an engine rebuild and possibly some mild modifications to boost power. Does anyone know of anyone reliable, experienced, and honest in the Las Vegas area to do this work? Preferrably on the west side of town, but not opposed to driving to get the right person to do the work. Thanks!

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I used Fultz's machine shop on Bonanza (close to the Rancho/Bonanza intersection)... They did fantastic work and my complete rebuild was around $1250 including assembly... For transmission (TH400) used Transmission Service Center on Highland Falls (east of I15)... Differential and trailing arms were rebuilt at Dan's Driveline (on Duncan Rd off of Rancho)...

Those are my recommendations... Dan's Driveline was recommended from a close friend... Dan's recommended Fultz's and TSC...

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I agree. Ive had Fultz do work for me in the past and they were great. I plan to havd Dans shorten my drive shaft as I plan to install a 700r4. Theese are all good from what Ive experienced.
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Thanks for the feedback. Did either of you get engine modifications done there, or just straightforward rebuilds?
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