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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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Today was VA speeds open house.

I will not brag and say what a world class facility they are because actions speak louder than words in my world.

There crew is the best around and you couldn't place a better group of people together.

The Cohesion in the work shop shows with the work they put out on the street.

I love my Tuners!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I figured I post and stay what a great time I had and thanks for the grub.

If you haven't been to VA speed you would be quite impressed with their facility. The cleanliness alone shows they run a tight ship.

Doug, Shawn, Ed, Brian, George, Shannon and Susan where all on hand to field all questions and demo their engine and install capabilities.

They also strapped a few cars down for free, one of them being mine and ED did a retune right there under the gun in front of the crowd and my Z put down 430 RWHP - 400 RWTQ not bad for a open house.

Now thats TUNING!

I am having them install the TFS 215's I just bought so Ill let you know what Ed gets out of them.

Here is my Dyno Run:



And Valli Vette burning some rubber(private grounds)



And to the Mustang guy that left from Ohio your plate fell off and I put it in the shop for you!!



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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 07:49 PM
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def had a great time at va speed also. Cant wait to get some work dont there when i get back from some training. Damn car wanted to stick and not burn out to much there in the parking lot. Mario that video def doesnt do your car justice. Cant wait to hear it once you get the new heads put on.
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 11:45 PM
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I wish I had known about the open house.
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 11:50 PM
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there was a thread on the forum brother. sorry you missed it.
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 09:54 AM
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I've been there a few times...

Great shop and great peeps.

I would have made the drive for sure but I had commitments. Looks like a good time was had by all.
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by vallivette
there was a thread on the forum brother. sorry you missed it.
I had shoulder surgery, so I was offline for awhile.
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by WKMCD
I've been there a few times...

Great shop and great peeps.

I would have made the drive for sure but I had commitments. Looks like a good time was had by all.
He's been there so much his GPS asks if he wants another destination instead or the usual when he boots it up.
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 04:32 PM
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Thats Funny!

After Brian puts on my TFS 215 and ED tunes my car I will pretty much done until i get a new motor!

I post my results in a new thread!

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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by mariofromnewyork
Thats Funny!

After Brian puts on my TFS 215 and ED tunes my car I will pretty much done until i get a new motor!

I post my results in a new thread!

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When are you doing the heads?
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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Middle of May I hope!

Will be TFS 215 milled to 59cc or whatever Shawn mills them too, Harland Sharp 1.7 RR, Caddy Racing or lS7 lifters, Cometic gaskets.

My car is making 430's RWHP and 400's RWTQ with their cam and Fast 102 mm, and other bolt ons.

I hope to be 480 435 after the heads. The more the... well you know Mr. 427, that's my dream engine!!

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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 09:46 AM
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Cool and more pictures of the shop please for this Texas Peep
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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I get some pics when I get back!

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