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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 10:46 PM
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im need a good shop anywhere near sandusky ohio or within 200 to 300 miles or so.. lookin to do 3:73 gears, stall converter, input output shafts and tranny cooler. on a 98 c5
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 06:07 AM
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Might want to call Xtreme Performance in North Ridgeville, OH. Clean, well-equipped facility. The proprietor owns two Vettes and they've done it right both times I've been there. You can Google for the info and their website.
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 08:01 AM
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There is always tach it up motorsports thats just north of Dayton. Always heard good things about them. I just did 3.42, yank ss3600 and trans cooler in my 2000 last weekend. Not to bad of a job. Good luck
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Originally Posted by pickleseimer
Might want to call Xtreme Performance in North Ridgeville, OH. Clean, well-equipped facility. The proprietor owns two Vettes and they've done it right both times I've been there. You can Google for the info and their website.
If you call Extreme Performance ask Owner Steve Ali if he still gives 10% discounts to CorvetteForum members.
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 06:32 PM
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Pm for ya and I went with Backstreet Performance in Medina.

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Backstreet performance. Very good people. Thats where i go.
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Originally Posted by thepitstop2010
There is always tach it up motorsports thats just north of Dayton. Always heard good things about them. I just did 3.42, yank ss3600 and trans cooler in my 2000 last weekend. Not to bad of a job. Good luck
yep; Dale Clark.

tell him that Tim "Mike Mercury" mentioned his shop
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Buds Chevrolet in St Mary's...talk to their in house Corvette Tech, Troy.
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There is always tach it up motorsports thats just north of Dayton. Always heard good things about them. I just did 3.42, yank ss3600 and trans cooler in my 2000 last weekend. Not to bad of a job. Good luck
how much did ur istall cost or did u do it urself
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 01:34 AM
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thanks for ur help guys u have made my week ive emailed and called some of the shops .. i really appreciate the suggestions
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I did the install myself. I replaced the complete differential.
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