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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 08:47 AM
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I have an appointment today at norris motorsport up in orlando to get a cam installed...its a 2 hours drive one way...it will cost $1275...or i can take it to my GM mechanic who does this on the side and get it installed here for $975. Both are going to do dyno tuning. Should i trust my GM mechanic and save the 8 hours worth of driving 2 times out to orlando + the $300, as i am moving this weekend up to tallahassee? I have a friend who would be giving me a ride back to tampa from orlando and i would obviously be paying for gas and food for him as well. please give thoughts.
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take it to Norris and have it done right

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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 09:12 AM
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If your mechanic's work, and personality, are to your satisfaction, go with him. He'll be around if there are any problems, and you already have a history with him.
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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 09:29 AM
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I would take it to Norris!!!

Unless you have a really good relationship with your mechanic.

Good Luck with your decision!! :cheers:
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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 09:30 AM
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You know the GM mechanic and he has worked on your car before.I would think you know him well enough to work on your car,and I am assuming you were satisfied with his work,why not let him do the installation and save all the time and money.It sounds like it would be a lot easier and you wouldn't be bothering your friend. :chevy :chevy :flag :chevy :chevy
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