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Old Sep 8, 2018 | 01:09 AM
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Looking for a cam install in Naples/Fort Myers area. I need a recommendation. Seems most shops are in Tampa or the East coast.
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Old Sep 8, 2018 | 08:35 AM
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Subscribed.... but also interested in Tampa shop recommendations as there does not appear to be any here in Sarasota.
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I’ve read good things about powertech performance in St Pete.
I guess it’s one of the mods here’s favorite shop.
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In central Florida.. I had Detroit Muscle in Lakeland do my cam install
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Looking for a cam install in Naples/Fort Myers area. I need a recommendation. Seems most shops are in Tampa or the East coast.
I'm talking with FIVE BAR MOTORSPORTS in Fort Myers. They seem very capable.
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In central Florida.. I had Detroit Muscle in Lakeland do my cam install
How much did that run ya?
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How much did that run ya?
Decided against the cam. I can't remember exactly so I don't want to say. I'm just doing ARH headers and a tune with these guy's.
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How much did that run ya?
Hiya, What did you have to pay for the install...
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Originally Posted by seebobgo
Decided against the cam. I can't remember exactly so I don't want to say. I'm just doing ARH headers and a tune with these guy's.
Five Bar did the ARH headers and tune. Gained 23 rwhp and 10 trq. Stock air filter/intake.
Sounds better too.
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Five Bar did the ARH headers and tune. Gained 23 rwhp and 10 trq. Stock air filter/intake.
Sounds better too.

those numbers don’t sound right.
Just 23 hp gain. From headers and a tune ?


what car is this on ?
I gained 34 with just a tune and Cai. On my LS2
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those numbers don’t sound right.
Just 23 hp gain. From headers and a tune ?


what car is this on ?
I gained 34 with just a tune and Cai. On my LS2
2003 Z06 LS6 on a Mustang dyno.
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Originally Posted by seebobgo
I'm talking with FIVE BAR MOTORSPORTS in Fort Myers. They seem very capable.
i might be late to the party here, but they installed my AHP heads and did a great job
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Five Bar in Fort Myers made my Z06 scream. Just thought I would pass it along.
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I get a lot clients that drive up from Sarasota/ Ft. Myers area to have me tune their cars. I have a shop near Raymond James Stadium that does my installs, then I calibrate the vehicle. If you check out my Instagram or Facebook page, you'll see most of the corvettes Ive calibrated.

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On my Website, there's a YouTube link for videos, but I dont populate it as much. www.TampaTuning.com

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