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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 05:18 AM
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Looking for a guy named Van in the Largo/Pinellas area that does port work on SBF heads. Have heard he is real good with stock heads. Would prefer him if someone has his info, but if not some good porters that someone can recommend through experience would be very helpful. Thanks!
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 05:27 AM
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Talk to James at Race Related, he should have his number.
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 05:54 AM
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Van from V&M racing cylinder heads 727-514-1983 in holiday so you may have to dial 1.Awesome work,hands down the best I have ever used.
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 05:56 AM
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be careful, that guy is in ca-hoots with real speed parts, BUYER BEWARE!!!!!
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 06:00 AM
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So should I stay away from working with him? Dont know the story behind Real Speed Parts...
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 07:15 AM
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He does work for several of us around here,however he does not work at or with real speed anymore.Honest intelligent hardworking guy guarranteed.I consider him a priveledge to work with.
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 07:26 AM
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James, i was told he was the person to talk to to get the most out of stock SBF heads and that he was pretty much "known" for that type of work. Can you confirm?
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 11:16 AM
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real speed parts ripped rubberneck off for $800 bucks by selling him a blown up transmission, which they represented as in perfect working order. he still hasnt owned up to it, because walter drakeford is a thief.
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 01:40 PM
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Absolutely w/o exaggeration,Van is the best I have ever used,have been working w/ him for 3 years w/o a single dissappointment,he has experience w/ air flow development on indy cars,motorcycles,Mopars,modular heads,sbf,etc...Try him and you will be very pleased.Let me add though he is not cheap,but IMO cheap always leads to dissappointment.

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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 07:10 PM
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