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I personally believe that Boostworx's sweet spot is with the RB25. I believe there are other (most likely more expensive) workshops that have more experience with the RB26. I'm having my engine rebuild done by Manta Racing but won't recommend them until the job is complete and I have the car back. Go to the different workshops yourself and speak to the people there to form you own opinion. The usual places mentioned are Boostworx, Graham West, Manta, Tilbrook, Blackwood Dynotune etc. If you do a search you'll see this topic gets covered quite regularly.

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^ David you will be happy with the work by steve cramp at Manta... he is very good.

As for tuning power fc etc I know shaun is good at boostworx, but I cannot speak highly enough of John Keen at Southern Hi tech.

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One of the most switched on poeple i and my family have had experience with lately is Steve Bell at Bell's Auto's on main north road. His experience is varied but his undestanding of the workings of the internal combustion engine and every aspect that affects its function is amazing. I believe Martin has had experience with Steve also.

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^ David you will be happy with the work by steve cramp at Manta... he is very good.

Thanks Martin. I have no complaints about Steve or Manta except their hourly rate of $91.30... and that the car still isn't ready (although that's not actually Steve's fault). The engine blew on May 12 and was at Willall within a week. Five months later and I'm still waiting. And the cost... OMG!!!

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