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need some opinions thanks guys

looking at buying a built engine off these guys and just wondering if any one has had anything

to do with them, i really dont wanna be spending 10k on something that is going to break

so if ya could give me as much info as ya can please

thanks blocka :P

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He's been in the industry for years. Use to have a workshop behind pedders at salisbury. Always had a really good name in the drag racing circles. Top bloke to deal with :D

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His number is 08 8391 6125, mobile is 0437 919 762. pretty sure his workshop is in Mt Barker. If not his email is [email protected] Good luck with your build mate :(

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sweet as got in contact with darren through email and asked him to give me a call

he did like straight away, gave me full confidence that he will be perfect to build my engine

new everything that he was talking about and gave a great price.

also just bought a 3582r with a 1.06 rear

will start a topic soon to keep u all updated with the 26/30 build..................................

p.s. thanks to all for recomending him cant believe i went past him

you get a forged 25/30 from them for the same price as a standard internal RIPS one... i will be looking into it when my motor gets tired

Same. I got a chance to pick darrens brain at the DA round in tassie in 07'

he put up with me for over a hour ha.

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