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Is there someone from Newcastle that knows G-Force Performance Centre, if so are they any good.

Or if you know a company that does good work in the Mid North Coast.

Live in Forster and looking for something closer than Sydney, thanks

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+1 for Jez.

If it's just a general service - Hunter Thomas Auto in georgetown are good. The only other guys in newcastle are just private individuals.

I know of a few 34GTR's floating around Port Maquarie. Not sure where they get there's worked on at.

Anyone reccomend a decent engine builder/machinist in Newcastle. I need to get my RB30 block tapped for the extra tensioner and the RB25 head welded up and an external oil feed tapped.

I am really looking for someone who has done this before, don't want to much around and have someone do a half arse job on something so small.

Any ideas are appreciated.

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