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Ska_boss

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Searched but couldn't find anything, sorry if it's a repost.

Anyone know an able (and willing) shop or mechanic here in Colorado Springs that could do an engine install for a 165? I pulled the bad 3sgte out and have the good one sitting here on a stand, waiting to be installed. It's just too cold out and I don't have the time or willpower anymore to finish this project. Also what is a reasonable time frame, I've been quoted ranging from 6 to 10 hours at 60-80 bucks an hour.

Thanks for the info. Can't wait till she's on the road again. :D
 
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Dracov

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Not to jump on another's thread, but I'm in bad need of such a mechanic myself. Not for an engine install, but a clutch replacement...which is nearly the same thing. Between the weather and being at an apartment complex, I don't have the option of doing the work myself at all.
 
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bigacuralvr

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I know Scott used to work on AllTrac's - but I think he moved out of state iirc.

I can lend a hand, or do the work, but it would take me a LONG time to get it finished... :(

Brett
 
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Ska_boss

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Well after a lot of searching, I've found the shop I decided best for my trac.

Here are a couple links to them:
http://www.myspace.com/revolutions_performance
http://www.revolutionsperformance.com/index.php

They seem knowledgeable enough to handle a 165 engine swap. Plus they work on turbos which is cool because I have a 185 I'd like to convert to. I wonder how many Alltracs they have worked on, hopefully mine won't be the first :doh: .
Anyways I'll post my experiences with them once I've actually done business with them (maybe next paycheck hehe).
 
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___Scott___

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bigacuralvr":o89javiq said:
I know Scott used to work on AllTrac's - but I think he moved out of state iirc.
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If you are referring to me, I'm still here - just really busy and haven't been on the forums much lately. And, I only work on my own.

I haven't heard much about Revolution, but with a 4-wheel dyno, I assume they are familiar with all-wheel turbo cars. If they don't work out, I've had good work done at Toyota Tech (on Iowa St. between Platte and Boulder), but they're not cheap.
 
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wakkjobb

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This may be bringing up an old post (sorry...) but I too am in need of Toyota specific mechanic-ing in the Springs. I thought Toy Tech mainly worked on trucks? Like 22R-RE-RTEC series engines? Is Under Pressure still in business? Last I saw there was a for lease sign on the building (by McD's on Bijou and Wasatch)...

fairly clueless,
Dan
 
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___Scott___

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wakkjobb":2m5yxjb9 said:
I thought Toy Tech mainly worked on trucks? Like 22R-RE-RTEC series engines?
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Nope, anything with a Toyota badge. They're not cheap, but they are competent (mostly)... not something many shops around here can honestly claim.

The owner is a Toyota Master Tech, who worked for a dealer for years before buying that shop. And, he's a Chevy guy at heart so that's a plus. :D

wakkjobb":2m5yxjb9 said:
Is Under Pressure still in business? Last I saw there was a for lease sign on the building (by McD's on Bijou and Wasatch)...
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That's the one behind McD's? It's usually dark when I drive by there so I never notice. It didn't seem like a shop I would let work on my car when I did see them up and running, but that was a long time ago.
 
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Since I drive by there regularly, I took a detour behind McD's and the shop is up for lease, but there is a sign that says Under Pressure has moved to 1795 S. Academy Blvd.

So, Under Pressure may still be around, just in a new location.
 
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wakkjobb

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Yep, I found them: they're next to 4 wheel parts on south Academy. The guy I talked to said they're (supposed to be) getting an AWD dyno sometime soon. Lord only knows when that will be though, probably before I get my car up and running though...

Dan
 
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