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Nick · 12-18-2007

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Originally Posted by Locobob

Another guy to talk to is Bob Bloyer, he did his own intake several years ago with some internet guidence from yours truely.

And I can vouch that Bob has more than Rob's 50 hours in his one and only porting job! It was a "grind!"

I was likely Rob's 1st guinea pig on the hand porting job (besides his own car). Rob did a terrific job on my parts. I know he put a great deal of time and effort into the job. I'm sure he's much more efficient at it now. Best to go with those who know.

cuisinartvette · 12-19-2007

Heres a good example of why not to do it yourself (not mine)

DaveK · 12-19-2007

Reminds me of the old joke:

Tourist admiring the lawns at Cambridge University, they're flat as a billiard table and incredibly manicured. He spots a gardener and tells him how amazed he is and that he wants a similar lawn, so what's the secret. The gardener smiles and says "well, you just need a little grass seed.. and about 500 years experience.."

Nick · 12-19-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuisinartvette

Heres a good example of why not to do it yourself (not mine)

As opposed to mine:

bradslt5 · 12-19-2007

wow that is beautifull , i will have to save so i can get him to do my wifes red car . i had the heads on y black car done by a ford guy that does mod motors . but i would rather spend my money with a true zr1er . i can tell by this work i see hear that he is a real lover of these cars . thankyou for the pics . does he do the heads too?

GOLDCYLON · 12-19-2007

I think locobob only provides the porting service with Jeffvette if Im not mistaken. And if I also not mistaken I think you kinda burned that bridge too as Jeff wants nothing further to do with you.

bradslt5 · 12-19-2007

well I am sorry he feels that way . I did nothing to him. what did i do so wrong . ? might be best to pm me what I supposedly did that was so bad . i have allways tried to only say nice things about him. but there are other that can do the work . guess when i am ready i,ll go there .

ellw

GOLDCYLON · 12-19-2007

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Originally Posted by bradslt5

well I am sorry he feels that way . I did nothing to him. what did i do so wrong . ? might be best to pm me what I supposedly did that was so bad . i have allways tried to only say nice things about him. but there are other that can do the work . guess when i am ready i,ll go there .

ellw

I have no idea im reffering to what has already been posted. Apparently you need to mend some fences is all im saying.

bradslt5 · 12-19-2007

well thankyou for the heads up. have a great holiday

Jim Nolan · 12-20-2007

Locobob did the porting on mine and did a very nice job. I elected not to have them powdercoated and repainted them myself with rattle can paint from Lingenfelter. I also masked and tied off all around the cam covers and repainted them. Then I repainted the lettering red to match the car and Samco hoses and it turned out very nice.

12-19-2007	#12
cuisinartvette Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA. Posts: 896	Re: self porting any done this? Heres a good example of why not to do it yourself (not mine) __________________ 1990 ZR1, 142,000 miles-Black on black 4.09's Haibeck chip, 3"exh, K&N, meth inj.

12-19-2007	#13
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,538	Re: self porting any done this? Reminds me of the old joke: Tourist admiring the lawns at Cambridge University, they're flat as a billiard table and incredibly manicured. He spots a gardener and tells him how amazed he is and that he wants a similar lawn, so what's the secret. The gardener smiles and says "well, you just need a little grass seed.. and about 500 years experience.." __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com "Speed is often confused with insight." - Johan Cruijff

12-19-2007	#15
bradslt5 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lone pine and mammoth lakes ca. Posts: 544	Re: self porting any done this? wow that is beautifull , i will have to save so i can get him to do my wifes red car . i had the heads on y black car done by a ford guy that does mod motors . but i would rather spend my money with a true zr1er . i can tell by this work i see hear that he is a real lover of these cars . thankyou for the pics . does he do the heads too?

12-19-2007	#16
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,155	Re: self porting any done this? I think locobob only provides the porting service with Jeffvette if Im not mistaken. And if I also not mistaken I think you kinda burned that bridge too as Jeff wants nothing further to do with you.

12-19-2007	#17
bradslt5 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lone pine and mammoth lakes ca. Posts: 544	Re: self porting any done this? well I am sorry he feels that way . I did nothing to him. what did i do so wrong . ? might be best to pm me what I supposedly did that was so bad . i have allways tried to only say nice things about him. but there are other that can do the work . guess when i am ready i,ll go there . ellw

12-20-2007	#20
Jim Nolan Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 241	Re: self porting any done this? Locobob did the porting on mine and did a very nice job. I elected not to have them powdercoated and repainted them myself with rattle can paint from Lingenfelter. I also masked and tied off all around the cam covers and repainted them. Then I repainted the lettering red to match the car and Samco hoses and it turned out very nice.