Looking for good SS/Stock engine guru in east Ohio/west PA

[rustang]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

I always think these kinds of questions are a waste of time without the most basic piece of information included: "HOW MUCH DO YOU HAVE TO SPEND?"

I'm not telling you how much I have to spend...let's talk about what I need done then we can talk money.

I don't understand why my question's a waste of time!? I had a damn good engine shop in my area and they closed up. Their engine guy would even come to the track to help tune. He left for Nascar country and there's simply nothing in my area that I've found so far that is comparable in quality of work and knowledge.

Also, I have a job that takes up a good portion of my time. So I don't want to travel 800 miles (there always seems to be at least one unplanned extra trip). I just think there has to be a good shop within 200 miles of me...somewhere I can drive to and back in less than a day.

I have a decent, (semi!)-competitive motor. It was built in 2006. I've just torn it down and want to freshen it (I rattled the motor once when it was new, and I think I may have compromised ring seal, etc), and at the same time need someone to take an experienced look at the combo and see what I can do to improve.