Not 911, but need shop referalls

[riverflyer]

I have a 996 engine in a boxster and would like to have some engine work done, ie port, polish and big bore kit, clutch etc. I had been talking with Motormeister and have heard great things from one customer but searching on this board, I have heard almost all bad things. Where in N. CAl or SF bay area is there a good shop that does performance work on watercooled engines?? What I am really loooking for is firsthand experience with shops that are fair, honest and conscientous. thanks, John