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Need a Quality Repair Shop / Mechanic / Florida GC

Hello Pelicans,


I am hoping that someone can help me find an excellent mechanic near Tarpon Springs Florida as I am new to the area..

My car is a 3.0 coupe with Weber PMO's and needs a tad bit of work ie: carb syncing, tuning, etc.

I have found a couple of places near bye but one fella rarely answers his phone and the other place does not know air-cooled 911's all that well. Both are very nice people and good mechanics but I guess I would like someone that is more attentive and knowledgeable.

There is Vortex in Tampa but I do hate driving anywhere near Tampa due to traffic and really aware drivers LOL

I am very frustrated as my car is just sitting and looks very sad doing so.

Thank you all in advance for your help !

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I'm gonna try and help

...but it may take more than one post.

I keep my car at a warehouse not too far away from Vortex. I hear they're good but don't have any personal experience.

There is a Porsche mechanic in Oldsmar (much closer to you) who knows air-cooled cars. Unfortunately again, as a consequence of owning a boxed project instead of a driver, I do not have personal experience... but a coworker of mine has been going to this guy for years. The mechanic's name is Leo but I don't know the name of his shop. I can ask tomorrow at work and post again. My coworker has owned a '73 T targa, '83 SC targa, '90 964 Cab and most recently a water-pumper but all serviced by this guy.

Outside of that, there is always Eibell performance in Clearwater but traffic may be an issue getting there just like Vortex. Actually, Hillsborough Ave/Tampa Rd isn't so bad if you hit it at the right time.
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My turbo's shift rod linkage bushing went kaput once I got to Tampa from a trip out of Miami. I can't say enough good things about Vortex who assisted me in nursing the car back to good health. From their knowledge of the cars, to the incredible customer cars being serviced, to their reasonable prices - I highly recommend them and they're off the Veteran's Expressway with limited traffic around the area. Good luck!
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+1 on Eibell Performance!!
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+2 for Eibell in Clearwater especially if its aircooled.
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Thanks Pelicans !

I do appreciate everyones invaluable help here. Best forum on the web !!!

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