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WV240sx · 04-19-2015, 01:26 AM

Hey all I tried searching on google and couldn't find a recent thread on this. What's the best shop in the area now (northern SC, NC and southern Va) to have my RB25 swapped in by? I honestly just dont have the time to do it and would like it done professionally and in a decent time frame.

A lot of shops seem to have closed and others seem to have horrible reviews. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Otto347 · 04-19-2015, 07:41 AM

Only shop I know of is in Raleigh. They have been around for a while but I have never had any experience with their work. Just a few parts here and there.

Phantasm in Raleigh

silviaks2nr · 04-19-2015, 08:25 AM

Phantasm. Lmao. No. Learn how and Diy is the best.way

TomBec · 04-19-2015, 11:42 AM

swap it yourself. harbor freight cherry picker and some metric hand tools.

or MRD in portsmouth, VA.

Chris28 · 04-19-2015, 07:15 PM

LOL Phantasm sucks, I'd never let them tough my car. National Speed in Wilmington NC does quality work, I recommend them.

staticstance · 04-20-2015, 01:58 PM

I know the owners of National Speed and Phantasm...every shop will have good AND bad reviews. For this swap, I would personally recommend National Speed in Wilmington. NSI is NOT the cheapest shop in town, but you get what you pay for..

WV240sx · 04-29-2015, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by staticstance

I know the owners of National Speed and Phantasm...every shop will have good AND bad reviews. For this swap, I would personally recommend National Speed in Wilmington. NSI is NOT the cheapest shop in town, but you get what you pay for..

Thanks for the response. I got an email reply back from national speed but no response since then. I am going to call there tomorrow and see about a price. I am not looking for the cheapest price. I am looking for a shop that is going to do a quality job.

jaysgottaredtop · 04-30-2015, 05:14 AM

I'd choose National Speed a thousand times over Phantasm.

Much better area, much nicer/cleaner shop, much more professional people, the list goes on.

onehundredoctane · 04-30-2015, 07:02 AM

^What Jay said. National Speed>

If you're not interested in going that far south then you might also try B.R.E. in Concord, NC. They build and support Conrad Grunewald's Formula D Camaro.

04-19-2015, 01:26 AM	#1
WV240sx Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good shop in NC area? Hey all I tried searching on google and couldn't find a recent thread on this. What's the best shop in the area now (northern SC, NC and southern Va) to have my RB25 swapped in by? I honestly just dont have the time to do it and would like it done professionally and in a decent time frame. A lot of shops seem to have closed and others seem to have horrible reviews. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

04-20-2015, 01:58 PM	#6
staticstance Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Raleigh Posts: 73 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I know the owners of National Speed and Phantasm...every shop will have good AND bad reviews. For this swap, I would personally recommend National Speed in Wilmington. NSI is NOT the cheapest shop in town, but you get what you pay for.. __________________ www.staticstance.com www.facebook.com/staticstance

04-30-2015, 05:14 AM	#8
jaysgottaredtop Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 950 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I'd choose National Speed a thousand times over Phantasm. Much better area, much nicer/cleaner shop, much more professional people, the list goes on. __________________

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04-19-2015, 08:25 AM	#3
silviaks2nr Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,106 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Phantasm. Lmao. No. Learn how and Diy is the best.way

04-19-2015, 11:42 AM	#4
TomBec Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 213 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	swap it yourself. harbor freight cherry picker and some metric hand tools. or MRD in portsmouth, VA.

04-19-2015, 07:15 PM	#5
Chris28 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 757/919 Age: 31 Posts: 196 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	LOL Phantasm sucks, I'd never let them tough my car. National Speed in Wilmington NC does quality work, I recommend them.

04-30-2015, 07:02 AM	#9
onehundredoctane Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Greensborough, NC Posts: 2,783 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	^What Jay said. National Speed> If you're not interested in going that far south then you might also try B.R.E. in Concord, NC. They build and support Conrad Grunewald's Formula D Camaro.