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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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Give him a call @ 530-701-8488 and see, he should be able to. He seems pretty knowledgeable about ems.
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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hey smogsux...i've heard ben is in marrysvile is that right?

oh and quick question...whats wrong with your 240z? pm me if ya want.
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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hey smogsux...i've heard ben is in marrysvile is that right?

oh and quick question...whats wrong with your 240z? pm me if ya want.
Yuba City which is pretty much Marysville.
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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whats petex rep on 7? im just asking.. thats all folks..
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 12:36 AM
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n/m got my 7 running again... there is some lose connection somewhere between the relay and the fuel pump. so we spliced a wire on the relay and ran it to the pump runs good. good mechanic and knows his stuff... works also with Junpower ..
THANKS ALOT Peter S.
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Thumbs up

Just got home from the 140mi trek that was the trip home from Rotary Evolution. Ben (Karack) tied up some loose ends with my car and retuned it to 15 psi and I was smiles all the way home. The car responds like a dream, it feels even more responsive than my M3. Despite my shoddy injectors, he was able to tune it to a smooth idle and decent hot-start. The car is a BLAST to drive.

+10 to Ben and his GREAT work. He's very thorough and does clean work. Highly worth the drive (2hrs for me) and worth every penny he charges, if not more.

Thanks Ben! Time for a dyno...

Jaime
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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^ good stuff.

I know Ben's been really busy with a lotta customer cars but I need his help too! Give me a call Ben!
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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Yeah Jaime Ben told me you were in town...someone shoulda called me haha I was outta school
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by rotary#10
whats petex rep on 7? im just asking.. thats all folks..
Ask Junpower.
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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Yeah Jaime Ben told me you were in town...someone shoulda called me haha I was outta school
I don't have your number dude, I should have asked Ben to call you...damnit. I asked him if you were coming out and he said he didn't know lol
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 11:45 AM
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If your car needs help call karack he know what to do
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 12:11 AM
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Was wondering where a reputable place to do power fc tuning in Norcal?

Thanks
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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^karack will tune if you rent a dyno
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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I work out in VA at the new mazda rotary reman plant and my parents friends are looking for someone that can repair a 79 rx7, anyone have a recommendation in the sacramento area?
They are actually located in Vacaville but if there is anything nearby let me know. I think its time for a rebuild on it but I have no idea being on the other coast now and seeing it in person.
Thanks.
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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^ if you read thru this you will find one, your like the 20th person who asks that
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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Anybody know if Ben is super busy or something? I haven't heard from him in more than a month! I wanna get my oil cooler back!
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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yea this month 3 rebuilds, 2 ports, 2 installs, 1 4 lug to turbo 2 conversion refurbishing all parts for the conversion including engine accessories and crispy wiring harness so i've been pretty busy past few weeks. i'll give you a call and going through my PMs later since i'm still tired after a 16 hour day yesterday.

oh, and that doesn't include the smaller job appointments... :p
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Karack
yea this month 3 rebuilds, 2 ports, 2 installs, 1 4 lug to turbo 2 conversion refurbishing all parts for the conversion including engine accessories and crispy wiring harness so i've been pretty busy past few weeks. i'll give you a call and going through my PMs later since i'm still tired after a 16 hour day yesterday.

oh, and that doesn't include the smaller job appointments... :p
Well I gave your # posted to some family friends with a 79, not sure if they set anything up yet but they have been trying to find someone that knows how to work on the rotary and I found you on here.
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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i hav get ma engine rebuilt
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 06:26 PM
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KARACK FTMFW!! Just dropped her off. I cant wait to hook my toys up n smoke my boys $10k jdm Sti swap!
Rotary love!
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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did you see my car?! i havent seen it in a while i got to give ben a visit soon
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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Hey Ben I haven't heard from you in months! Is there any time I could fit in your schedule to bring my car up to get my oil cooler back? I'm only a 30 min drive away!
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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Anybody hear from Ben recently? He has not returned my calls, voice messages, or PM. The last time I spoke with him on the phone was sometime in January and the last time I heard from him was his reply above in this thread in February. My engine was rebuilt by Ben in November and I have not been back at his shop since. I want to swap my own oil cooler back and other things to be addressed as well. Where are you Ben?
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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shhh... hes rebuilding my car right now leave him alone!
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 04:06 AM
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That's cool but at least give me a courtesy by replying back to my messages and calls. And I also hope for Ben to schedule me because I'm thinking he seems to be taking new projects and since my main project has already been completed I'm just being ignored or something.
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