Enduro Suspension Re-Valves etc

I am posting this here rather than in the suspenion forum hoping to get more response specific to enduro use.

I am considering having my forks re-valved, possibly the shock as well (certainly the fork) on my 97 KTM 300Exc. I see lots of positive on MX-Tech's work here, but am considering more local options with a Race Tech dealer that is just a couple miles away, and happens to be a friend of mine. Also - Enduro Engineering is here in Michigan, and Lansing Cycle does re-valve work too... and I am frequently in their area as well.

So - I understand there seems to be differing "philosophies" on how to set up suspension based on the searchs I have done here. But are they still minor differences, and a decent re-valve by about anyone better than stock?

What is it that say Race Tech, or EE would do that would really differ from MX-Tech? How do they approach things differently?

Perhaps the conclusion might be that MX-Tech is better than Race tech, but would the Race Tech or EE still be notably better than stock?

Any specific experience with these (Race Tech, MX Tech, EE, Lansing Cycle) that someone can comment on?

I bought my bike used, and as far as I know, the suspension has never been re-built or re-valved - so is likely very worn and in need of attention (actually what prompted all this was when my fork seals started drooling recently - if I was gonna have them done, why not go all the way!)

I do think a factor might be it is good to use the local guy when you can, he has helped me out quite a few times and is good to work with... BUT - if Race Tech's specs are gonna be worse off than what I have now... thats a different story.

TIA

Thanks all for the replies. Keep em coming - the more i learn of the various options the better.

Regarding the local guy - he really wont have much to offer of his own experience with woods valving - he does a great job it seems with MX/SX valving based on his son's 125 sucess. My guess is at best he can do a good job of exactly what Race Tech specifies, and could likely modify from there if I had some specific recommendations. Tough call still - I hate to not do business with a local shop, not to mention one operated by someone who has gone to bat for me a number of times... but gotta get the thing done right...

I think my local RT dealer will be willing to do a reasonable amount of messing around with my forks - though i had hoped to have this done this winter - not much of time to test them out.

Tm-Enduro - you are about the first person i have heard comment positively about the zokes (seems most every one likes the Ohlins on the rear though). When I think about it though - the complaint with the zokes is the seals - dont really recall tons of complaints with valving. (or is there?).

You may have the best idea yet - rebuild as stock - spend less $ while at it - I am now more leaning towards having EE do it (be it the basic rebuild or the re-valve) - local is more MX oriented, EE is absoultely enduro oriented, and should definetly know what works here in Michigan.

Would appreciate any further comments on the stock valving of the 'zokes - setting aside the routine re-build need - is TM Enduro right here... forks not bad as is so dont re-valve? what do you think?