SF Bay Area Shop Recommendations
02-20-2009, 11:12 AM
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SF Bay Area Shop Recommendations I am asking for a shop or shops that you folks would recommend.
I have a problem with a major flat spot at 2500 RPM, where it feels like a miss fire or something. It also happens at higher RPMs as well. I am not trying to diagnose it here as I have changed out MAF, and EGR with some improvement but not 100%. I am looking for a LS1 savey shop. May need some dyno tuning but I don't know.
Also, I would like a competant shop that can do a rear axle gear change.
Someplace in the SF Bay Area, I am in the South bay but can travel a reasonable distance for a good shop.
Thanks,
Tony C
I have a problem with a major flat spot at 2500 RPM, where it feels like a miss fire or something. It also happens at higher RPMs as well. I am not trying to diagnose it here as I have changed out MAF, and EGR with some improvement but not 100%. I am looking for a LS1 savey shop. May need some dyno tuning but I don't know.
Also, I would like a competant shop that can do a rear axle gear change.
Someplace in the SF Bay Area, I am in the South bay but can travel a reasonable distance for a good shop.
Thanks,
Tony C
02-20-2009, 08:53 PM
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i'd recommend synergy.
i had some work done there, but i was the odd LSx powered car without turbos.
check out norcal-lsx.com
you can probably find someone to plug in and diagnose the problem for gas money.
i had rearend specialties in santa clara throw a torsen with 3.42s in my v6 camaro ages ago. price was right and i had no problems/noises/etc with that rear.
i had some work done there, but i was the odd LSx powered car without turbos.
check out norcal-lsx.com
you can probably find someone to plug in and diagnose the problem for gas money.
i had rearend specialties in santa clara throw a torsen with 3.42s in my v6 camaro ages ago. price was right and i had no problems/noises/etc with that rear.
05-26-2013, 12:00 AM
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Where to buy LS engines in the North Bay? 
I'm looking into placing a LS or engine from a used Silverado or Tahoe into my 1974 GMC. Any suggestions? I'm on a huge budget.
I may have located a 2003 Tahoe with a 4.8 2WD thru Craigslist. But the Tahoe suffered severe front end damage. The water pump and AC bracket are damaged along with the tensioner. The starter is damaged due to the engine being shifted and pinched between motor mounts and frame. Is all this damage worth $1500? An engine, 4.8 with all electronics and a 4L60E plus a drive shaft.
Otherwise is Pick and Pull somewhat decent place to look for a drivetrain?
4.8?
5.3?
6.0?
7.4? I wish I could only afford!
05-28-2013, 02:25 PM
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I'm looking into placing a LS or engine from a used Silverado or Tahoe into my 1974 GMC. Any suggestions? I'm on a huge budget.
I may have located a 2003 Tahoe with a 4.8 2WD thru Craigslist. But the Tahoe suffered severe front end damage. The water pump and AC bracket are damaged along with the tensioner. The starter is damaged due to the engine being shifted and pinched between motor mounts and frame. Is all this damage worth $1500? An engine, 4.8 with all electronics and a 4L60E plus a drive shaft.
Otherwise is Pick and Pull somewhat decent place to look for a drivetrain?
4.8?
5.3?
6.0?
7.4? I wish I could only afford!
When I looked into doing my swap I found 6.0 liter for about 15500 to my door from LQK call and ask about 5.3, honestly you can find 4l60e for dirt cheap. The driveshaft you get with tahoe will be a waste.
