Forced Induction - Old guy, new company. Hello from GSS Speedshop

Hi guys, Its been a while, some things have changes, some things haven't!

Most of you remember me as Plain old Louis, the guy that worked at LG, and brought you the APS upgrades as well as a slew of other stuff.

I decided that working for the family business just wasnt working out so I ventured out with a good friend and started GSS a few months ago.

We currently hold the fastest 76mm powered 6 speed supra on boost alone, as well as the fastest supra powered by E85.

The car has gone a best of 8.86@160

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lsa_Jhrhj0

and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eMlSeQrWkI&feature=fvw



Why Am I here?

The last 10 years of my life have been devoted to the LS platform, Im planning on continuing that as Its something I truly enjoy.

Here are some shop and event pics. We have been open for a little more than 3 months now, doing well.

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Take care! Im going to post a special on APS upgrades here in the next few days :nod:

Louis Gigliotti

www.GSSspeedshop.com

Hey Louis

love the Supra's

good luck with the new shop..looks nice

Louis was the best thing that happened to my Silverado...1999 daily driver with a 6.0l, front-mount 82mm turbo, running consistent 11.3's @ 12#'s on a conservative tune.

I highly recommend him every chance I get. Money-back guarantee on his work and knows his stuff....tuning, fabrication, suspension, you name it. I doubt there are any other shops with his expertise, the guarantee, and after-the-sale service.

....and Ryan has kind eyes.

Good lookin shop Louis! Best of luck to yas. :thumb:

PS, I like the on site setup!

That shop looks kick ass...right along with everything in it

Good luck on the new business

The first picture was taken by my old college roomate.

Small world.

Is that Sprehe's car?

EDIT - After perusing your website, I see he is involved. Tell him he is a queer.

Love,
-Wade

Thanks guys!

The shop is nice and big, ask Tiago :D You can pull in the shop with a trailer hooked up and park it inside! Its a little tight, but we've fit 4 trailers in there and a lot of cars :)

As for the onsite alignment, its one thing Im really good at. A simple corner balance, toe and thrust setup can totally transform a car. Having spent years in Pro Road racing like ALMS and Grand am, you are forced to bring a 110% car to every event. Chassis setup had to be spot on, or you were at the back of the pack.

We do a lot of road racing events as well, and like any race weekend, its always a good idea to see where the setup is, just like the engine tuneup on the car. Its just as important, but often overlooked.

http://i55.tinypic.com/1zqyqzr.jpg

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I did both of these cars in Houston, and the results were nothing short of fantastic. The White GT is Mullet on the boards, or Joe Dirt. I took a degree and change of negative camber out of it in order to increase the contact patch on the street and for the mile.

a bit off topic, but is there any in car footage of that 8 second pass?

The First video I posted has incar :)

where in the dfw metroplex are you located?

Thanks guys!

The shop is nice and big, ask Tiago :D You can pull in the shop with a trailer hooked up and park it inside! Its a little tight, but we've fit 4 trailers in there and a lot of cars :)



Louis, good to see you as a sponsor!

I wish you guys were closer, I could use some of your expertise gettting down the 1/4 mile :devil:

The GSS shop is HUGE! we visited when they first opened up for a private track rental up there and pulled into their front bay door truck and trailer, etc, and dropped the trailer off and drove the truck out, was pretty funny, you can see my car in a couple of those pics :D

where in the dfw metroplex are you located?

Click (http://www.gssspeedshop.com/Directions)

Click (http://www.gssspeedshop.com/Directions)

holy wow. the shop is 5 minutes from me! I think I just found my new speed shop. I think im gonna bring my car there for dyno tuning. i was gonna take it to lonestar but this shop is even closer

wow that shop is amazing! insanely big!

Very nice! Good luck Louis!

Way to go Louis, proud of you man! :thumb:

Great looking shop! Bob

Good to see you back Louis. Nick had told me a few months ago you went out on your own. New place looks great!


Zach

CONGRATS Louis and best of luck with the new business. Glad you finally announced.

Kevin

Congrats on the new shop. Do you all do SD tuning? I didnt even see any tuning at all on your Services Offered page.

Shop looks pimp!

Congrats on the new shop. Do you all do SD tuning? I didnt even see any tuning at all on your Services Offered page.


Yes I do, I need to add that to the page :)

Congrats on the new shop. Do you all do SD tuning? I didnt even see any tuning at all on your Services Offered page.

...yeah, he SD tuned my truck and AF was always dead on. :nod:

Yes I do, I need to add that to the page :)

ok cool. I sent a PM to you on your Louis at GSS SN.

Thanks for the input Moze. :thumb:

If I ever stop sponsoring, they lock my SN... I value my member #200, and original screen name, so I came up with this one :) Depending on the computer, Ill post/respond with either name.

PM responded! Mozes truck was a single 80mm on a stockish 6.0 with a 2 bar, then a 3 bar, then spray, then meth... I miss that thing, it was pretty neat!

Louis

Yeah, I miss that thing every day. :cry:

Thanks for all the PM replies Louis! I know I kinda bombarded you there.. I look forward to doing business with you very soon! :cool:

I'll start off by saying these guys for sure know what they are doing! Lots of people specialize in giving you a dyno number, well these guys make your car run a number! My old Viper was in several shops before they had their hands on it and after that it ran like a dream. Low boost went 207mph in the mile and we never popped the hood or made any changes all weekend.
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o2/slobra01/Viper/th_206-1.jpg (http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o2/slobra01/Viper/?action=view&current=206-1.mp4)

They are currently building me a Supra and have went above and beyond what they need to do one very single build I have seen. When it comes to turn around time, amazing fab work and putting the power down GSS knows whats up!:chug:

"Moze" have such a big truck i love it. I make a long journey on it may be world tour.

Attach my cooking kit and enjoy the recipes in Alaska.

:chug: :chug:

Skillet (http://www.justcompareit.com/?ag=11)

...insert "Blank Stare" smiley here...

LMAO funniest, most WTF, spam I think I've ever read! :lol:

wtf? LOL :lol:

Boosho love Mozie's "big truck"....yeahhhhhhh! :nod:

Shop looks great Louis. Look forward to working on some projects with you in the near future!

Congratulations on the beautiful new shop guys! I wish you both much success!!

Congrats, Louis! Its a great looking shop and I have no doubt you guys will be successful!

The place looks awesome, Dallas is about 3 hours from here, next time I'm down there I'd love to check it out.

Good luck with everything!

I cannot think of anyone better to take your car to for tuning than this "Old Guy". :hail:

Congratulations!

Nice, Congrats
Louis has built 3 bad ass rides for me they all ran very well,, maybe better than they dyno numbers showed

I had on of the first g5x2 cams n my wifes car it was freaky fast and she daily drove it with no problems

Im glad to your work get recognized a lil more than it did now u r on your own
Good luck. U have a amazing talents

I think I just found a place to take my truck to when i move to texas

Hey Louis, it was good to meet you. thanks for helping with the dyno tune.

are you sure you have never tuned a Holley EFI system before? the way you were handling it it looked like you had a lot of previous experience with the software.

thanks again for all your help

Bump for an awesome guy! Louis has already been VERY helpful to me in answering all my questions and giving me guidance for my very soon upcoming SD tune. Not to mention he has made me some very generous offers and has been more than accommodating for my schedule. I can't wait to get my TA to him in a couple weeks :D

Looking good Louis ! I need to make it over there sometime to check out the new shop ! :nod:

Good luck ! :nod:

Toque