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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 02:29 PM
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Yes, its true. Larry is no longer with Speed Inc. As the owner here, I would like to say a few things. First of all, he will be missed, after 10 years, I couldnt feel any other way, and expect to remain friends with him, and on good business terms with his new employer.

Secondly, our customer service will not be anything less than excellent. I will be currently overseeing all service, tuning, and dyno appointments, and I personally guarantee it. ......Finally, and most importantly, we have the same great technicians and tuner that we have always had, incorporating the most LSX experience you will find. Your car will be worked on and tuned by the same people, with the same quality service, at the same competitive pricing as before. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email me personally.



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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 03:33 PM
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Sorry to hear he is no longer with you guys'
But things change, and sometimes moving on is innevidable!
I'm sure Speed Inc. will continue offering the same great service to the LSx community as before.

Good Luck to Both Larry and Speed Inc.
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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Sorry to hear Tom. Things happen though. Speed will be the only place I get my parts from. Should be ordering some this week actually.
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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Speed will be missed by me as well and you guys have no worries as Tom mentioned being that the whole shop crew is still there

We look forward to keeping a good relationship.

Thanks Tom and guys
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 05:52 PM
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Sorry to hear Larry will no longer be at Speedinc . Good luck and hope to see you around at the track.
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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Dang, I guess I better get out more. I didn't know Larry left Speed.

Good luck to both Larry and Speed Inc. Both, have done great work for me and have always been happy with it.
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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How far are you guys out on Tunes Tom?
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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How far are you guys out on Tunes Tom?
email me and let me know the combo and if you are looking for a basic or full.

Keep in mind, we've tuned thousands of LSX based vehicles, so we usually jammed this time of year, but I will see what I can do

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Speed Inc does the best LS tuning hands down! Jim for president
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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Agreed it will be a retune from them. treated me well before
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Originally Posted by LS1 SPEED INC.
Yes, its true. Larry is no longer with Speed Inc. As the owner here, I would like to say a few things. First of all, he will be missed, after 10 years, I couldnt feel any other way, and expect to remain friends with him, and on good business terms with his new employer.

Secondly, our customer service will not be anything less than excellent. I will be currently overseeing all service, tuning, and dyno appointments, and I personally guarantee it. ......Finally, and most importantly, we have the same great technicians and tuner that we have always had, incorporating the most LSX experience you will find. Your car will be worked on and tuned by the same people, with the same quality service, at the same competitive pricing as before. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email me personally.



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Tom,

Best of luck to you and Larry and as you know this type of change is all part of life and often times inevitable. Also, nice to hear that your personally taking over where Larry left off and that Larry parted on good terms, etc.

Best of luck.

Jim P.



ps-Tom, for my stock 06 C6 Z with just CAI and Bullet Exhaust, I would like to get a baseline dyno number, in order to determine what she is putting down at the wheels, b/f moving on to a dyno tune.

Can you shoot me a pm what you would charge me just to make one dyno pull to get a baseline number?

From there, once my extended warranty expires then on to a dyno tune with Mr. Moran (your top notch dyno tuner).

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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 10:35 PM
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I will Definitely be bringing my car to Speed to be tuned by the only person i would want it to be done by once the turbo build is complete!!

Good luck to you Larry, i know we had our differences in the past! Wish you all the best though!!
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 10:16 AM
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Speed inc forever!
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Good luck with the transition Larry.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1 SPEED INC.
email me and let me know the combo and if you are looking for a basic or full.

Keep in mind, we've tuned thousands of LSX based vehicles, so we usually jammed this time of year, but I will see what I can do

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I am new to LS motors So I will be at speed inc to get my car tuned May10th First time thanks To Dan and Larry very cool guys and very helpful info and all my questions Hope to see you at the track Larry And Tom see you soon to get my car tuned thanks
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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 05:28 PM
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Since Larry is no longer there w/ his LT1 396, who do you talk to about LT1's?
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Old May 4, 2011 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by BOLO
Since Larry is no longer there w/ his LT1 396, who do you talk to about LT1's?
Send PM To Larry himself very cool guy
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Old May 4, 2011 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Wildcobra
I am new to LS motors So I will be at speed inc to get my car tuned May10th First time thanks To Dan and Larry very cool guys and very helpful info and all my questions Hope to see you at the track Larry And Tom see you soon to get my car tuned thanks
We'll see you Tuesday for your tune
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Old May 5, 2011 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Wildcobra
I am new to LS motors So I will be at speed inc to get my car tuned May10th First time thanks To Dan and Larry very cool guys and very helpful info and all my questions Hope to see you at the track Larry And Tom see you soon to get my car tuned thanks
glad I could help while at Speed and I'm sure I will see you around

good luck with getting the car tuned and you are in good hands with Jim @ Speed Inc.

thanks everyone
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