transsam

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I am pretty much at my wit's end trying to get my car together - not enough time or energy. I think I am going to take it to a shop to finish. Has anyone used JBA in San Diego? What was your experience? Are they worth the cost?

I would love to take it to CMS, but since it's not running, that far of a tow would be pretty steep, so I was hoping that JBA would work, so I could save $250 in towing.

Basically, I need cats bolted to manifold, AIR and EGR installed, o2 sensors rewired to PCM (previously cut), tighten crank pulley.

Marc3.4V6

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They built a motor for me a few years ago. It was poorly assembled and has many problems. From what I hear, I wasn't the only one. I told them it was burning oil and if I should use thicker oil and they told me "that's just what you're gonna get with forged pistons" and to try 10w40. It didn't help.

haighter

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I wouldnt take it to JBA at all. Have the guys at CMS do it correctly and for a good price. Give me a call and I'll hook you up with a tow for about half what your looking at. 209-559-7342.

gmantheman

I have heard more negative than positive about JBA. They do have Cars and Coffee the 2nd Sunday of the month, so that's plus.

gmantheman

Another option is JR competition in Escondido.