Who still does performance engine work?
Racer
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 419
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From: Bel Air Maryland
Seems like the LT1/4 vettes of the 90's are somewhat being phased out as far as finding parts and finding places that do performance builds on them.If I wanted to have and insane horsepower motor built and installed and tuned,who would be the go to company/shop? Who still does these things for the C4?
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Advanced
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 99
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From: Virginia
The LS7 valve drop has to do with poor driving/gear shifting. I have a friend in San Diego with a stock Z06, and it has 188,000 miles.
Last year we drove to NC for the Coca-Cola 600, drove Tail of The Dragon, and back to California.
No it will not bolt to the LT4 bell-housing, but Im sure there is an adapter plate for sale somewhere, and it will never plug to anything that is 15 years older.
Last year we drove to NC for the Coca-Cola 600, drove Tail of The Dragon, and back to California.
No it will not bolt to the LT4 bell-housing, but Im sure there is an adapter plate for sale somewhere, and it will never plug to anything that is 15 years older.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Spartanburg South Carolina
Better late than never but another vote for Jim, TPI421VETTE, here. When(not if) i get ready to build another car in the future, and it utilizes a Chevy powerplant, Jim will be building it for me. Hands down best builder i have ever worked with on a personal and professional level!
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I dont post too often but cant pass this one up buddy...
Jim Barth (tpi 421 vette) is not only just a good engine builder, but a great guy in general. Jim flew into Canada and helped me to sort out the bugs with the 421. I'll never forget pulling onto the highway with a 2nd to 3rd gear pull and looking over and seeing Jim with a smile as big as mine. The motor he build made torque everywhere and was enjoyable to drive.
I have since sold my C4 and C6 and will get back into it soon after my huge project is finished. But this time I am thinking of an LS3 based car with a power adder (no more C4 boys sorry). In saying that if I ever build another engine I wouldnt hesitate to call Jim.
Jim stayed at my house for a week with my family. I trust him like a brother and so should anyone else. One class act! But be aware. This big man can eat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jim Barth (tpi 421 vette) is not only just a good engine builder, but a great guy in general. Jim flew into Canada and helped me to sort out the bugs with the 421. I'll never forget pulling onto the highway with a 2nd to 3rd gear pull and looking over and seeing Jim with a smile as big as mine. The motor he build made torque everywhere and was enjoyable to drive.
I have since sold my C4 and C6 and will get back into it soon after my huge project is finished. But this time I am thinking of an LS3 based car with a power adder (no more C4 boys sorry). In saying that if I ever build another engine I wouldnt hesitate to call Jim.
Jim stayed at my house for a week with my family. I trust him like a brother and so should anyone else. One class act! But be aware. This big man can eat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!