DRM or LPE ?
Melting Slicks
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Re: DRM or LPE ? (jimbomill)
I'd go for someone close. Since you live in Jersey, neither or them make sense to me. Why don't you check out Cartek? They seem to have made John Mckey's LT1 run pretty quick :)
Eric
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Re: DRM or LPE ? (jimbomill)
I called Lingenfelter's right after New Year's of '01.
My '88 had just under 21,000 miles, and when I asked them
to give me the full treatment, they turned me down saying,
"John doesn't like to take in cars that are that old. He's too much of
a perfectionist, and doesn't like a car to leave here with anythng
wrong. With older cars, especially those over 20,000 miles
we've found that you just run into TOO much that's wrong on those
cars."
I haven't called back lately. Maybe in the current economy they'll change their tune.
(Here's the edit,) I don't live more than about 120 mile away. Closer if you
run some smaller roads.
[Modified by corvette_bob, 1:47 AM 12/7/2002]
My '88 had just under 21,000 miles, and when I asked them
to give me the full treatment, they turned me down saying,
"John doesn't like to take in cars that are that old. He's too much of
a perfectionist, and doesn't like a car to leave here with anythng
wrong. With older cars, especially those over 20,000 miles
we've found that you just run into TOO much that's wrong on those
cars."
I haven't called back lately. Maybe in the current economy they'll change their tune.
(Here's the edit,) I don't live more than about 120 mile away. Closer if you
run some smaller roads.
[Modified by corvette_bob, 1:47 AM 12/7/2002]
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Re: DRM or LPE ? (jimbomill)
DRM :smash: They have better suspension mods + they are not to bad with engine mods either.
But you can not go wrong with either one. :cheers:
But you can not go wrong with either one. :cheers:
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Burning Brakes
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From: Parker, Colorado, USofA
Re: DRM or LPE ? (ELEVENS)
I would worry a little about LPE with John being laid up.
I wouldn't worry AT All about LPE with John's condition.
I WOULD worry about John tho. :(
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Re: DRM or LPE ? (jimbomill)
Just curious;
Why didn't you mention Callaway? If you are in Jersy they would be closer, wouldn't they? The Super Natural package seems like it holds up agains LPE and DRM. Or do you know something I don't?
- Fozzy
Why didn't you mention Callaway? If you are in Jersy they would be closer, wouldn't they? The Super Natural package seems like it holds up agains LPE and DRM. Or do you know something I don't?
- Fozzy
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Re: DRM or LPE ? (corvette_bob)
I called Lingenfelter's right after New Year's of '01.
My '88 had just under 21,000 miles, and when I asked them
to give me the full treatment, they turned me down saying,
"John doesn't like to take in cars that are that old. He's too much of
a perfectionist, and doesn't like a car to leave here with anythng
wrong. With older cars, especially those over 20,000 miles
we've found that you just run into TOO much that's wrong on those
cars."
I haven't called back lately. Maybe in the current economy they'll change their tune.
(Here's the edit,) I don't live more than about 120 mile away. Closer if you
run some smaller roads.
[Modified by corvette_bob, 1:47 AM 12/7/2002]
My '88 had just under 21,000 miles, and when I asked them
to give me the full treatment, they turned me down saying,
"John doesn't like to take in cars that are that old. He's too much of
a perfectionist, and doesn't like a car to leave here with anythng
wrong. With older cars, especially those over 20,000 miles
we've found that you just run into TOO much that's wrong on those
cars."
I haven't called back lately. Maybe in the current economy they'll change their tune.
(Here's the edit,) I don't live more than about 120 mile away. Closer if you
run some smaller roads.
[Modified by corvette_bob, 1:47 AM 12/7/2002]
Mark
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Re: DRM or LPE ? (Fozzy_Bear)
I just seemed to notice mostly LPE references, and a few DRM too, but not as many for Callaway, that's all. I'm not discounting anyone, just thought the other two were a little more commonly mentioned, and Callaway didn't enter my mind until your post.
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Re: DRM or LPE ? (jimbomill)
Talking about pricey... Callaway :yesnod:
One of the fastest Vettes Callaway has built........Lingenfelter built the engine. :yesnod:
One of the fastest Vettes Callaway has built........Lingenfelter built the engine. :yesnod:
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Re: DRM or LPE ? (Zora)
I have had work done by both. LPE is the winner big time. Talk to Melrose T Tops about setting the car up. They have done alot of racing also.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Cherry Hill NJ
Re: DRM or LPE ? (zrracer)
Was the car new when Ligenfelter did the work? LPE is probably the most prominent one mentioned here, and there's probably a good reason for that.
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From: Maplewood MN
Re: DRM or LPE ? (jimbomill)
is there any way to choose between these two performance giants if you were to upgrade your Vette?
I had DRM do the mods listed in my signature, and am very satisfied with their work.
One of the guys that goes for weekend drives with us, forum member "Johnno", had a SC done by LPE on his Z06 and it looks and runs great.
Calling them both and talking to them is probably your best bet. My vette is heading back to DRM soon for brakes, suspension, and roll bar....Tim Elmquist is person that I have been working with. You could probably post to Johnno on the Great Lakes forum and see if he has a particular contact he likes at LPE.
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Re: DRM or LPE ? (Marlin in Minn)
LPE seems to prefer new - and I emailed DRM a few days back and am awaiting a reply.
There's a local place called Corvette Paramedics whom I may give a call to - they're closer and may not have any qualms about an older ('92) car.
There's a local place called Corvette Paramedics whom I may give a call to - they're closer and may not have any qualms about an older ('92) car.
