Andi Green standup guy!
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Racer
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Andi Green standup guy!
Hi guys,
Relatively new here. Mostly hang out at Z06vette. Well, to make a long story short, I bought a forged short block from A&A, had a problem with a vibration that shouldn't be there (sh*t happens). Took the car back to Andi, had him drive the car to see if I'm crazy or that there might be a problem. Andi drove the car, and concurred that something was amiss and he volunteered me another short block. Didn't give me any excuses just said that he would fix it. We agreed on the fix some additional upgrades, shook hands, and that was it.
Well let me say publicly, that A&A Corvette is a VERY STANDUP shop. Doing business with high quality people such as Andi is defintely a plus.
ANDI, THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR HONOR, ETHICS, AND PRINCIPALS.
You could have hung me out to dry and you didn't!
Zrod
Relatively new here. Mostly hang out at Z06vette. Well, to make a long story short, I bought a forged short block from A&A, had a problem with a vibration that shouldn't be there (sh*t happens). Took the car back to Andi, had him drive the car to see if I'm crazy or that there might be a problem. Andi drove the car, and concurred that something was amiss and he volunteered me another short block. Didn't give me any excuses just said that he would fix it. We agreed on the fix some additional upgrades, shook hands, and that was it.
Well let me say publicly, that A&A Corvette is a VERY STANDUP shop. Doing business with high quality people such as Andi is defintely a plus.
ANDI, THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR HONOR, ETHICS, AND PRINCIPALS.
You could have hung me out to dry and you didn't!
Zrod
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Originally Posted by Zrod
Hi guys,
Relatively new here. Mostly hang out at Z06vette. Well, to make a long story short, I bought a forged short block from A&A, had a problem with a vibration that shouldn't be there (sh*t happens). Took the car back to Andi, had him drive the car to see if I'm crazy or that there might be a problem. Andi drove the car, and concurred that something was amiss and he volunteered me another short block. Didn't give me any excuses just said that he would fix it. We agreed on the fix some additional upgrades, shook hands, and that was it.
Well let me say publicly, that A&A Corvette is a VERY STANDUP shop. Doing business with high quality people such as Andi is defintely a plus.
ANDI, THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR HONOR, ETHICS, AND PRINCIPALS.
You could have hung me out to dry and you didn't!
Zrod
Relatively new here. Mostly hang out at Z06vette. Well, to make a long story short, I bought a forged short block from A&A, had a problem with a vibration that shouldn't be there (sh*t happens). Took the car back to Andi, had him drive the car to see if I'm crazy or that there might be a problem. Andi drove the car, and concurred that something was amiss and he volunteered me another short block. Didn't give me any excuses just said that he would fix it. We agreed on the fix some additional upgrades, shook hands, and that was it.
Well let me say publicly, that A&A Corvette is a VERY STANDUP shop. Doing business with high quality people such as Andi is defintely a plus.
ANDI, THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR HONOR, ETHICS, AND PRINCIPALS.
You could have hung me out to dry and you didn't!
Zrod
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From: Woodland Hills CA
Originally Posted by Zrod
Hi guys,
Relatively new here. Mostly hang out at Z06vette. Well, to make a long story short, I bought a forged short block from A&A, had a problem with a vibration that shouldn't be there (sh*t happens). Took the car back to Andi, had him drive the car to see if I'm crazy or that there might be a problem. Andi drove the car, and concurred that something was amiss and he volunteered me another short block. Didn't give me any excuses just said that he would fix it. We agreed on the fix some additional upgrades, shook hands, and that was it.
Well let me say publicly, that A&A Corvette is a VERY STANDUP shop. Doing business with high quality people such as Andi is defintely a plus.
ANDI, THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR HONOR, ETHICS, AND PRINCIPALS.
You could have hung me out to dry and you didn't!
Zrod
Relatively new here. Mostly hang out at Z06vette. Well, to make a long story short, I bought a forged short block from A&A, had a problem with a vibration that shouldn't be there (sh*t happens). Took the car back to Andi, had him drive the car to see if I'm crazy or that there might be a problem. Andi drove the car, and concurred that something was amiss and he volunteered me another short block. Didn't give me any excuses just said that he would fix it. We agreed on the fix some additional upgrades, shook hands, and that was it.
Well let me say publicly, that A&A Corvette is a VERY STANDUP shop. Doing business with high quality people such as Andi is defintely a plus.
ANDI, THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR HONOR, ETHICS, AND PRINCIPALS.
You could have hung me out to dry and you didn't!
Zrod
Rod, Andy ( and now Charlie too ) is the most unquestionably FAIR and HONEST individual I have EVER dealt with. It would be nice if Andy's work ethic became contagious in the So. Cal aftermarket world...and in the business world for that matter!
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I feel bad about ever letting the car go.
It had a noticeable vibration right after I installed the motor. I pulled the clutch and had it rebalanced. It was definately out of whack. I drove the car after the clutch and it seemed fine. I really should have driven it further. If you drive it normally, you don't feel a thing. If you sort of let it "hover" at around 3000 RPM under no load there is a subtle vibration. My bad. No excuse for letting it out the door.
Anyway, I have another one built and I figured I'd just swap it out and get him on his way. Rod, being a true gearhead, says" how about something bigger" So we're going to do a 402 instead.
I'll give him full credit for the 346, just charge him the difference in the motor price and install it for free. Fair 'nuff? He thought so.
Besides, I figured that if I was real nice to him, he's start spelling my name correctly!
On another note. I just installed a short block that a customer bought elseware. Almost immediately, it had signs of a leaky head gasket and a ton of blowby. I pulled the block and found #7 sleeve was actually above the deck on one side and noticeably below the deck on the other. The aluminum is cracked on the outside of the sleeve but the sleeve itself is fine. Thewre's also a ridge all the way around the sleeve. It's right down the middle of the sleeve. Almost like there's a sleeve within a sleeve. I've never seen this before on a factory block.
My guess is that the original supplier got a GM reject block by mistake.
I just hope they'll make it right for him.
It had a noticeable vibration right after I installed the motor. I pulled the clutch and had it rebalanced. It was definately out of whack. I drove the car after the clutch and it seemed fine. I really should have driven it further. If you drive it normally, you don't feel a thing. If you sort of let it "hover" at around 3000 RPM under no load there is a subtle vibration. My bad. No excuse for letting it out the door.
Anyway, I have another one built and I figured I'd just swap it out and get him on his way. Rod, being a true gearhead, says" how about something bigger" So we're going to do a 402 instead.
I'll give him full credit for the 346, just charge him the difference in the motor price and install it for free. Fair 'nuff? He thought so.
Besides, I figured that if I was real nice to him, he's start spelling my name correctly!
On another note. I just installed a short block that a customer bought elseware. Almost immediately, it had signs of a leaky head gasket and a ton of blowby. I pulled the block and found #7 sleeve was actually above the deck on one side and noticeably below the deck on the other. The aluminum is cracked on the outside of the sleeve but the sleeve itself is fine. Thewre's also a ridge all the way around the sleeve. It's right down the middle of the sleeve. Almost like there's a sleeve within a sleeve. I've never seen this before on a factory block.
My guess is that the original supplier got a GM reject block by mistake.
I just hope they'll make it right for him.
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: malibu ca
Originally Posted by Andy@AandACorvette
I feel bad about ever letting the car go.
It had a noticeable vibration right after I installed the motor. I pulled the clutch and had it rebalanced. It was definately out of whack. I drove the car after the clutch and it seemed fine. I really should have driven it further. If you drive it normally, you don't feel a thing. If you sort of let it "hover" at around 3000 RPM under no load there is a subtle vibration. My bad. No excuse for letting it out the door.
Anyway, I have another one built and I figured I'd just swap it out and get him on his way. Rod, being a true gearhead, says" how about something bigger" So we're going to do a 402 instead.
I'll give him full credit for the 346, just charge him the difference in the motor price and install it for free. Fair 'nuff? He thought so.
Besides, I figured that if I was real nice to him, he's start spelling my name correctly!
On another note. I just installed a short block that a customer bought elseware. Almost immediately, it had signs of a leaky head gasket and a ton of blowby. I pulled the block and found #7 sleeve was actually above the deck on one side and noticeably below the deck on the other. The aluminum is cracked on the outside of the sleeve but the sleeve itself is fine. Thewre's also a ridge all the way around the sleeve. It's right down the middle of the sleeve. Almost like there's a sleeve within a sleeve. I've never seen this before on a factory block.
My guess is that the original supplier got a GM reject block by mistake.
I just hope they'll make it right for him.
It had a noticeable vibration right after I installed the motor. I pulled the clutch and had it rebalanced. It was definately out of whack. I drove the car after the clutch and it seemed fine. I really should have driven it further. If you drive it normally, you don't feel a thing. If you sort of let it "hover" at around 3000 RPM under no load there is a subtle vibration. My bad. No excuse for letting it out the door.
Anyway, I have another one built and I figured I'd just swap it out and get him on his way. Rod, being a true gearhead, says" how about something bigger" So we're going to do a 402 instead.
I'll give him full credit for the 346, just charge him the difference in the motor price and install it for free. Fair 'nuff? He thought so.
Besides, I figured that if I was real nice to him, he's start spelling my name correctly!
On another note. I just installed a short block that a customer bought elseware. Almost immediately, it had signs of a leaky head gasket and a ton of blowby. I pulled the block and found #7 sleeve was actually above the deck on one side and noticeably below the deck on the other. The aluminum is cracked on the outside of the sleeve but the sleeve itself is fine. Thewre's also a ridge all the way around the sleeve. It's right down the middle of the sleeve. Almost like there's a sleeve within a sleeve. I've never seen this before on a factory block.
My guess is that the original supplier got a GM reject block by mistake.
I just hope they'll make it right for him.
Ya try and tell as many car guys as you can about a cool shop, and what do ya get? Your chops busted because ya can't spell. Geez!!!
Last edited by Zrod; Sep 26, 2005 at 11:02 PM.
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From: London(UK)/Troyes(France)
Andy is a great guy!! I'm always gonna order from him. I ordered two P1SC kits (one for my brother in law and one for me). I'm more than satisfied. He always answered the phone, ready to help at any time even when I was a real PITA 
Really a great shop!!!!!
Keep up the great work Andy!!
Really a great shop!!!!!
Keep up the great work Andy!!
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From: Ventura CA
Originally Posted by Zrod
Ya try and tell as many car guys as you can about a cool shop, and what do ya get? Your chops busted because ya can't spell. Geez!!!
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I broke a valve spring recently and called Andy after hours tonight. He answered the phone right away and told me they could get the spring on the way in the morning. This is the type of customer service that makes AA Crovette one of the best!
Thanks Again Andy
You had me going there for a minute when you told me you didn't have an EO number for the spring. 
Thanks Again Andy
You had me going there for a minute when you told me you didn't have an EO number for the spring.
Last edited by Bigben; Sep 28, 2005 at 10:48 PM.
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From: San Diego CA
Another TTT for a great shop. I had an "after install" glitch that he knew about and the local Chevy dealer just hosed us on, and I still won't let him reimburse me for the full inflated cost.
Guess maybe I am looking forward to the next trip to his shop too.
What a great group of people. I can't imagine it gets any better than this
Guess maybe I am looking forward to the next trip to his shop too.
What a great group of people. I can't imagine it gets any better than this
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From: Las Vegas NV
I agree Andy is a hell of a guy they have a class act in Ventura. I will be sending the Z down as soon as I get my funding for one of his Vortec setups...... Keep up the good work Andy!!
Keep up the good work Andy!!
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From: Woodland Hills CA
Originally Posted by Bigben
I broke a valve spring recently and called Andy after hours tonight. He answered the phone right away and told me they could get the spring on the way in the morning. This is the type of customer service that makes AA Crovette one of the best!
Thanks Again Andy
Thanks Again Andy
Andy, or is it Andi, is true blue, and always goes above and beyond the call
Last edited by AWSM_06; Sep 28, 2005 at 09:40 AM.
