Best place for Head/Cam combo purchase and install in SoCal?
06-09-2018, 11:04 PM
#21
Team Owner
06-14-2018, 07:51 PM
#23
Instructor
Sadly I’m going to have to go back on my recommendation for JB. Worst experience I’ve ever had, 3 months to install a cam and had to pay to get things fixed elsewhere. Ended up getting some work redone and returned with Brandon at Accelerated Racing Solutions in Rancho Cucamonga. Higher rate but the quality of work is well worth it and I know my car wouldn’t sit under trees collecting tree sap for months.
any other bad experiences with JB? He has quoted me 2500$ for Cam install dod plug springs, Clutch install, and installing my F1X procharger kit. He seemed very WELL versed and seems like a really cool guy. He said 3-5 days turn around time and I feel confident in him. Jorge seems really nice guy
06-14-2018, 08:08 PM
#24
Team Owner
^ You're in Long Beach...practically AHP's back yard. Go see Kohle.
06-24-2018, 04:46 PM
#25
Instructor
He wants to charge 3500$ for cam and clutch install without the F1X Install that Jorge is throwing in for free $2500 out the door
He is also building the engine with balancing for 1600$ so just over 4k out the door
From my 3 conversations lasting over 20 minutes a piece on the phone he is not only FULLY versed in the LT world but the LS as well, he knows his stuff and it shows. Also his customer service skills seem awesome, I'm going with my gut on this one and seeing Jorge
He is also building the engine with balancing for 1600$ so just over 4k out the door
From my 3 conversations lasting over 20 minutes a piece on the phone he is not only FULLY versed in the LT world but the LS as well, he knows his stuff and it shows. Also his customer service skills seem awesome, I'm going with my gut on this one and seeing Jorge
06-24-2018, 06:30 PM
#26
Team Owner
He wants to charge 3500$ for cam and clutch install without the F1X Install that Jorge is throwing in for free $2500 out the door
He is also building the engine with balancing for 1600$ so just over 4k out the door
From my 3 conversations lasting over 20 minutes a piece on the phone he is not only FULLY versed in the LT world but the LS as well, he knows his stuff and it shows. Also his customer service skills seem awesome, I'm going with my gut on this one and seeing Jorge
He is also building the engine with balancing for 1600$ so just over 4k out the door
From my 3 conversations lasting over 20 minutes a piece on the phone he is not only FULLY versed in the LT world but the LS as well, he knows his stuff and it shows. Also his customer service skills seem awesome, I'm going with my gut on this one and seeing Jorge
DH
06-25-2018, 04:46 PM
#27
Team Owner
Sadly I’m going to have to go back on my recommendation for JB. Worst experience I’ve ever had, 3 months to install a cam and had to pay to get things fixed elsewhere. Ended up getting some work redone and returned with Brandon at Accelerated Racing Solutions in Rancho Cucamonga. Higher rate but the quality of work is well worth it and I know my car wouldn’t sit under trees collecting tree sap for months.
06-25-2018, 05:44 PM
#28
Instructor
Sorry for the long rant, I just hate good people taking the **** end of the stick over a few bad apples.
06-25-2018, 05:49 PM
#29
Instructor
And I wanted to go to him after researching, I really did. Read the above post to state why I didn't or COULDN't even do business with him. I wouldn't want to give that man my money anyways, he was a complete pre-madonna. I'm glad that ARH took over a week to return my phone calls and JBperformance picked up on the first call, life couldn't have gotten any better for me there with a big WIN for team xSLANGx
06-25-2018, 11:19 PM
#30
Intermediate
I have received countless messages on this forum attesting to his quality of work. Jorge is very knowledgeable but his marketing skills are lacking. I am helping him change that after he finishes this and helping him setup SEO practices and forum activity to let people know about his work. From the conversations I promise if you called him you would be sold, he KNOWS HIS ****. Every bolt, possible upgrade etc he is 100% aware and has pushed me to make the right steps such as those upgraded wrist pins. I am going to be out the door for around $4000 with Cam,Clutch,F1X install, Engine build balancing etc. YOU CANNOT BEAT THAT PRICE ANYWHERE. It's nuts. Also I would have used Ryne but not only was he charging me around 4000$ just for cam and clutch but he was a total and complete ******* the entire I spoke with him. I am in the car business as an internet sales associate (8 years now have been an Internet Sales Director for 6 of them till we got rid of the position) so customer service is my forte. Not only am I (Not to toot my horn) one of the friendliest and most upbeat caring and considerate people to speak to (when I want something) but I'm understanding of others if their just having a bad day. Well all 10 + times I talked to Ryne on multiple occasions he was a complete ******* tool. I really have nothing bad to say about people and I know Ryne does AMAZING work and tuning, but he refused to work on my car just because he doesn't like Ben from WeaponX. I WANTED to give him my MONEY . I WAS OK with the 4000$, HE LITERALLY DIDNT WANT TO TAKE MY MONEY BECAUSE OF HIS PRIDE. dumbfounding. Anywaysssssss. I will keep you all up to date, but the idea that inexpensive labor means **** quality on our oh so MECHANICALLY different and special and illustrious LS and LT blocks is absurd. An engine is an engine. These are not Lamborghinis, we all have been brainwashed as corvette owners that we need to pay premium for good work. This sadly is not true.
Sorry for the long rant, I just hate good people taking the **** end of the stick over a few bad apples.
Sorry for the long rant, I just hate good people taking the **** end of the stick over a few bad apples.
this is very reason is why i believe AHP does so well. Obviously their product is amazing but kohle & jake have great customer service skills which is so rare in any type of blue collar industry. It’s so refreshing to come across the guys at AHP.
Last edited by franko9217; 06-25-2018 at 11:21 PM.
06-28-2018, 01:08 PM
#33
Instructor
Customer service is the key element now a days. There are just to many options for us with everything to provide a poor customer experience. Kohle at AHP seemed very friendly when he finally got back to me, nothing bad to say about them at all
06-28-2018, 02:12 PM
#34
Supporting Vendor
Just so everyone knows we do offer full install services at our shop with certified mechanics. So we do it all
Wheels, suspension, exhaust, motor builds and work, maintenance and ceramic work.
Wheels, suspension, exhaust, motor builds and work, maintenance and ceramic work.
08-15-2018, 05:38 PM
#35
Pro
FYI GUYS....Edwin from AHP is no longer at AHP. He’s at different shop now. I honestly don’t need to speak of his work. Most people know AHP because Edwin’s work. He’s told me to mention that he welcomes any work needed.
08-15-2018, 06:21 PM
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There was a bit of a misunderstanding I would like to clarify:
Edwin Worked here at/with American Heritage Performance (AHP) for 4 years.
Edwin is a wonderful Corvette Mechanics and in my honest opinion one the best Corvette Mechanics in the entire country. We never had any issue with any of Edwin work and in Fact he is a dream of a mechanic for a shop owner to have working for/with him!
Edwin left American Heritage Performance (AHP) on his own accord a little over a year ago in order to branch out and do his own thing.
Edwin and I were very good Friends while he was here at AHP and we still are good friends to this very day!
While Edwin worked here he had full access to the entire shop and a full set of keys... in other words I trusted Edwin explicitly the entire time he worked here and still trust him explicitly to this very day.
Edwin is currently up in Canyon Country doing his own shop thing with his Son Angel (who is one of the brightest young men you will meet).
We fully support Edwin in his endeavors and fully recommend him to anyone up in that area who is not wanting to make the drive down to us.
In Fact Edwin is one of AHP approved Cylinder Head and Engine Installers!!!
Just wanted to clarify that since there was some misunderstandings in the past about Edwin branching off and doing his own thing.
If anyone has any questions about this feel free to PM us
https://www.americanheritageperformance.com/
Last edited by American Heritage; 09-03-2019 at 04:51 PM.
08-16-2018, 02:00 AM
#37
Team Owner
Well....there is always two sides to a story...
ive known Edwin for some time now, since back when he worked at rpm.... he wasn’t a thief back then, and he is not one now. I’m a person who likes mind his business....only thing I stated was that he is working elsewhere and he’s available for side work. Whatever happened between he and AHP is between them. Just looking out for my Friend who is a good honest mechanic. I think many can vouch for him here, since many here have had work done by him outside his daily job. His work is great!
on a side note....why did you edit your initial 2 post response?
ive known Edwin for some time now, since back when he worked at rpm.... he wasn’t a thief back then, and he is not one now. I’m a person who likes mind his business....only thing I stated was that he is working elsewhere and he’s available for side work. Whatever happened between he and AHP is between them. Just looking out for my Friend who is a good honest mechanic. I think many can vouch for him here, since many here have had work done by him outside his daily job. His work is great!
on a side note....why did you edit your initial 2 post response?
Edwin is a proven great mechanic and he will come to you and perform many jobs that most of us cannot do or do not want to pay shop prices for.
Besides Edwin the only recommendations I make from my many years of corvette repairs is Richard at WCCH and Donny at Rydell Chevrolet.
This does not mean others don't have equally good experiences with different shops.
DH
08-17-2018, 10:40 PM
#38
Racer
I met Edwin asking for assistance on the forum and he came over to help me install my new steering wheel. By the time he was done changing out the steering wheel, I lost air pressure on all my tires and wasn't sure if it was something he did as a result of 
LOL J/K
Edwin is cool and whatever happened with him and AHP I'm not going to get into. I just know he was never fired or let go and he left on his own term. There's always two story to each side and he seems very knowledgeable and confidence in his work. Best of luck to Edwin in his career!
LOL J/K
Edwin is cool and whatever happened with him and AHP I'm not going to get into. I just know he was never fired or let go and he left on his own term. There's always two story to each side and he seems very knowledgeable and confidence in his work. Best of luck to Edwin in his career!
09-03-2019, 04:45 PM
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Wanted to make a few edits to this thread to clarify a few things for anyone who may read this or has read this thread in the past.
There was a bit of a misunderstanding I would like to clarify:
Edwin Worked here at/with American Heritage Performance (AHP) for 4 years.
Edwin is a wonderful Corvette Mechanics and in my honest opinion one the best Corvette Mechanics in the entire country. We never had any issues with any of Edwin work. In Fact Edwin is a dream of a mechanic for a shop owner to have working for/with him!
Edwin left American Heritage Performance (AHP) on his own accord a little over a year ago in order to branch out and do his own thing.
Edwin and I were very good Friends while he was here at AHP and we still are good friends to this very day!
While Edwin worked here he had full access to the entire shop and a full set of keys... in other words I trusted Edwin explicitly the entire time he worked here and still trust him explicitly to this very day.
Edwin is currently up in Canyon Country doing his own shop thing with his Son Angel (who is one of the brightest young men you will meet).
We fully support Edwin in his endeavors and fully recommend him to anyone up in that area who is not wanting to make the drive down to us.
In Fact Edwin is one of AHP approved Cylinder Head and Engine Installers!!!
Just wanted to clarify that since there was some misunderstandings in the past about Edwin branching off and doing his own thing.
If anyone has any questions about this feel free to PM us
https://www.americanheritageperformance.com/
There was a bit of a misunderstanding I would like to clarify:
Edwin Worked here at/with American Heritage Performance (AHP) for 4 years.
Edwin is a wonderful Corvette Mechanics and in my honest opinion one the best Corvette Mechanics in the entire country. We never had any issues with any of Edwin work. In Fact Edwin is a dream of a mechanic for a shop owner to have working for/with him!
Edwin left American Heritage Performance (AHP) on his own accord a little over a year ago in order to branch out and do his own thing.
Edwin and I were very good Friends while he was here at AHP and we still are good friends to this very day!
While Edwin worked here he had full access to the entire shop and a full set of keys... in other words I trusted Edwin explicitly the entire time he worked here and still trust him explicitly to this very day.
Edwin is currently up in Canyon Country doing his own shop thing with his Son Angel (who is one of the brightest young men you will meet).
We fully support Edwin in his endeavors and fully recommend him to anyone up in that area who is not wanting to make the drive down to us.
In Fact Edwin is one of AHP approved Cylinder Head and Engine Installers!!!
Just wanted to clarify that since there was some misunderstandings in the past about Edwin branching off and doing his own thing.
If anyone has any questions about this feel free to PM us
https://www.americanheritageperformance.com/
Last edited by American Heritage; 09-03-2019 at 04:52 PM.