NYC to SoCal - Shop Recomendation for turn key CARB build for my FRC
05-20-2018, 08:46 AM
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Burning Brakes
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NYC to SoCal - Shop Recomendation for turn key CARB build for my FRC
Finally !!
Relocating to LA in July and will be shipping my modified C5 (in storage for the last 12 YEARS) to California. Ideally, directly to the door of a TRUSTED shop that can be recommended to get my car CARB legal and running perfectly. Probably looking at a full engine replacement (Superchaging an E-Rod crate seems to be the best option).
I know Mamo is building motors out there too but I KNOW I have some electrical issues at this point and need competence in that area as well.
Any suggestions ? Looking to put myself in someone’s hands on this and not get ripped off. Car MUST pass CARB. Any part of California works since I am shipping.
Thanks for any suggestions boys. I am not replacing the car I would rather pay to get it perfect.
Relocating to LA in July and will be shipping my modified C5 (in storage for the last 12 YEARS) to California. Ideally, directly to the door of a TRUSTED shop that can be recommended to get my car CARB legal and running perfectly. Probably looking at a full engine replacement (Superchaging an E-Rod crate seems to be the best option).
I know Mamo is building motors out there too but I KNOW I have some electrical issues at this point and need competence in that area as well.
Any suggestions ? Looking to put myself in someone’s hands on this and not get ripped off. Car MUST pass CARB. Any part of California works since I am shipping.
Thanks for any suggestions boys. I am not replacing the car I would rather pay to get it perfect.
05-20-2018, 11:55 AM
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Team Owner
American Heritage Performance in Harbor City. Talk to Kohle and he will take great care of you. They get consistently great reviews from their customers (including me). 
https://www.americanheritageperformance.com/
https://www.americanheritageperformance.com/
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Mirek (05-20-2018)
05-23-2018, 03:23 PM
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American Heritage Performance in Harbor City. Talk to Kohle and he will take great care of you. They get consistently great reviews from their customers (including me).
https://www.americanheritageperformance.com/
https://www.americanheritageperformance.com/
Cant recommend Kohle and his team enough.
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Mirek (05-24-2018)
05-24-2018, 04:37 AM
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Burning Brakes
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I reached out to Khole with my situation and he was straight forward, responsive and honest in the scenarios and solutions he presented me. After going back and forth with dozens of shops, I will be shipping my car to American Heritage and cannot thank you guys enough for the recommendation. I am so thrilled that I finally have a plan, and a good one at that !
05-26-2018, 05:40 PM
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I reached out to Khole with my situation and he was straight forward, responsive and honest in the scenarios and solutions he presented me. After going back and forth with dozens of shops, I will be shipping my car to American Heritage and cannot thank you guys enough for the recommendation. I am so thrilled that I finally have a plan, and a good one at that !
You won't be sorry!
08-23-2018, 09:31 AM
#7
Burning Brakes
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Update: Jake (GM) and Khole at AHP are straight up great guys THANK YOU for the direction.
I met with them to discuss the details, got the car in the carrier and put down a deposit on a Darton Sleaved LS3 (440) build ideally with a 4inch stroke. No power adder so we will see what Darton can do/recommend but worst case I will go 4.125 (bore and stroke) rotating assembly and be done.
An aluminum 440 is just ridiculous and I want one, that said, the car must blow cold A/C with no idle drama in 100 degree heat in traffic so cam selection is key.
Also, doing an AHP ported “stealth” MSD Intake (new engine mounts required for hood clearance), AHP Ported LS7 T-Body, AHP reworked LS7 heads (my Decked AFR 205’s will soon be for sale, AHP will remove and ship) Dewitt’s Radiator & Fan kit, Upgraded Injectors, ARP studs, LS7 fuel rails, etc..... Gonna keep my original size LGM Longtubes.
BTR will spec the cam but I am totally open to any general or specific inputs on that...... car already has 4.10’s and weights 2,995 lbs. I get quench and compression but struggle with if I would need reliefs in the Pistons. Most stroker kits seem to have them. I want max compression and wonder if I should even deck the heads ?
Should be a monster no ? Hoping for 550+. Already specing brakes and suspention to keep it in line.
I met with them to discuss the details, got the car in the carrier and put down a deposit on a Darton Sleaved LS3 (440) build ideally with a 4inch stroke. No power adder so we will see what Darton can do/recommend but worst case I will go 4.125 (bore and stroke) rotating assembly and be done.
An aluminum 440 is just ridiculous and I want one, that said, the car must blow cold A/C with no idle drama in 100 degree heat in traffic so cam selection is key.
Also, doing an AHP ported “stealth” MSD Intake (new engine mounts required for hood clearance), AHP Ported LS7 T-Body, AHP reworked LS7 heads (my Decked AFR 205’s will soon be for sale, AHP will remove and ship) Dewitt’s Radiator & Fan kit, Upgraded Injectors, ARP studs, LS7 fuel rails, etc..... Gonna keep my original size LGM Longtubes.
BTR will spec the cam but I am totally open to any general or specific inputs on that...... car already has 4.10’s and weights 2,995 lbs. I get quench and compression but struggle with if I would need reliefs in the Pistons. Most stroker kits seem to have them. I want max compression and wonder if I should even deck the heads ?
Should be a monster no ? Hoping for 550+. Already specing brakes and suspention to keep it in line.
08-23-2018, 06:35 PM
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Decided to ship the car back to MI when completed.
08-23-2018, 08:18 PM
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What is max compression? What head? lots to consider, do the math .Measure twice cut once.
aluminum 440 will be a blast. What intake are you going with?
aluminum 440 will be a blast. What intake are you going with?
08-24-2018, 09:12 AM
#11
Burning Brakes
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Sounds like we will go 434 (4,155) to keep the stroke at 4.00 for durability/reliability
AHP Ported LS7 & AHP Ported MSD intake was decided.
AHP Ported LS7 & AHP Ported MSD intake was decided.
08-26-2018, 08:17 PM
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Safety Car
Much easier to smog a built motor in most other states. When I moved back to California from Nv and Az I sold all my built motor cars except one 383 that had CARB legal shorty headers. I hope you plan on spending some quality time in Michigan. Having a car rebuilt and being 2000 miles away would be a shame.