Luke opens up shop Sr swaps, Rb swaps, Ls1, Custom fab work, race car prep

[blu808]

Thats right, due to my financial situation i will be opening the shock drifting garage for mechanical work.

I have years of expierience, and have swapped about anything imaginable.

We can have your car in and out usually within a day if all the parts are in stock, and we offer competitive pricing.

We also will be offering mechanical work:

Diff removal, welding, re seal, and reinstall.
Clutch jobs
Tranny work
5 speed swaps
roll cage fabrication
guage installation
suspension work
race allignments

Basically anything you would need.

All this backed with my knowledge, and actual on track expierience. I usually get a couple emails every week from people wanting me to do work on their cars. Well now i have the time and space to do it.

http://www.shockdrifting.com/articles/lukefd/5-26.jpg
http://www.shockdrifting.com/articles/lukefd/4-60.jpg
http://www.shockdrifting.com/articles/lukefd/4-17.jpg
http://www.shockdrifting.com/luke/shockparty%20043.jpg
http://www.shockdrifting.com/luke/shockparty%20033.jpg


Please pm, email, or call 408-515-9598 for more information.

Thanks.

[95zilvia]

My SR runs like shit. Do you diagnose/troubleshoot?

s13 redtop in an S13.

[blu808]

Sure do.

When would you like to bring her by?

[DJPimpFlex]

custom carbon fiber work?

[-usmd-180sx]

Yeah, Luke, you found a solution to your financial situation. Its a good idea since you are involved with cars a lot. Might as well put that knowledge and experience to use. =)

Where are you working out of? I might need a clutch/flywheel installed and at the same time a looky here at my tranny (runs like shit). Lemme know. thanks

I also need an S-afc and some other electronics hooked up =).

[downshift_sideways]

Hey luke i was thinking about a B & M short shifter along with a clutch job.
pricing for installation?

[blu808]

Thanks guys. I really hope i can make somthing of this.

DJ: I have expierience in carbon fab, when i was an mr2 guy i made carbon ttops, intercooler schrouds, etc.

usmd-180sx: Thanks. Right now im doing work at my home shop, but i am looking for a shop location. Where would you guys like the shop to be?

downshift_sideways: If i allready have the tranny out, i wont charge to install the shifter. Could you please let me know what clutch, flywheel, and tranny you have? sr or ka? thanks.

[downshift_sideways]

sounds good luke. i have the oem flywheel that came with the car. i was thinking about just resurfacing it and installing a new clutchh.

what type of clutch would you recommend? its a ka btw.

[blu808]

ok no problem. I can have that flywheel resurfaced for around $30

As for the clutch install, i can do $300 labor which is about 75 less then the going rate, that would include the $30 for the resurface, and the $20 worth of redline 75/90


as for the clutch, i prefer the 6 puck act with the extreme duty pressure plate. It isnt too bad once it breaks in.

If you like somthing a bit softer, then any act street disc, or exedy stage 1 is adiquate with the power output you have.

[downshift_sideways]

sounds like a plan. the clutch is on its way in the mail same with the short shifter. it should arrive within the next 5-7 buisness days. i'll hit you up on the cell.

[blu808]

Cool. Just let me know when you are ready so i can schedule it.

[downshift_sideways]

its not gonna be probally untill the mid of next month.

[-usmd-180sx]

finding a location for a shop might take time and patience. Since the Bay Area are full of both tuners and performance shops, it can be a little tricky. But i like your current location =) Being it only 5 - 10 mins away from my house. haha

My buddy is opening up a high end Rim Repair shop in Hayward across the building from Red Starr tuning. There might also be a performance shop opening next door brought to you by KiS. (Hopefully). But ya, IMO, San Jose are full with tuner shops, finding an ideal location might take a while.

Nonetheless, with experience and quality service, you should be fine anywhere in the Bay.

But back to the topic, =) I am in the process of getting a commuter, so I shall let you know about the: Clutch/flywheel install, s-afc, and other electronics laying around. (I hate wiring).

Look forward to your help Luke.

PS. I want me one of those Weldy thingys too.. =)

-Jason

[blu808]

Thanks guys.

Jason. Looking forward to hanging out.


As for the shop working out. I know there is alot of competition, but i have been in this industry for quite some time, and i feel that with my new buisness plan, it should be a winner.

Also the shop will have a fun, grassroots feel, which allways helps, considering the people who will be working on your car, are also the people you will be hanging out with at the track days.

[OdessaS13]

forums like this are good way to reach out, with good rep and word of mouth you should have alot of customers in no time. good luck
how do you do alighments btw, is this in a garage and do you have the equipment?

[blu808]

My friend works at a shop down the street, and he lets me do the aligm myself on the hunter laser rack.

[OdessaS13]

price?, im getting a temporary alignment at skool for now, i will need a good alignment after a few more adjustable susp. parts
92 fastback

[Irukandji]

How much would you charge for a custom alignment?

[Daniel.]

I might be interested in having you install my new shock/spring setup on my e36 in a few weeks + alignment.

- daniel

[projekt_s13]

Yea, me want a weldly thingy too!

[trsilvias13]

Luke for your information, there are no shop in SF that actaully do custom stuff to that extent, but it is expensive that operate here. Another good idea is to learn how to do dyno tuning as everyone in the bay area wants someone local who can tune speciallly sr/ka/nissan motors and willing to retune/rechip when new mods comes. I do not see that around.

[phrozen]

luke if u need help lemme know. im always down to help a friend out. since im not at racetune

[blu808]

I allready know how to tune. I just dont have the scrilla for a dyno.

I have dealt with.
afc, emanage, electromotive, motec, sds


As for the E36 just let me know. I used to have a 97 m3 and love to work on them.

For the welded diffs.
Im allways in the mood to weld, so just give me a call.
408-515-9598

As for the allign i have to check with my friend. i will post up tomorrow. with pricing.

[kazuo]

No way you can open a shop in frisco that actually works on cars unless you have tons of money, and/or open it in the boonies.

There's so much redtape to go through in this city for anything, let alone something involving cars.

That's fuckin dope tho, if I ever need a fulltime job I will come work for you. :)

[fliprayzin240sx]

How much for a bottom end rebuild? I got a spare SR block that needs to be rebuilt. The whole bearings part got me stumped and i dont have the time or tools to do a full rebuild. PM wussup luke.

[DJPimpFlex]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y32/DJPimpFlex/rtr7b.jpg

I want something like this for my starter pannel. It doesnt need to go all the way back though. All I want is the area highlighted. If can go arround the shifter like in the pic and attach to the 4 bolts holding down the lower shift boot. This is for a S13 BTW. It needs to hold on my switch pannel to start my car, and the start button is kinda firm, so it needs to be pretty strong, and CF is bling! Let me know a price for that.

[95zilvia]

wtf is a weldy thingie!

and stop thinking abotu smoking luke.

[blu808]

95zilvia: haha. a weldy thingy is a weld locd version 4 diff.

dJ: There is a couple different ways to do that, the one in the pic is a molded item, that would req at the very least a model made out of foam, then to pull a fiberglass mold off of it, and then skim coat it with resin. Then we would have to lay up the carbon, and then vacume bag it.
That would cost alot. What i would rec is to just get pre laid, directional carbon sheets, then cut them, then use 90 deg angle aluminum and pop rivet the carbon together.

fliprayzin240sx: I actually dont have the time right now to build a motor, maybe if things are slow, but sounds more realistic in a month or so.

kazuo: Thanks bro. But yea sf is a little out of my price range. lol Maybe var would let me rent a bay or 2. haha.

phrozen: Thanks playa. I will def give ya a call.

[DJPimpFlex]

well if molding is out of the question then I suspose I could just make it out of aluminum. If I did it the later way I would just be putting the carbon for looks alone, and thats not cool. Might as well just get stickers. What about fiberglass alone? Would that be any cheeper/ easier to mold that?

EDIT: and how expensive is really expensive?

[sw20>>s14]

can you get raw materials at a discounted price too (such as aluminum piping)? are you able to weld aluminum? how about a custom FMIC?

and out of curiousity, how much would something as small as welding a bead around an oil return line on an oil pan be? was gonna souce a local shop, but id rather take it to you...hey, any support helps right?

[Buffalo Daughter]

I'm glad you got you financial situation sorted luke. I got a good feeling about this new business of yours.

jud

[blu808]

Thanks, i hope it takes off.


sw20>>s14: I do have a hook up on discounted materials, prebends, steel, aluminum, ti, its not too cheap though.

[Nan Desu Ka?!]

Hey luke, just wondering what a roll+harness bar would cost me. similar to the autopower in design and function. Not looking for a whole cage, just a stiffer chasis and a proper mount for some street (and night drift :p) harnesses. Thanks!
-Alex

[blu808]

Did you want a 4 point, or a 6 point? also the harness, is that a seatbelt harness, or a engine wiring harness?

[Var]

can i get a 12 point cage for my R1?

[blu808]

how about a 28 point cage for your r1 that protects space also>?

[S14DB]

You got a Dyno?

[Andrew Bohan]

looks like i'm gonna have to start bringin car clothes to work so i can head down to luke's afterward every day and help out

[blu808]

Hell yea. This should be a buisy year.

Spread the word guys.


No s14db: i dont have the money for a dyno, My friend rob who ownes z car garage has one that i can tune on.

[OMGWTFBBQ]

could a get a rough estimate for a 5sp swap
this would be on a Subaru btw

[blu808]

Sure just pm me the information please

[nokuntrol]

Is anyone doing a SR swap soon?
I need a 5-speed (S14) tranny if anyone is swap theirs out. -Luke, you have one laying around?? haha

[blu808]

I had a bunch sitting around here a few months ago, lol.

Just sold the last one a few weeks ago.

grr.

[Delano]

wassup, im thinking about an engine swap but want something different(v8?) what v8's have u put in a s13?or what can you?thanks late.

[blu808]

I can put a ls1 corvette engine in there. It is lighter than the ka, and makes 350hp and 350tq stock.

One of my racing sponsors makes a ls1 install kit for the s13, s14

We could get that for you, and do the install.

Let me know.

Thanks. Luke

[Delano]

how much would the total swap be?

[blu808]

depends on what we are doing to the motor, tranny, and which cooling system you would like to run.

As for the motor. We can get you a nice 2001-2002 ls1 motor, with low miles, and the t56 6 speed viper tranny for around $3700-$4500 That would include ecu, wiring, and all that stuff.

Here are the options for the mounting kit, this following text was written by brian hinson owner of the company.

"We have finalized the mounts and the costs. We appreciate your patience, and we're going to start taking orders this week. We will be able to start shipping these parts in limited quantity next week.

The headers are currently being finished up. They will be made of stainless steel with 1.75" primaries and 3" collectors. We should have our production versions in stock in 4-6 weeks. Pricing will not be available on the headers for a couple weeks, but we estimate they will be available for around $945 for SS long tubes. Y-pipes are also going to be available.

Aluminum and steel drive shafts will be available, and we will have pricing later this week.

We will be offering the equipment in the following stages. Introduction prices are good through March 1, 2006.
Base Mail Order Package:
Includes aluminum spacers, engine mount supports, subframe reinforcement with template & transmission brace
Regular $799 shipped, Intro Price: $725 shipped (lower 48 states)

Upgrade Option 1:
For those without the resources to cut and weld metal, we will offer a mail in subframe upgrade package. Please allow 5 business days for the work to be completed.
Regular $973.80 shipped, Intro $898.80 shipped (lower 48 states)
Price includes base package.

Upgrade Option 2:
Required grade 8 hardware.
Regular $68.50, Intro $62.50 shipped (lower 48 states)

Available Option 3:
Our mounting system will require Corvette engine mounts. These will be available through HSC.
Retail: $172 shipped, Intro $161 shipped (lower 48 states)

Our recommended mail order mounting package will cost $1,122.30 during this introduction period. Our regular price will be $1,215.


Sorry, we will not be posting any pictures of the mounts and support equipment until our copyright/patents have been completed.

Our new website is being built, and I hope to have it up next week. The new site will carry all the pricing and installation information.

Give us a call or email with any questions that you may have. We're looking forward to putting some LS1 powered 240's on the highway."
__________________

[sr20newb]

Cant wait to hear from you guys, Pm sent :)

[sw20>>s14]

so how much would you estimate the cost to be for full (hot/cold) custom i/c piping for a KAT? say to a hybrid or greddy core (for reference)? just a ball park figure...

and for:


and out of curiousity, how much would something as small as welding a bead around an oil return line on an oil pan be? was gonna souce a local shop, but id rather take it to you...hey, any support helps right?

[hitman]

a ls1 s14 would be sick.....

[Delano]

Man that ls1 sounds good but its gunna cost grip.How much would you charge for a basic sr install if i provide the engine,tranny, harness and ecu.Or if you got hook up on motor sets how much for that? Thanks.late

[Delano]

Man that ls1 sounds good but its gunna cost grip.How much would you charge for a basic sr install if i provide the engine,tranny, harness and ecu.Or if you got hook up on motor sets how much for that? Thanks.late

[DJPimpFlex]

you thought the LS1 was a budget swap?!? lol....

[Delano]

you thought the LS1 was a budget swap?!? lol....

no, i knew it was pricey,but didnt know the price range i guess you can say.

[blu808]

Delano: Sr install is between $900-1600 Labor. Including warranty on labor.

hitman: Yes it would.

sr20newb: clear your pms so i can send one to you.

sw20>>s14: That would be 220-400 depending on the options: clamps, couplers, material. Btw it would all be slice wedge and weld style. Like all the hks jgtc cars. woot.

[sw20>>s14]

sw20>>s14: That would be 220-400 depending on the options: clamps, couplers, material. Btw it would all be slice wedge and weld style. Like all the hks jgtc cars. woot.
id have couplers, clamps, and all the hardware to mount the i/c...so only piping and labor...and yeah, thats what i was thinking...no one has a mandrel bender anyways...jDm TyTe y0! w00t! thanks

[blu808]

Well i usually just order the bends and weld away. The slice style looks alot better, is cooler, but is also expensive.


Anyways. just let me know and well go from there.

[sw20>>s14]

how else would you think about doing it? do you have a crush bender? cuz i dont want to use a billion couplers and clamps...yeah, ill definitely let you know...shanks

[Andrew Bohan]

lemme make teh pipes! that shit is hella fun :kiss:

[Nan Desu Ka?!]

Did you want a 4 point, or a 6 point? also the harness, is that a seatbelt harness, or a engine wiring harness?

whatever the autopower bars are. also im talking about about a seatbelt harness :p

[blu808]

Autopower makes a 4 point, 6 point, then a 4 point with harness bar, 6 point with harness bar.

Let me know.

[Irukandji]

+1 for Luke. He definetly stands behind everything he does, and will help you out if something goes wrong.

Hope it works out well for ya.

-Ben

[TRUENOCOUPE]

I wanna see some of your dyno tuning graphs. Im kinda looking for someone to tune my car.

ok not really but just interested in your graphs.

[YUNG DRIF]

hey luke how much for a 6 point cage

[blu808]

hey luke how much for a 6 point cage


Depends on diameter, material, etc.

Please pm me with an idea.

[blu808]

Whats the point of your post?


I wanna see some of your dyno tuning graphs. Im kinda looking for someone to tune my car.

ok not really but just interested in your graphs.

[TRUENOCOUPE]

Whats the point of your post?


You mention you could tune. Thats my point. I wanna see graphs that I can send some people to you. :ugh:

[blu808]

This has been over the years al. I would have to get the print outs from the dyno computers that recorded them, or if i still have them. scan them. Too much hassle, since as you know every motor is different and tuning 2 motors the same way will end up with different results.

[kilword1]

another +1 for luke, he knows his sheit
Good luck with this

[blu808]

Thanks. Lets drifting.

[OMGWTFBBQ]

PM sent about the subaru swap

[Nan Desu Ka?!]

Autopower makes a 4 point, 6 point, then a 4 point with harness bar, 6 point with harness bar.

Let me know.

Lets just say their 4 pt. with a harness bar.

whatever material and diameter you think is best/most cost effective. thanks man.

[i8yourfwd]

I can also vouch for luke's work.. Great work.. great guy.. Hope everything goes well for your shop.

I've been meaning to contact you about a 4pt rollbar with a harnessbar and a crossbar (removable harness/crossbars if possible) PM me the price. I asked andrew a while back and he said it should be a lil cheaper than the bolt-in autopower.

Dia/material... uh... whatever is track legal and will save my life? :) and is cheap cause I drive an S13 <3

P.S. I was at your b-day bash! But by the time I got there you were passed out.. LOL

[Nan Desu Ka?!]

He is always passed out by the time we get there...... <3

and stop copying me :p rolf, just playing man. we be needin teh roll bar :)

[Andrew Bohan]

I asked andrew a while back and he said it should be a lil cheaper than the bolt-in autopower.

what? when did i say that? lloll

[i8yourfwd]

what? when did i say that? lloll
Uhhh in some old thread. I think it was the one talking about your buildup.. hahaha why.. will it not be that cheep? :|

[Andrew Bohan]

Uhhh in some old thread. I think it was the one talking about your buildup.. hahaha why.. will it not be that cheep? :|

ohh well when you buy materials and cut it, bend it, and weld it yourself it's cheap as hell. if you make a custom cage and sell it it'll be not as cheap. it'll for sure be a better cage though. let us figure out pricing for you guys.

[i8yourfwd]

ohh well when you buy materials and cut it, bend it, and weld it yourself it's cheap as hell. if you make a custom cage and sell it it'll be not as cheap. it'll for sure be a better cage though. let us figure out pricing for you guys.
You give cheep i lah you long time!

[Andrew Bohan]

You give cheep i lah you long time!

i don't want you lah me at all. :bow:

[blu808]

Uhhh in some old thread. I think it was the one talking about your buildup.. hahaha why.. will it not be that cheep? :|


haha. Yea i have completly cut down on drinking, so it should be beneficial to me.

Anyways. the custom cages will run a tad more than a autopower for 4 point. lets say right around $550 for a 4 point.

[i8yourfwd]

That's installed with a harnessbar and crossbar?

Any way to keep the rear seats have have the harnessbar/crossbar removable? or something liek autopower has?

Cash only or do you take credit too :P

[Andrew Bohan]

make a decision man. pussy or gangster. can't have both :coold:

[i8yourfwd]

lol.. so i'm guessing there's no way to keep my int? or were u talking about having removable harness/crossbars.. ahah dammit andrew clarify.

[blu808]

I really dont think it would be worth it to keep the rear seats, besides the best place to mount the rear tubes is on the rear strut towers which is blocked by the seats.

[i8yourfwd]

yum yum bumblebee tuna.

I talked to mr andrew about it earlier. The only reaso i want my rear seats to stay is just to keep crazy fools form looking at what I got in my trunk.. ahha ya i know i'm wierd... meh

[Andrew Bohan]

cut holes in the seat
or better yet!
REAR FIREWALL FTW

[dct223]

+9999 for Luke!! yay for weld locs and shocker shop

[blu808]

Thanks guys. Shop name coming soon.

[s13silady]

now i can sit in your garage a drink beer while i watch you toil luke...

[blu808]

haha. lets beer drinking.

Still looking for a shop location guys. Let me know if anyone knows of any places availible. Currently looking in the south bay.

[Andrew Bohan]

southern east bay is good too. looking between hayward and campbell. MAYBE out to pleasanton but rather not.

[BigVinnie]

No way you can open a shop in frisco that actually works on cars unless you have tons of money, and/or open it in the boonies.


If Luke ever moved to the Jack London area in Oakland though they have wherehouses gallor for pretty good rental prices and square footage....
Agreed frisco is pretty freakin expensive....... Traffic is a bitch too.

[sr20newb]

Alright Luke, sorry to bug you again but im curious how much it would cost for a full front clip and the labor for installing it. Thanks pm me prz :)

[downforce III]

good job luke, i might come visit u next week~ we'll see hahaah
good luck on the shop mang~
if u need anything from Socal like parts, let me know
ttyl mang

[blu808]

Doug. I hope you come hang with us. Also. The shop is going great, and we are just looking for a location.

where do the people need a shop?

[Andrew Bohan]

here's a map with red dots representing where people live. i will add dots for people who would use the shop, then we'll see where the most central location for those people is.

http://www.bohanindustries.com/shopmap.jpg

[i8yourfwd]

You can put me down andrew.. I live in san jose, about 5mins away from Eastride mall.

Alex lives off of Monterey and Benal. I'm sure he'll be stopping by the shop when it's up n running.

[TiNMAN]

put me in union city closest to the salt flats.

[S14DB]

Alameda FTW1!!

[Andrew Bohan]

added you guys

[blu808]

Alameda FTW1!!


Hmmmmmmmm. alameda florida?

[Andrew Bohan]

i put a dot for alameda cuz hawaiian jason lives there

[TiNMAN]

union city is in the mfing leeeead

[Delano]

put me down in berkeley/oakland

[!Zar!]

I know there is no chance in hell for San Mateo, so put me down for International in oakland.

[Ritz S14]

Don't you mean Industrial?? haha

[dorifto-san4o8]

put me down for san jose near eastridge

[TiNMAN]

E14= International

[downshift_sideways]

i'm located in lafayette, my city is on that map. next to walnut creek

[projekt_s13]

Put me down in Oakland near the coliseum

[4thHorse]

Do you roll/pull fenders, if you do how much for the rears.

[S14DB]

Hmmmmmmmm. alameda florida?
3000 W Alameda Ave. Burbank, CA

[blu808]

We usually on roll fenders if the car will be going into paint, since we dont want to risk chipping the paint.

I know that the member on these boards by the name of
RitzS14

Rolls fenders.


Do you roll/pull fenders, if you do how much for the rears.

[Ritz S14]

We usually on roll fenders if the car will be going into paint, since we dont want to risk chipping the paint.

I know that the member on these boards by the name of
RitzS14

Rolls fenders.


Haha sorry Luke.. Don't roll fenders anymore.

I sold my fender roller to !ZAR!, so you guys can ask him :).

[kazuo]

BigVinnie is right, I'd open up shop in Oakland or Alameda.

- Cheap
- North Bay, where there are fewer shops
- Cheap
- Cheap

Luke, I suggest moving into the shop and renting out the house.

[DJPimpFlex]

oakland is not the north bay.... Its the east bay. Marin is the north bay.... SNAKES!!!

[Andrew Bohan]

oakland is like...the definition of east bay

[phrozen]

alameda wold be cool. cops are ass holes and would be around the shop all day tho, better to have the shop in an industrial place, oakland, hayward area

[Andrew Bohan]

map is updated
http://www.bohanindustries.com/shopmap.jpg

[downshift_sideways]

btw whos dot is in walnut creek?? big vinnie?

[BigVinnie]

btw whos dot is in walnut creek?? big vinnie?

It could be me??? Theres like 4 other dudes on my street that drive 240's, there every where out here.... but yeah if there is a shop in Oakland I'll slide through, it would be an easy commute.

[kazuo]

Well, Oakland IS technically in the East Bay; however, I meant in relative terms.

For example, its way more North Bay than fucking San Jose. :P

[DJPimpFlex]

oakland is the place, just dont get murdered.

[gbond15]

i live in wc with my brother who also owns a 240. +1234353432 for luke who helped me build my latest 240 in 2 weeks from the frame up. good times luke. we must build cars again if i can get any money to get out there.

[blu808]

George. That was an awsome time. Im sorry we didnt have the time or money to make it perfect. But it has done great so far. After i finish andrews cage, and change some stuff on mine, lets bring your car in, and go through it over a weekend and make it more gangster.

But yea. from buying a ghetto bent car with a sr swap in it, and then pulling everything out, and trying to save the car. Then putting the motor back in. Then realizing how bent it was. To taking vars old chassis, and swapping parts, doing body work, painting the car, finding another front end, putting the motor in, doing the wiring, brakes, suspension, etc. 2 weeks wasnt bad at all. haha.

Not to mention the fun burnouts in the garage afterwards.

[moses]

sup luke i wanted to know how much u would charge for a sr swap and if i could get the motor set sent to your shop thanks

[blu808]

Not a problem.

As you know price is det. by time. If you could send me a pm of everything we would be doing to the motor, that would be great.

Thanks.
Luke

[gbond15]

Not to mention the fun burnouts in the garage afterwards.

+1 for drunken burnouts:w00t:

[lmedeiros]

Hey luke my friend just mentioned that you opened a shop up for customs fab work and other things....

Any how I have an 87 Nissan 200sx just did an s13 18det swap in it with someother slight mods. But now after all that work I'm too lazy to finish plumbing the FMIC. How much would you charge to plumb and mount the FMIC and weld my diff (r180)? Also you think you can get it down before Altomont opens?

Thanks,
Louie

[-usmd-180sx]

i needa 13b REW dropped into my soon to be purchased fd shell =) I know u know rotaries Luke =)

On a more serious note, you gonna be available next month? I need work done on the s13.

[blu808]

Louie: No problem at all. Please give me a call when you have the chance.
Im sure we can get it done no problem in a day or so.
408-515-9598

-usmd-180sx: Lets put an Ls1 in it, and make it street legal. :yum:

[-usmd-180sx]

lol, sounds tempting seeing how much success u had with your FD. But I dont know if I can afford an LS1. I think I can pick up a used 13b relatively cheap.

EDIT: Check PM's Luke. =P

[projekt_s13]

Hey luke I need to weld my diff, when are you free to do it?

Do i have to take it out of the diff or can i drive the car there?

[blu808]

No problem just give me a call tomorrow.

Thanks.

408-515-9598

[downshift_sideways]

hey luke, i hit a curb straight dead on, and my wheels are pushed back about 5-6 inches. I replaced my tie rods already, and oil pan. But my suspension is still pushed back. My control arms are pushed back, and also my crossmembers are pushed back and cracked at one spot. Will it be possible to put the car on a frame machine and have it pushed forward when heated? or do i got to get new parts?

which would you be able to do? please give me a price qoute.

Tommorow i am taking it to get a qoute at a body shop.
i've called you before, but you were buisy.

[blu808]

well thats a subjective question. If it were my car i would junk the chassis, and transfer your parts to another.

If you dont mind having a frame shop fix it, then go for it. it just may not handle correctly again.

[lmedeiros]

Louie: No problem at all. Please give me a call when you have the chance.
Im sure we can get it done no problem in a day or so.
408-515-9598

-usmd-180sx: Lets put an Ls1 in it, and make it street legal. :yum:


LOL! an Ls1 in an s12 that would be ill!!!!!

Luke I'll give you call probably tomorrow to discribe what I need done, and get a ballpark price on the work.

Thanks!

[blu808]

Ok sounds good. :drool:

[nokuntrol]

+1 for Luke!

Luke installed my tranny in less then 1 day. I dropped it off in the morning and got the car back in the afternoon.

He also rewired all the transmission sensors and even took the time to sodder the connections in. This shows you how detailed he is and how he takes his time to do quality work.

Get the job done right the FIRST TIME. Take it to Luke.

[blu808]

Im glad your happy with it.

[lmedeiros]

Luke, I dont have the right cutting tools and I'm lazy. I have all the pipes and just need to get them fitted with cuplers then I can et them welded later. How much would you charge to do this....

clicky the linky
http://www.club-s12.org/forum/showthread.php?t=7799&highlight=keiths+intercooler

-Louie-

[blu808]

Well the only problem is that to fit them with couplers there needs to be a bead on the piping so it wont slip off, also the tollerances need to be tighter on a pipe thats going to be welded.

You had aluminum piping right?

Also is the intercooler allready mounted?

Bumper on the car?

[lmedeiros]

Yeah bumper is still on the car, already had it off a couple times. Its being held on by 2 bolts right now. Intercooler isn't mounted yet, I also know about there needing to be a lip to keep cuplers on. Right now I'm running factory boost, 7 pounds so I think it'll be ok if I baby it till I can get it welded. I found someone who can weld the pipeing. I'm just way too busy and tired of working on my car to mount everything and pre-fit pipeing.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/lmedeiros/985652.jpg

[blu808]

Ok. well since this is a specialty job, lets just get it in my shop. shouldnt take more then 6 hours or so. including mounting the IC and making all the piping. i even have a hks ssqv flange here if you want it.


Also everyone.

I am in need of money or else my shits going to collections.
Please if you have any work needed, hit me up.

Luke.

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[Daniel.]

give luke your money.

dooo it.

hes doing my 5 speed swap for a great price. + beer.

[EchoOfSilence]

I am in need of money or else my shits going to collections.
Please if you have any work needed, hit me up.

Luke.

408-515-9598
There are rumors floating around...
what's going on?

[S14DB]

Has anyone actually used him or yall just posing as his friend?

[blu808]

what kind of rumors?

Basically. im hella broke, with hella bills, unless i make some money, im getting cement shoes, from some heavy hitters out in portland.

[Andrew Bohan]

i went down to luke's for a bbq yesterday and he was welding a diff for a SC400. he even spent hella time runnin around town lookin for some tool. then he had to cut off part of the 1-piece custom exhaust to get the diff out, and welded it back together after the swap. +1 for going out of his way to get the job done.

[007jpang]

i might need to swap shells... but im pretty broke my self...

anyway when i get a job/money i'll give you a call...

Free BUMP




free bump

[bimmerlover]

hey luke, i might need you to diagnose something on my s14.. every time i turn right, the car makes a deadening grinding noise.. it happens when i turn to the left, too, but it's not so apparent.. i replaced my suspension within the year with tanabe springs, kyb struts, kazama tension rods, and tein tie rods.. the car still grinds like crazy.. i've even tried swapping out my 18's with the stock rims and it still grinds.. and i have no fender lining so the wheel isn't hitting that.. i'm pretty clueless at this point.. how much would you charge to diagnose this?

[blu808]

Has anyone actually used him or yall just posing as his friend?


I do work for people all the time, allmost on a daily basis.

[EchoOfSilence]

jimlab-type shit. I'm not taking sides, I just wanna know what's going on

[blu808]

hey luke, i might need you to diagnose something on my s14.. every time i turn right, the car makes a deadening grinding noise.. it happens when i turn to the left, too, but it's not so apparent.. i replaced my suspension within the year with tanabe springs, kyb struts, kazama tension rods, and tein tie rods.. the car still grinds like crazy.. i've even tried swapping out my 18's with the stock rims and it still grinds.. and i have no fender lining so the wheel isn't hitting that.. i'm pretty clueless at this point.. how much would you charge to diagnose this?


Ohh diagnostic is cheap. maybe $30-40 for the time. I have some ideas what it is. pm me, and we will get her goin.

[ballr858]

i would buy a weldlocd v4 from you right away, i just don't have a differential lying around. if you can get ahold of one for me, i can send you mine as soon as i swap it out.

[-usmd-180sx]

Luke..... i got a commuter. Time to put the 13 under the light.

I need a couple of electrics wired up, my transmission looked at, and my car tuned a little. =)

It needs a little TLC from Luke... Let me know when you have a lot of time and ill drop her by.

thanks

Jason

[theicecreamdan]

yay luke, I will roadtrip for welded diff soon hopefully.

[FaLKoN240]

I was with !ZAR! Last night, we got a diff welded up, and even left a core exchange unlike most of you weld diff owners in Cali! :nono:

[i8yourfwd]

i left a core!!!

[blu808]

jimlab-type shit. I'm not taking sides, I just wanna know what's going on

Nothing really going on. Just dont have any money, and have alot of bills and stuff. Im just trying to make some money to open up the shop.

ballr858: I actually recieved a core last night. PM me for details.

-usmd-180sx: I can do it whenever. Pm me with what we will be doing exactly.

theicecreamdan: Shock road tripping.

240FaLKoN: Shock hooking it up. lol

i8yourfwd: FTW

[ballr858]

personal message sent

[Daniel.]

Luke and I tuned up my car today. It now runs soooooo much smoother and the throttle response is awesome now.

He even gave me a GREAT deal on his special synthetic oil. ;]

another +1 for luke's shock looking out for fellow zilvians.

[sLiDewAys]

yo luke, its black brandon with the ca18 and white coupe. i need a 5spd conv. on infiniti m30. let me know on my cel 1 831 917 8640. late.

ill suplly
-tranny
-clutch and fly.
-pedal assembly and clutch master.


might need fab'ed lines. let me know though.

i lost ur cell.:(

[blu808]

Aww shit. Well hit me up then.

Lets get this shit goin.

Luke
408-515-9598

[downforce III]

nice luke, i'll visit u guys soon hopefully~
good luck on the shop, u are the best

[blu808]

Thanks. Miss ya Doug.

[ballr858]

sup luke. just wanted to confirm that u got my paypal.

[santacruisin]

Hey Luke,

I was getting my SR20 tuned at Racetune and it turns out is has blow-by at high boost and high RPM cuz the piston rings are giving up the ghost. How quickly could you turn around a short block rebuild with the pistons, con rods, and a rebore? Any reccomendations on the pistons and other parts? I'm tryin to keep stock compression so I can maintain the original tune (Power FC). Lemme know if you can do it and how much you would charge. Gracias.

[man its nam]

sent you a pm luke

[blu808]

I would like to help out, but my current location doesnt allow for any car storage. i would reccomend you contact henry at motorsport dynamics.

Man its nam: Thanks.


Hey Luke,

I was getting my SR20 tuned at Racetune and it turns out is has blow-by at high boost and high RPM cuz the piston rings are giving up the ghost. How quickly could you turn around a short block rebuild with the pistons, con rods, and a rebore? Any reccomendations on the pistons and other parts? I'm tryin to keep stock compression so I can maintain the original tune (Power FC). Lemme know if you can do it and how much you would charge. Gracias.

[santacruisin]

I would like to help out, but my current location doesnt allow for any car storage. i would reccomend you contact henry at motorsport dynamics.

Man its nam: Thanks.

No prob, motorsports suggested I have a shortblock built by a race engine machine shop they know and trust. I got a short block I'm gonna have machined and then they will outfit it with pistons and all that good stuff. Once I get the block finished in 5 - 6 weeks will you be able to swap out my old block and install the new one? If so how much would you charge for that service?

[man its nam]

So you think you'll be able to help me out luke?

[blu808]

Pm sent. :bigok: :bigok:

[95zilvia]

Skeet sent. Call me! ;)

[man its nam]

thanks again luke... got my car running in no time. great guy and very knowledgeable, will definitely be coming back for more installs in the future.

[heartcooksmouse]

i took mine out for him to weld cuz no one left him any.
jerk asses.

anyway, luke... i'd call but you sound like you got 800 people calling you every day.
so i'm sending you a pm hope you get it.


I was with !ZAR! Last night, we got a diff welded up, and even left a core exchange unlike most of you weld diff owners in Cali! :nono:

[heartcooksmouse]

oh, and my mom is a realator in comercial so she can probably help you out in finding a big building.

just check your pm's.

[blu808]

that is nice of you. But as you prob know i am just looking for a place to rent. I have a bunch of leads and should have a shop location by june.

SHock working.


pm sent also.

[HerbReal]

Luke

Hey I remember when you opened Full Speed Performance way back in the day in Santa Cruz. This is Herb from the Mr2 forums, Yes i have a 240now and still have the deuce. i also ran up to you long time ago at Rob's house with my brother and my friend Glen somewhere in los Gatos. Hopefully this time your shop doesnt have unworthy employees like FSP. good luck brotha

Herb

[blu808]

Haha. whatrs up bro. Yea this time it will be better. Im glad i had that expierience though. I learned alot.

[HerbReal]

Business partners are hard to find specially the ones who has a best interest on this market. I might shoot by sometime with glen and get my 240 fixed. there's no signal/voltage between the 02 sensor in the engine bay to the ECU. Let me know how much would you charge for that bro.thanks

Herb

[bigtiger1810]

luke on the paper chase...yeee!

[dorifto-san4o8]

luke, i need my hks exhaust to be patched. i got a hole in the 3 inch pipe about a inch big, and wanted to see if you can weld on a patch to seal up that hole. let me know.ryan

[ranger2339]

Luke your probably way busy bro. but i sent ya a pm about doing a LS2 swap into my s13, i would like to use to GTO LS2 if possible?? Hinson install,fuel,cooling,ECU tune etc......Heads,cam,TB,BBK intake etc....

Man ive been reading up on you and you seem to have mad knowledge, i have an old army buddy that lives in the bay area, ill have to come out someday and see the white FD and bullshit with ya..You seem cool as ice....


GL with the shop!!

Josh

[fwuffy squirrel]

if you want to rent out my garage for $1 a month lol im in socal ^_^ j/k anyway man gl with the shop I need 19 things on my car and I will do anything man these shops out here was like $1000 for 1 day (mabye 2) of work. I just dont see paying $400 to replace an intake manifold back to stock

[blu808]

luke, i need my hks exhaust to be patched. i got a hole in the 3 inch pipe about a inch big, and wanted to see if you can weld on a patch to seal up that hole. let me know.ryan


Is it on the bottom, or where a hanger ripped off. It is actually very common for a hanger to get ripped off. I would be able to fix it no problem.

Give me a call next week since i am super buisy with the san jose GP.
408-515-9598

Josh: I havent forgotten about you. I will be responding shortly. I am super buisy with the GP. Keep buggin me and we will get her rolling.

fwuffy squirrel: Thanks man. Yea it is hard to fork out all that money to the mechanics for replacing stuff to stock. Let me know if you are ever up in the bay.

[man its nam]

luke when are you gonna be back in san jose? i still have the same electrical problem and i want it running badly. i could even tow my car to your house. lemme know! thanks.