916 or 415: engine work places?

[OptionZero]

I need to have my KA's valve stem seals changed, does anyone know any good shops in the 916 or 415? i'm gonna go ahead and cross out MotorSports dynamics or Evolution (either too expensive or too shady).

Along the way, I'll probably have them install an S13 248exhaust cam, to upgrade the 240/248 setup I already have in there, and also fix a power steering leak.

[ghostuss]

I am in the same shoes. I need to find a shop near 415 or 408 or 510 for some serious engine building. If I cant, then I will go with some socal shops down at LA/SD. Anyone know any reputable shop that's not extremely expensive?

[ZK]

Although not exactly cheap I'd recommend Auto HQ in Redwood City. They mainly work on Subaru WRX and STI but pretty much work on any car.

Price is decent. I think they charge like $80 or $90 an hour for labor. They might be able to work with you on the price if its a big job. The main guy Kevin used to be the Master Technician at Carlsen Subaru, is ASE certified in everything and extremely precise and detail oriented. He has been building cars in HK, Japan and the US for over 10 years. Any work is by appointment only.

Definitely get what you pay for and beats having some high school/college kids wrenching on your car for pennies at a "tuner" shop. They are not a store so they don't push you to buy their parts.



Auto Headquarters
650 Broadway Street Unit 4A
Redwood City, CA 94063

Shop Number: 650-368-3290

[sleedawg]

http://www.terrytinney.com/

http://www.rebelloracing.com/

http://www.comptechusa.com/machine.html

I have had work done by both Rebello and by Comptech. Both are very reputable. Terry is probably a bit cheaper and I've never used him, but have heard good things. Also, expensive is all a relative term. You can get it done cheaper, but are you getting quality. If you're taking the time to strip a motor apart and rebuild... get it done right.

[Redsunz916]

Why dont u just go to any shop, that does major overhaul, u go to a shop like comptech they are gonna rip u a new anus. call this guy 916-451-5035 his name is TONY, talk to him hes a hella good mechanic and he works for a good shop that stands by there work. Or be a man and do it urself...

[tahoewrench]

i don't want to sound like a salesman but the i have been bringing in all of our local import performance vehicles in the tahoe area and we can do ANYTHING you need, i am also trying to get a discount for internet based references so if you call let tony know you heard about it from the internet. the address is 1090 industrial way in south lake tahoe 530-544-7186 and we are all ase certified as well as many other specialty cert's

[ri0tvenom]

i pay juanito from craigslist, he can do a nice job, just have to pick him because he dont have a car, he works for cheap almost free.

[OptionZero]

i'm probably gonna go to BlackTrax