04/17/2026
Here is some current shop work over the past 3 and a half months since our last post. My memories a little old but should still be pretty accurate. Still is not all that we’ve done either, maybe 70% of it.
Hyundai Elantra came in for a waterpump for an overheating concern, and headlight replacement.
327 swapped Toyota FJ Cruiser got a rear main seal replacement.
Ford Thunderbird was big project. We tore the dash out to get all of the HVAC stuff working properly which is quite an ordeal on all of the vacuum actuated cars. The heat and AC both work and they should now.
OBS 454 swapped Chevy came in with a slew of issues but here’s what we fixed for now before it comes back for more - compression and leakdown (it passed), new spark plugs and and distributor with timing engine, overall wiring cleanup in engine bay, measured for shocks to order and installation, heater core hoses and thermostat, valve cover gaskets, aluminum fan setup with electric fans, fixing fuel pressure issue by replacing pump and loose grounds, fixing accessory drive brackets and belt issues, fixed exhaust manifold leaks and plugged EGR holes, rebuilding throttle housing.
Ford Edge came in for timing chain set and waterpump replacement.
C7 corvette came in for an aftermarket camshaft job and flex fuel sensor, we then dyno tuned it after making 515whp. All parts were from BTR, car previously had headers and cold air intake installed.
Lexus came by for a tensioner assembly replacement.
Subaru came back in for a front and rear brake job to include pads and rotors.
Chevy Silverado came back in for an OEM starter replacement.
Honda civic came in for a new front strut assemblies, and an oil change and transmission flush. Also a front and rear brake job to include pads and rotors. It had 210k highway miles and still had the original brakes!
BMW X6M came in for a battery replacement and programming, and new spark plugs and ignition coils to fix a misfire it had.
Procharged GT350 came in for a transmission removal to replace the slave cylinder that was leaking with a McLeod unit.
Mitsubishi was towed in by us to replace the engine, we worked with their extended warranty to cover this as well.
G8GT came in for a circle d torque converter, and then a tune flash. We previously cammed and tuned this vehicle. We also replaced the power steering pump, transmission pan gasket and filter.
BMW X1 came in for a front brake job.
C5Z06 came by for a ATI harmonic balancer.
GMC Sierra came by for a stage 2 cam and DOD delete and dyno tune.
Extended Cab cateye chevy came in for a camshaft change, holly hi ram install with throttle body, rear and replacement with repairing the broken driveshaft also, then dyno tuning on holley efi.
1969 Camaro SS came in for spark plug and wires replacement, an oil change and front shocks.
Ford Ranchero truck came in for running like crap. We entirely rebuilt the engine as it was filled with sludge and not oiling up top and the rockers / pushrods were destroyed. This was a complete overhaul.
Hyundai came back in for an oxygen sensor replacement.
Dodge Dakota came in for a window regulator replacement.
Dodge Journey came back in for both thermostat housing assemblies to be replaced and a coolant flush.
Ford Lightning came in for a proper spark plug cylinder hole repair to fix the misfire.
Squarebody Chevy came back in for windows inop and repair, leaking AC and repair, thermostat replacement, and entire rewire from headlight to taillight.
Jeep Wrangler came in for a slew of repairs and a death wobble, replaced all 4 front ball joints, we replaced the valve cover gaskets and spark plugs, resealed the leaking front differential pinion seal, fixed the loose front driveshaft, the EGR valve and the leaking radiator.
Subaru Legacy came in for an oil pump replacement as it was leaking, the timing belt and waterpump had already been done.
Chrysler Pacifica came back in for a brake job.
VW Tiguan came in for a misfire we fixed with spark plugs and an ignition coil, an oil change, carbon cleaning, and nail in front tire patch.
GMC Yukon came back in for rear main seal and oil pan replacement, and also an hvac control module replacement.
Mustang GT came back in for dual exhaust, front struts, and tie rod ends.
C7 came in for a misfire. Myers auto on the west side quoted him $8,000 in catalytic convertors it didn’t need. It had a broken valve spring and spark plug. We replaced the broken valve spring and replaced all the spark plugs then did a BG 44k service to it including an oil change.
Chevy Silverado came in for spark plugs and wires, waterpump, and a rear end replacement and to overall get back on the road from sitting.
Jeep Wrangler came in for diag which we then replaced the ignition coil assembly.
Jeep Liberty came back in for front struts and sway bar end links.
Ford F150 Ecoboost came in for both front strut assemblies, a coolant flush, differentials and transfer case flushes, brake fluid flush, oil change and air filter, both serpentine belts, and positive battery terminal.
Yukon XL was towed in for DOD delete and camshaft replacement, and damaged spark plug hole repair.
Chevrolet C7 corvette came in for spark plugs and wires.
1957 Cadillac came in for diagnostic, removed engine to find a spun rod bearing, stopped there. Will come back for an LS swap.
2004 Dodge Ram Viper SRT10 came back in for a suspension and brake system overhaul. Massive upgrades all around from pads to drilled and slotted rotors. Custom brake lines done to convert everything in front to stainless steel. Calipers were cerakoted red. Qa1 adjustable shocks were installed in all 4 corners, truck was also lowered 2” in the front and 3” in the rear.
Buick came in for a front to back vehicle inspection.
Lexus came in for serpentine belts, valve cover and intake gaskets, gas cap and an oil change.
Dodge Ram 1500 came in for front brake calipers and brake hoses.
Supercharged coyote mustang came by for a blower service and oil change.
Dodge Ram 1500 came by for front wheel bearings and an oil change.
Toyota Camry came in for a steering concern, we replaced the power steering rack and pump, intake hose, motor mounts and then had it aligned.
OBS Silverado came by to extract broken bolts from the block and install a waterpump.
BMW 4series came by for an inspection, will be back for the typical 3 leak engine oil repairs.
Bentley came by for some diagnostics relating to CEL. Found the thermostat needs replaced, is under warranty still and referred to dealership.
Toyota Tacoma came by for front wheel bearing and hub assemblies to be removed and new ones pressed in.
1957 Buick came by for some brake repairs we handled. New lines as needed, hoses, and rebuild of the rear drums.
GMC Sonoma we towed in, had sat for several years. Got it running with a new battery, oil cooler lines and fittings, then pumped out the old fuel and added fresh with BG 44k. Runs great now.
Chevrolet Malibu came by for concerns with the CEL. We diagnosed and replaced the throttle body and also the PCV valve.
Subaru WRX STI came back in for a suspension concern, we found the strut mount nuts to be loose up top which we addressed.
2016 Ford Mustang GT350 came back in for a GT350R motor swap, we then dyno tune making over 480whp NA on 91 octane. Previously we installed longtube headers on this car, lowering springs and a McLeod clutch setup.
BMW X5 came back in for a front and rear brake job, coolant sensor and hose, battery and oil filter housing gasket replacement with vanos oil line.
RHD twin turbo Subaru Legacy came back in for a coolant leak which we addressed with finding a new hose that would fit. Japan imported car.
Ford Flex came in for a steering rack, program, alignment, and both outer tie rod ends.
2013 Lexus ES350 came in for a water pump, thermostat and serpentine belt.
Subaru Outback came back in for a 4 corner brake job and oil change.
2020 Ram came in for diagnostic for the tank not filling easily when getting gas, found the tank valve is bad which we then ordered and replaced the gas tank to solve the issue for.
Gen3 Cadillac CTSV we towed in from out of town. Had a SLEW of problems. First performed a leakdown and compression test which it passed. We then found multiple burned spark plug wires, and that the left side of the engine bay had basically caught fire. We replaced the plugs and wires, did an oil change, and then replaced the 02s with pigtails, removed the rear 02s that are obsolete and plugged the holes, replaced multiple sensors and pigtails to include the coolant temp sensor, oil pressure sensor, and knock sensors. After we put it on our dyno to find it’s a little lean and out of fuel making 832whp, it will be back for port injection soon. It also had a failed Nick Williams throttle body which we replaced. We also heat wrapped the items as needed to keep them away from the longtubes so this doesn’t happen again.
Infiniti q60 came back in for custom catch cans where we routed the drains to the bottom with valves for easy access during oil changes, intercooler, downpipes, tuning, intercooler coolant pumps, and a few other modifications.
Jeep liberty came back in for waterpump, serpentine belt, and coolant flush.
K5 blazer came in for operating coolant temp issues, we fixed the gauge and sensor, valve cover gaskets, and a thermostat.
GMC Sierra came back in on a tow truck, found the PCM/and or ignition relay had blown.
Our shop Foxbody we did a camshaft change on, in the dyno. Made 569 whp NA through a powerglide on e85.
Cateye Chevy Silverado we did an oil pressure test on, and then replaced the oil pressure sensor.
Chrysler 300s came in for diagnosis of misfire which we found to have two failed lifters. Also had a gas smell and we found the fuel pump and its connector up top was melting, which we replaced both for.
Cadillac came in for a brake job.
Ford f150 Ecoboost. Long list - complete timing chain set with tensioners, guides, and oil pump, driver side valve cover itself due to common crack, spark plugs, water pump, rear lowering shackles, downpipes, full exhaust, and charge pipes.
GMC Acadia came in for a rear brake job with pads and rotors, also the driver side caliper with mount and hose.
Ford Excursion came back in for front sway bar end links, hood struts, and a serpentine belt and tensioner assembly.
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 5.3 8speed came in with a transmission shudder, we caught it early. Replaced the torque converter, filter and transmission fluid which remedied the problem.
Mini cooper came by for crank no start, found to have 30-60 psi across all cylinders, we then replaced the engine and also the commonly failing thermostat.
Blue Subaru WRX came in for a timing cover reseal and spark plugs.
Grey Subaru WRX came back in for both rear wheel bearings to be replaced. We also performed a transmission and rear different fluid service.
Ford fusion came in for a brake hose replacement and an AC condenser also.
BMW 750iL came back in for diagnostic, which we found and replaced the clock spring as needed.
Ford Focus ST came back in for a big turbo upgrade.
Ford f150 10 speed came in for a transmission cooler, and pan replacement.