Top 5 2017-2020 ZL1 mod shops

JFWJR179 · 06-28-2020, 07:47 PM

Please vote for/list the top 5 high performance mod shops for builds on 2017 - 2020 ZL1 Camaros. In terms of:
1. Competence/professionalism
2. Customer service
3. Prices
4. Results (rwhp & rwtq)
5. Performance (1/4 mile ET's & MPH
6. Other important factors

I apologize if this has been done before, but I could not find anything.

SJFGTO · 06-28-2020, 08:28 PM

Well, the problem with “polls” like this is most folks only have experience with one shop and/or do not have meaningful experience with enough shops to make any kind of true comparison. So if there is very little actual experience to quantify any sort of objective comparison, stuff like this ends up being a bunch of “my shop is great” posts with an occasional “that shop sucks” post. Also, the number of variables that go into each individual build makes criteria like the factors you mentioned almost meaningless. It’s all good for forum chatter but that’s about it.

Yessa · 06-28-2020, 08:44 PM

Vengence.

CW3SF · 06-28-2020, 09:06 PM

It might be easier to post a list of reputable shops by geographical area or region of the US. That’ll probably have more bearing on where an individual takes their car. It’s hard to ship a car all the way across the country to get built because a shop has a good rep.

Markoz28 · 06-28-2020, 09:20 PM

My shop is the best! Lol!

With that being said,
J Rods in Houston (never have been but have seen dozens of their builds running stupid fast.
HPS (Houston performance Solutions. Did my build and makes 780whp. Also they have a CTS V3 with Mag2650 running 9.20s. Great CS. Both shops use MS Tuning to do the tunes.

Vengeance from what I hear but prices are on the high side.
Weapon X as well but prices are high from what I’ve seen too.

Complete street. No experience but they have a lot of fast builds. Watch their videos!

Race Proven: tons of ZL1 builds

Cordes performance: sick builds and know what they are doing. Have no idea on prices but their builds are fantastic.

All shops listed will not do it wrong. Some will just cost a bit more for the same.

SFV1LE · 06-29-2020, 01:48 AM

If distance is not a factor, I'd go with Katech. I've heard great reviews, and a friend had a Corvette race motor built by them that was a monster and very reliable. They offer a 3 year limited warranty on their work. They aren't cheap, but they seem to provide a lot of value for the money. My dream package is their Magnuson TVS 2650 package with full head rebuild and tune, their quality and attention to detail seems to deliver near OEM fit and finish.

unavailablezl1 · 06-29-2020, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SFV1LE

If distance is not a factor, I'd go with Katech. I've heard great reviews, and a friend had a Corvette race motor built by them that was a monster and very reliable. They offer a 3 year limited warranty on their work. They aren't cheap, but they seem to provide a lot of value for the money. My dream package is their Magnuson TVS 2650 package with full head rebuild and tune, their quality and attention to detail seems to deliver near OEM fit and finish.

IMO, custom work should always trump OEM. OEM to me is mass produced by someone with a high school education and learns an assembly line of one part. Custom work "should" be done by the best, be the best and puts OEM to shame..... IMO.

Blu Ray · 06-29-2020, 09:03 AM

Janetty Racing

JonDaddy82 · 06-29-2020, 12:19 PM

OP, if you wanted to stay in TN, DBR Performance in Spring Hill puts together some pretty heavy hitters.

7WSM · 06-29-2020, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unavailablezl1

IMO, custom work should always trump OEM. OEM to me is mass produced by someone with a high school education and learns an assembly line of one part. Custom work "should" be done by the best, be the best and puts OEM to shame..... IMO.

So you are telling me some high schooler designed my cars?

I don't know what fantasy world you live in.

SFV1LE · 06-29-2020, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unavailablezl1

IMO, custom work should always trump OEM. OEM to me is mass produced by someone with a high school education and learns an assembly line of one part. Custom work "should" be done by the best, be the best and puts OEM to shame..... IMO.

What I mean is that when their work is delivered it looks like a factory manufactured install vs. some of the stuff you see from shops that stands out as something added vs. well integrated into the machine.

I get what you're saying, but seems like it applies to low quality mrfs and I personally like the look of my stock ZLE engine bay. The hose lines and wiring, connectors, tubing, shielding and tape work are all very well done.

NEGXXIS · 06-30-2020, 07:51 AM

Vengeance Racing !!

06-28-2020, 07:47 PM	#1
JFWJR179 Drives: 2022 Camaro ZL1 Convertible A10 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 382	Top 5 2017-2020 ZL1 mod shops Please vote for/list the top 5 high performance mod shops for builds on 2017 - 2020 ZL1 Camaros. In terms of: 1. Competence/professionalism 2. Customer service 3. Prices 4. Results (rwhp & rwtq) 5. Performance (1/4 mile ET's & MPH 6. Other important factors I apologize if this has been done before, but I could not find anything.

06-28-2020, 08:28 PM	#2
SJFGTO Oh Oh it's Friday Night! Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Walton Woods Posts: 1,061	Well, the problem with “polls” like this is most folks only have experience with one shop and/or do not have meaningful experience with enough shops to make any kind of true comparison. So if there is very little actual experience to quantify any sort of objective comparison, stuff like this ends up being a bunch of “my shop is great” posts with an occasional “that shop sucks” post. Also, the number of variables that go into each individual build makes criteria like the factors you mentioned almost meaningless. It’s all good for forum chatter but that’s about it. __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE NFG; ARH 2” headers, catless mids, ARH full exhaust, Lingenfelter 18% lower pulley, ATI Harmonic Balancer, Roto-fab CAI, EE-catch can, TM ported TB, NX Lid, BMR strut tower brace. Aeroforce dual pod interceptor gauges. Tuned by Vengeance Racing!!! 644 HP @ 6250 rpm / 689 trq @ 3660 rpm Four that wanna own me Two that wanna stone me One says she's a friend of mine...

06-29-2020, 09:03 AM	#8
Blu Ray ALWAYS-N-BOOST Drives: 2021 ZLE A10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alpine, NJ Posts: 2,376	Janetty Racing __________________ 2012 1LS M6 Black-Sold 2013 2LT M6 BluRay- Sold 2015 1SS 1LE M6 Black-Sold 2021 ZLE A10 Riverside Blue - Awaiting Arrival 01/10

06-29-2020, 12:19 PM	#9
JonDaddy82 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Coupe NFG M6 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Nolensville, TN Posts: 618	OP, if you wanted to stay in TN, DBR Performance in Spring Hill puts together some pretty heavy hitters. __________________ 1989 Forumla 350 WS6 <- High School 2000 Trans Am Firehawk <- After High School 2017 Colorado Z71 <- Daily 2018 ZL1 M6 <- Not Daily

06-30-2020, 07:51 AM	#12
NEGXXIS Drives: 2019 Camaro SS A10 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 1,062 View My Garage	Vengeance Racing !! __________________ 2020 Range Rover Sport HSE P525 Supercharged 5.0 - Firenze Red - 9012 wheels SOLD 2019 Camaro SS -Wrapped in Matte Magnectic Black - Anderson Carbon Hood and Rear Spoiler – Ikon front spoiler – OEM ZL1 Side Rockers - ZL1 Addons Diffuser - BMR 1.0” Lowering Springs - MRR 228 Wheels 20x10 and 20x11 RIP 2016 Camaro SS https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=565453 SOLD 2010 Camaro SS Featured in GM High Tech Performance and Camaro Now Magazines - http://www.superchevy.com/features/g...of-perfection/

06-28-2020, 08:44 PM	#3
Yessa Account Suspended Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: May 2019 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 222	Vengence.

06-28-2020, 09:06 PM	#4
CW3SF Drives: 2019 Chevy Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,252 View My Garage	It might be easier to post a list of reputable shops by geographical area or region of the US. That’ll probably have more bearing on where an individual takes their car. It’s hard to ship a car all the way across the country to get built because a shop has a good rep.

06-28-2020, 09:20 PM	#5
Markoz28 Drives: 18 ZL1 nightfall grey A10 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,527	My shop is the best! Lol! With that being said, J Rods in Houston (never have been but have seen dozens of their builds running stupid fast. HPS (Houston performance Solutions. Did my build and makes 780whp. Also they have a CTS V3 with Mag2650 running 9.20s. Great CS. Both shops use MS Tuning to do the tunes. Vengeance from what I hear but prices are on the high side. Weapon X as well but prices are high from what I’ve seen too. Complete street. No experience but they have a lot of fast builds. Watch their videos! Race Proven: tons of ZL1 builds Cordes performance: sick builds and know what they are doing. Have no idea on prices but their builds are fantastic. All shops listed will not do it wrong. Some will just cost a bit more for the same.

06-29-2020, 01:48 AM	#6
SFV1LE Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: CA Posts: 1,360	If distance is not a factor, I'd go with Katech. I've heard great reviews, and a friend had a Corvette race motor built by them that was a monster and very reliable. They offer a 3 year limited warranty on their work. They aren't cheap, but they seem to provide a lot of value for the money. My dream package is their Magnuson TVS 2650 package with full head rebuild and tune, their quality and attention to detail seems to deliver near OEM fit and finish.

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