[FlukeSS]

Hey,

I'm looking for performance shops, or mechanics that are willing to do customer supplied parts installation. Preferably a shop with dyno tuning services.

I can't seem to find a shop that does not refuse to do this unless I buy "their" parts.

Any advice, links, or recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[HCI2000SS]

You've tried all the big names like Livernois, Katech, Walsh, etc?

[FlukeSS]

Originally Posted by HCI2000SS

You've tried all the big names like Livernois, Katech, Walsh, etc?

Not yet, but I will now. Didn't know all the big names yet, which is why I was asking for recommendations.

Ty

[Camarokid1996]

I've used Vector motorsports and couldn't be happier. Great customer service and they do excellent work while also maintaining reasonable prices

[Puddin]

Since you're in Michigan I'd definitely hit up Katech. They may be on the more expensive side but they definitely know their stuff.

[Richiefcknrich]

Originally Posted by FlukeSS

Hey,

I'm looking for performance shops, or mechanics that are willing to do customer supplied parts installation. Preferably a shop with dyno tuning services.

I can't seem to find a shop that does not refuse to do this unless I buy "their" parts.

Any advice, links, or recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Where at in Michigan, good old bay city mi here

[hesster]

Alternative Auto, Lidio Iacobelli owner, did my Whipple install and tune. Excellent work.
http://www.alternativeauto.com/tuning_capabilities/

[HCI2000SS]

I second Alternative Auto as well. Lidio is one of the nicest guys around. Used him many of times in the past. I live 10 minutes from Vector/Car Guys, and have used them as well with mixed results

[FlukeSS]

Originally Posted by Camarokid1996

I've used Vector motorsports and couldn't be happier. Great customer service and they do excellent work while also maintaining reasonable prices

I contacted them, they refused to do the install without buying their parts.

[FlukeSS]

Originally Posted by Richiefcknrich

Where at in Michigan, good old bay city mi here

Lansing, MI

I used to live in Clinton TWP so I'm familiar with that area. Know exactly where Katech is located.

[FlukeSS]

Another question: Do you think its worth the money to have the headers coated?

I can't really see a practical reason, short of heat dissipation.

Would you recommend it?

[FlukeSS]

Katech - Booked for 10 weeks
Livernois - no longer does headers due to EPA
Lingenfelter - Will not do customer supplied parts
Vector Performance - Will not do customer supplied parts

Alternative Auto - Email Sent - Waiting to hear back from them
Walsh Motor sports - Waiting to hear back from them

[Puddin]

Originally Posted by FlukeSS

Katech - Booked for 10 weeks
Livernois - no longer does headers due to EPA
Lingenfelter - Will not do customer supplied parts
Vector Performance - Will not do customer supplied parts

Alternative Auto - Email Sent - Waiting to hear back from them
Walsh Motor sports - Waiting to hear back from them

I'd just book with Katech and wait the 10 weeks.

[FlukeSS]

Originally Posted by Puddin

I'd just book with Katech and wait the 10 weeks.

Thinking I may not have a choice.

One last resource to check on. Called my old mechanic 100 miles away.

He knows a good tuner, question is does he know if that tuner will do an install, or a shop that does.