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Old 08-16-2012, 10:04 AM
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Recommended Engine shops in SoCal

Hey everyone,

I'm getting ready to undertake the ambitious project of doing an LS1 swap. I'm saving up for the funds and am going to do this project, one way or the other. With that said, is there anyone that can recommend a great shop that does engine swaps if I supply all the parts (thats including the engine and transmission). The budget I'm gonna be on I'm hoping between buying the parts and the overall work is hopefully no more than $10,000. I'm in SD, howver I'm willing to take the car up to Oceanside, POSSIBLY Anaheim if its worth it. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

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Old 08-16-2012, 06:58 PM
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I like how you said POSSIBLY Anaheim, I wonder who works on LS1 swaps in Anaheim???
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Re: Recommended Engine shops in SoCal

Call Cunningham Motorsports in Murrieta: (951) 677-0716

http://www.cunningham-motorsports.com/

They're close to you, and they work on LSx engines.
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Awesome! Thank you sir!
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Updates?

What are your goals ?
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Re: Recommended Engine shops in SoCal

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Call Cunningham Motorsports in Murrieta: (951) 677-0716

http://www.cunningham-motorsports.com/

They're close to you, and they work on LSx engines.

Top notch work from theses guys but I'm sure they are way too busy to take on a swap like this. At least 6 weeks behind(LSx business must be good)

http://ls1tech.com/forums/western-me...abor-jobs.html


OP, you should drive down and talk to Gene Jones @ Prostreet Terrorist

1080 s cypress st.
La Habra, California 90631
Phone 1 (714) 650-0042

I'm sure they can take on your project.

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Re: Recommended Engine shops in SoCal

Sounds good. This LS1 swap is on my Top 3 list for my car. I'm going to start buying the parts here and there starting in November, buying the cheap(er) items first, working my way up to the engine itself. And I appreciate the inputs for the businesses. This is going to help out a lot.

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What about Dyno Don in orange county he knows Fbodys well
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Dyno Don doesnt work on LS1 engines. He sticks to TPI engines and other Gen 1 small block chevy's.
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