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Old Aug 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 Aug 16, 2012 | 06:58 PM
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Re: Recommended Engine shops in SoCal

I like how you said POSSIBLY Anaheim, I wonder who works on LS1 swaps in Anaheim???
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 09:27 PM
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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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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 11:47 AM
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Awesome! Thank you sir!
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 03:12 AM
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Re: Recommended Engine shops in SoCal

Updates?

What are your goals ?
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 03:53 PM
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Re: Recommended Engine shops in SoCal

Originally Posted by Kevin91Z
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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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 01:55 PM
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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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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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Re: Recommended Engine shops in SoCal

What about Dyno Don in orange county he knows Fbodys well
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 11:26 AM
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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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