Bam Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 My dad wants me to find a local shop to build his motor, install a blower, rebuild his rear end and put a new clutch/flywheel in his Cobra. Right now its a stock 5.0l with bolt ons. He wants it gone through, cleaned up, freshened, possibly do forged internals if they feel the need for the power he wants and he probably will get a supercharger. He wants 400-450whp. He also needs his rear end rebuilt, posi/lsd, drum to disc conversion and new gears installed and sandblasted/powdercoated or painted. So far by glancing at the advertisers on the board I've gathered these 3 shops can take care of him Lasota Racing Mike Ward Racing IPS motorsports Obviously every place has pros/cons, but who "specializes" 5.0ls, or fords if any of them? Anyone know if my dad and I are crazy in assuming he can achieve 400-450whp with a cam/heads/intakes, longtubes and a blower among other small things? Thanks for any help. I don't have time to call them today or tomorrow with my schedule, but was hoping to get ahold of them Friday to meet/greet with them so me and my dad can ask any questions he has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Personally I would go to IPS. They've done all the work on my car, including the blower swap. First link in my sig; Jeff, Mike, or Brandom can take care of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Total Sign Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Wasserbeck does good work in Prospect, Oh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTHER91 Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 i dotn know if they wanna take on the project since you are wantign someone to build you a car but you should contact dynotune motorsports they are the only for or 5.0 guys i would trust with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boost-n-Juice Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Jeff McCool works out of Dyno Tune's shop. His work would be 2nd to none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTHER91 Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Jeff McCool works out of Dyno Tune's shop. His work would be 2nd to none. no longer does he work there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbotrio Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Personally, I would have your dad or maybe even the two of you actually visit and check out each place on a saturday or later in a weekday or something. Online "Persona" and public opinion polls are great and all, but meeting the people that are actually doing the work and seeing the facility and such is much more telling than someone you dont know saying good or bad about "XYZ" shop. Just my 2 cents... Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbotrio Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Another thing to keep in mind is that all of the shops listed will most likely be out-sourcing the actual machine work. IPS uses Fowler Race Engines and couldnt be happier with them. Top-notch guys that do everything in-house and stand behind their work 110% Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Personally, I would have your dad or maybe even the two of you actually visit and check out each place on a saturday or later in a weekday or something. Online "Persona" and public opinion polls are great and all, but meeting the people that are actually doing the work and seeing the facility and such is much more telling than someone you dont know saying good or bad about "XYZ" shop. Just my 2 cents... Jeff This isn't directed towards you as it would be easy to assume with all the drama on this board, but I do think other people's opinions should play a small yet valid part in the decision to use a shop. Too easy is it to get deceived just by the kindness and looks of a shop and then turn out to be complete thiefs. I have read too many threads on other boards about this shop that was so nice and then they end up picking their cars up on flatbeds just to get out of the shit they are in with engine builders, etc. But, because I think all of those shops are a good choice then you can go off personal feelings and appearance of each one you visit. My $.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undr_psi Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 i cant speak for any of the other shops, since ive never done busness with them. But IPS has never done me wrong, jeff, mike, and brandon have been nothing but great to work with. Dispite all the online BS, i would highly recomend them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Catalogna Performance who is my shop sponsor on my mustang, is a amzing company. Hw is based out of Hilliard. I have to agree though check out each shop, and see what you like about each one and what you dont like and take in all the pros and cons of each and then pick which one you will be spending your dollars with. :-) Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Quik7 Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 i'd say either LaSota or IPS...i've always been under the impression that LaSota focuses mainly on Ford's, as for IPS many people on the board have had some good experiences...might wanna call both and see who can give you the best deal and get you in and out soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 shit matt drive you happy ass of the IPS this weekend. And bring something to play in. Lets the fed ex man graces my house this friday I will be up there and wanting to test out a new toy afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted March 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 We do plan on visiting a few of the shops and talking with the staff, but I don't know who to go to, therefore this thread. We are not looking for someone to build a car for us, just the motor/trans mainly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98fiveseven1647545503 Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Full service shops like what you are looking for I would highly recomend IPS or Lasota!! both are class acts. Lasota does more work (that I know of) for Fords and 5.0s. I know Rob has had some strong running personal vehicles!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Rob LaSota needs to talk to me, someone send him my direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FastLX Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 I can't believe after all the bullshit IPS has put numerous customers through and all the online antics they play that anyone would even think of them for anything other than an exhaust install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Have you had work done there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rl Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Rob LaSota needs to talk to me, someone send him my direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 I <3 Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Full service shops like what you are looking for I would highly recomend IPS or Lasota!! both are class acts. Lasota does more work (that I know of) for Fords and 5.0s. I know Rob has had some strong running personal vehicles!! I would highly recommend Lasota also. I know he does do some Chevy stuff too. He has done quite a bit of work to my K5 Jimmy and is currently working on my small 95 Jimmy. I suggest giving both a call and meeting up with them and see how you feel. Also check the consumer feedback, alot less of the BS drama in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTHER91 Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 why would that matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 why would that matter Me? If so, why would what matter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 lasota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Lasota, he knows mustangs inside and out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.