Clutch installers...Southeast Michiga

soulja · #1 (**permalink**) 11-07-09, 10:54 AM

Hey Fellow SE Michigander's,

I will most likely be getting rid of the clunky flywheel and clutch this winter and want to know if you all know of any reputable shops to get the clutch installed.

rand49er · #2 (**permalink**) 11-08-09, 09:07 AM

I had one ... in Dexter ... but he dumped me after he put a new FW in but before he did my pinion seal.

We need to work on this ... a good (honest) V mechanic, that is.

Say, how long have you had your V?

soulja · #3 (**permalink**) 11-08-09, 11:56 AM

Darn, that sucks. I would have thought that we should have the most v owners in this area than anywhere else since the car is built here. Thus, their would be plenty of reputable mechanics in our area. I have owned the car since September, so about 2 months.

rand49er · #4 (**permalink**) 11-08-09, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by soulja

... I have owned the car since September, so about 2 months.

Two months of ownership and looking for a mechanic. Dang!

Actually, up till now, most guys have just been doing mods and mostly do their own wrenching. But, now that these cars are maturing (mine's five years old this month -- assembled Nov '04), things can start cropping up. Den_93 tells me that my ex-mechanic's dad lives near me and might be interested. I need to make contact.

Hey, soulja, how many miles you got on yours?

soulja · #5 (**permalink**) 11-09-09, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by rand49er

Two months of ownership and looking for a mechanic. Dang!

Lol, I don't have any issues with the car at all. I am just considering getting rid of the stock flywheel and clutch. I hate how slow it revs, especially when I am rev matching.

The car has 67k miles on the body, but the engine was replaced at 58k and diff at 54k under warranty by the previous owner. Plus I still have warranty till 100k or 5/2011.

JD03Cobra · #6 (**permalink**) 11-09-09, 12:43 PM

Soulja - Be sure to report back if you find a good installer. I wish I knew one.

your maker · #7 (**permalink**) 11-09-09, 01:49 PM

you guys can always bring it to katech!!! or even http://www.livernoismotorsports.com/

soulja · #8 (**permalink**) 11-09-09, 02:43 PM

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you guys can always bring it to katech!!! or even http://www.livernoismotorsports.com/

Thanks, I will definitely check them out. You know anyone that had experience with these two shops?

lollygagger8 · #9 (**permalink**) 11-09-09, 03:07 PM

If you are in SE Michigan, drive down to EPP in Columbia City, IN.......they do great work.

rand49er · #10 (**permalink**) 11-09-09, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by soulja

Thanks, I will definitely check them out. You know anyone that had experience with these two shops?

Yeah, I'm sure either Katech or Livernois could do it ... guess I've always thought of them as more engine and tuning people. Come to think of it, they probably know their stuff more than just about anybody, and you'll pay accordingly.

Geez, I'm such a cheap SOB.

JD03Cobra · #11 (**permalink**) 11-09-09, 05:46 PM

I called Livernois Motorsports for a price to install headers...They quoted me about $1000 and they said it would take 3 days, tune was another $500. They have a good reputation and like Randy says, you pay accordingly.

rand49er · #12 (**permalink**) 11-09-09, 11:04 PM

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... $1000 ...

Yeah, I had called them originally about a tune with my Maggie. They wanted to change my spark plugs, install a MagnaVolt for $500, keep the car a few days, and pretty much lay waste to my wallet. I got the feeling they were taking a mostly generic approach to my V (just another LS motor) and were just overselling themselves and their services.