Finally decided to go with a built motor from SGP for my APS TT but I am always trying to learn from others experiences. For those of you that went with a built motor was there any adivce such as things to do different, or must have parts.

thanks for any advice

 

Very good choice in to Go with SGP. Mark will take very good care of you, he will answer all your questions and build you a strong motor.

 

 

I'd go with Autobahn motorsports in Houston. I didnt have a very nice experience with SGP nor did a couple of my friends. I have my car at Autobahn right now and they use the same machine shop as SGP. There number is 281 495 0660 his name is Tommy Bahn

 

Care to elaborate? PM me if you want...

 

Same here. I'm interested too.

 

Im form toronto,

 

Well I recommend GT Motorsports in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. I dont know of any other shop that does EVERYTHING in house, most people outsoucre diffrent parts of the build, which can lead to potential problems. In my opinion GTM is one of if not, THE best engine builder in the country for the VQ35 platform.

Just give them a call and if you feel comfortable go with them, if not all you lost is a phone call.

-George

 

They build some nice supras but havent really seen them do anything more then exhaust and intake on a VQ35

 

Well my car is up there right now having the longblock and Speedforceracing turbokit installed. The longlblock took about 2-3 weeks turnaround and I am awaiting the arrival of the turbokit. They have been more than patient with me and have help me tremendously with everything.

 

Were did they send out the machine work too? Just curious.

 

Dont mean to sound rude, but I cant disclose that info.

 

Not a problem bro, as long as you know, thats what matters, let us know how everything turns out!

 

My list inlcudes:

Pauter rods
Aries ED pistons
Tomei 268's
06 rev up oil pump
Ferrera valvetrain
Port and polished heads
Kinetix intake manifold
Twin 60-1 turbo kit from Speedforce racing
HKS f-con vpro
etc...

Hopefully I will crack the 700rwhp on the stock sleeving with 20psi of boost. Thats all I want for now.

 

I feel bad for you guys without any local support. It would suck if something happened to my block and the machine shop or tuner wasn't in my state, let alone my country. Good luck though and I'm sure you'll be fine with SGP.

 

Not sure what problems people have had w/ SGP but I have nothing but great things to say about them. Mark is an excellent tuner maybe one of the best. Shawn goes above and beyond when it comes to a build. In fact these guys I know for a fact will stay till well past midnight to get things done if need be.

BTW I grew up in TO, Scarborough to be exact. PM and I'd be glad to help out a fellow Canuck. Especially if you could send me some Fish and Chips. HAHAHAHAHA

 

SGP is the biggest tuner shop that I have seen. Anyone who has been there knows there are tons of sick cars that come through that place with allot more power than they started off with. My Z is actually on it's way back to SGP, not becuase anything is wrong but because I'm going to 600rwhp

When your talking about engines/turbo systems costing upwards of 20K+ the price to have your car shipped out is really insignificant. For me tuning is priceless and SGP has earned my respect. Mark knows what the f*ck he is doing, that is for sure. Very experienced, very trustworthy low key kind of place (big very big, they never advertise) that takes care of some of the sickest rides we have all seen in Super Street, Modified...ect. You don't have to look hard to find some insane rides tuned and built by SGP.

 

Very true! We can't forget about Shawn. That guy works his as* off there and gets stuff done very fast. I watched him take off some brembo brakes (4) in what seemed like under 2 minutes....lol

 

If you ever get a chance to visit Houston and SGP you will wee their parking lot is full of cars from out of town, even out of country. How's that for an outstanding reputation.

 

I had my car so called tuned there but it turned out to be a mere load up a map into my uni-chip. The first dyno was to see where everything was at the second and 3rd was just uploading a map. Yea thats dyno tuning at it's best..!! Mark is a good guy but for $250 to load up a map is crap...
brooke