Which shop is best for my twin turbo install? FunctionTuned or AAM or ??
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Which shop is best for my twin turbo install? FunctionTuned or AAM or ??
Hey guys,
I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on the TT setup soon. I may just drop on the JWT 530BB to my stock VQ, but I also may buy a built VQ short block and put the TT kit on that instead.
Right now I'm primarily pricing out Function:Tuned and Altered Atmosphere. Since I'm new to the FI game, I'm really unsure of which vendor to go with. I've heard good things about both. But I've heard some not-so-good things too. And are there any reputable G/Z installer/tuners besides them?
Can you guys help me steer in the right direction? This is going to be very costly undertaking so I want to make sure it gets done right the first time. Help me out with your wisdom!
Thanks,
Brian
I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on the TT setup soon. I may just drop on the JWT 530BB to my stock VQ, but I also may buy a built VQ short block and put the TT kit on that instead.
Right now I'm primarily pricing out Function:Tuned and Altered Atmosphere. Since I'm new to the FI game, I'm really unsure of which vendor to go with. I've heard good things about both. But I've heard some not-so-good things too. And are there any reputable G/Z installer/tuners besides them?
Can you guys help me steer in the right direction? This is going to be very costly undertaking so I want to make sure it gets done right the first time. Help me out with your wisdom!
Thanks,
Brian
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Thanks, I've been attending the DC meets lately, hanging with the National G Club. Some of the guys recommended I come here to see other's experiences with these shops. Especially since so many more of the Z guys are boosted. I've been to both shops a few times already and talked with both owners...I'm really looking for some personal experiences from guys here that had work done.
Let me know what you guys think of each shop and I'll go from there.
Let me know what you guys think of each shop and I'll go from there.
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If you like your heads put on with a hammer, then AAM is your choice. If you want the project done right, anywhere else is good. If I were you, Function Tuned would be my first stop, but it is your $.
Do some research on AAM and Function Tuned. Don't just search about AAM here... but check the 3000GT forums too. Very interesting.
Do some research on AAM and Function Tuned. Don't just search about AAM here... but check the 3000GT forums too. Very interesting.
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Originally Posted by jeffie7
Dave is a really nice guy and seems to be a great guy to deal with. Plus if you plan on paying someone to install it, why not get a 1 year warranty with it?
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That's always nice...at no cost!
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Originally Posted by bb1314
Personally I had my supercharger kit, return fuel system, injectors, etc, etc installed and UTEC tuned at Function Tuned. The car'd been my daily driver and it's very reliable. I've had some very small jobs done at AAM so I won't make a judgment on them.
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Originally Posted by bsurdam
i have personally been to both shops and im twin turbo. personally id take it to dave without second judgement. make sure you do you homework before going f/i though.
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Originally Posted by shdowflare
Yeah I'm really new to FI so I've got lots to learn. Figured Dave's a great resource and wouldn't steer me wrong. I've already gotten quotes from both shops so now it's getting down to the details.
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If you got the dough, Forged performance in the ATL. Otherwise Dave@FT for the local win.
Great Guy, great service, and very knowledgeable!
Great Guy, great service, and very knowledgeable!
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