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Old 06-16-2011, 01:34 PM   #1
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Need a Shop in North Jersey

Well fellas since TTP is now gone I am looking for a good shop to do all my work in North Jersey. Right now I`m looking to put my 9" in, do my motor mounts, Oil pan gasket, and eventually heads with a tune. Any suggestions? Im in Mahwah, NJ


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Old 06-16-2011, 01:40 PM   #2
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Old 06-16-2011, 04:46 PM   #3
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I'm right next to you in Oakland. Having TTP here was quite convenient. I'm not sure where SSP is, and I wouldn't hesitate to give them a try if the distance isn't too bad. But, Cartek is 45 minutes south of here, and I'll be handing my car over to them for future tuning & such if I don't find someone I like closer to us.
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Old 06-16-2011, 05:14 PM   #4
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Old 06-16-2011, 05:58 PM   #5
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Old 06-16-2011, 06:05 PM   #6
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Old 06-16-2011, 08:32 PM   #7
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I'm right next to you in Oakland. Having TTP here was quite convenient. I'm not sure where SSP is, and I wouldn't hesitate to give them a try if the distance isn't too bad. But, Cartek is 45 minutes south of here, and I'll be handing my car over to them for future tuning & such if I don't find someone I like closer to us.
Please do not take this as sponsor whoring but I have heard some bad stuff come out of Cartek- and yes, that happens everywhere but it was disproportionate.
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Old 06-16-2011, 08:55 PM   #8
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i live right above you. . I would say no more then 30 minutes.
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Old 06-17-2011, 09:11 AM   #9
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Spoke with SSP, I have also heard very good things about Cartek and Very Bad as is with any shop. Very confusing may need to take a ride to both to decide. Im a pain in the a$$ when it comes to my bird!
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Old 06-17-2011, 07:29 PM   #10
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Well good luck with whom ever you chose.
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Old 06-17-2011, 09:23 PM   #11
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I'm right in Franklin Lakes, I could help you throw in that 9" if that's something you'd like to tackle yourself. I have the 10 bolt swap down to under 3 hours now with a second set of hands.

I know some people are more comfortable just having a shop do everything but I had an alignment shop scratch my bumper and since then have done everything on my own. I just hear too many negative reviews to hand over my keys to anyone anymore. If I screw something up at least I walk away knowing I didn't pay $70 an hour to have someone else mess it up hahah.
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Old 06-18-2011, 07:28 AM   #12
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We know you havent been to a shop in a long time with 70$ as your labor rate 8]

Lowest i have seen is 90$ and my shop is at 145$

I would imagine that oil pan gasket is something you dont want to do on the ground.
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Old 06-19-2011, 07:39 AM   #13
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We know you havent been to a shop in a long time with 70$ as your labor rate 8]

Lowest i have seen is 90$ and my shop is at 145$

I would imagine that oil pan gasket is something you dont want to do on the ground.
My shops 85! hahaha I guess we are on the low side....
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Old 06-19-2011, 10:12 AM   #14
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ive used ssp multiple times and charlie is great. cartek was a waste of time and $
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Old 06-19-2011, 05:01 PM   #15
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tcbnj just gave me a contact to guy who has a full at home shop in wayne. I can pm the info. I was going to check him out since he's so close. Might be worth it, Have a guy that does great anal work but charges less then most custom shops.
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Old 06-20-2011, 01:10 AM   #16
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Take the trip Dow to see Josh @ JS performance. It's worth it
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Old 06-23-2011, 06:04 PM   #17
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Take the trip Dow to see Josh @ JS performance. It's worth it
+1 for Josh @ JS Performance. He's 80+ miles from me, and its worth the ride. In fact, the Iroc is there as we speak getting some work...his work is top notch.

I have a local shop I go to for basic repairs in Wallington NJ, if you would like more info, PM me.

Whoever has 100+ per hour rates must be insane, I'd be out the door with rates like that.. no offense, just too rich for my wallet.
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Old 06-23-2011, 06:34 PM   #18
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^^ Yeah, I remember TTP's rate was $80/hr when I asked. $145? Hey, if it's working, more power to ya'.
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Old 06-23-2011, 06:38 PM   #19
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+1 for Josh @ JS Performance. He's 80+ miles from me, and its worth the ride. In fact, the Iroc is there as we speak getting some work...his work is top notch.

I have a local shop I go to for basic repairs in Wallington NJ, if you would like more info, PM me.

Whoever has 100+ per hour rates must be insane, I'd be out the door with rates like that.. no offense, just too rich for my wallet.

what shop in wallington?


and you can try joey Ts in little ferry, NJ. its right on rt 46. they do AMAZING restos on classic muscle cars and they do a lot of work on race cars. the SBC notch mustang outside speaks for itself...
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feel free to take a ride and check us out first ...
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Old 06-30-2011, 09:30 AM   #21
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I see on your website you guys do cam installs for $400.00 and $600 with springs, is that ls1 and lt1
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Old 07-02-2011, 07:02 PM   #22
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I see on your website you guys do cam installs for $400.00 and $600 with springs, is that ls1 and lt1
Thats is ls1 add 100.00 for lt1s
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Old 07-06-2011, 08:37 PM   #23
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That sounds very fair, sounds like you guys are worth the trip. Guess Im cam shopping now lol And you guys are only a hour away =) now if it can only get done in a day that would be magic lol

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SSP or JS are both TOP NOTCH. I have had alot of work done by both..
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Old 11-23-2011, 08:45 PM   #25
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My fathers been a Cartek customer since 2005 with his GTO, never had an issue with them. With there H/c job he's the fastest in the country for N/a GTO's. Lots of fast vettes ive seen come from there. Defianetly have to vouch for Julio he knows what he is doing with the tuning. I have seen them do anything from a bone stock car to an all out drag car.
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