New Owners/National list of Z Shops

[lmcptman@gmail.com]

Looking for someone in my area that is willing to work on ZR1. I am located on Long Island and currently use Vette Doctors, his work is fine but the wait time is crazy. Looking for an alternative local tech who understands these cars.

[Atari_Prime]

SoCal


Pfaff Engineering
Location: Huntington Beach
Notes: Does not work on stock ZR-1s. Can assist with modding and increasing the HP only.



JD Corvette
Location: Bellflower
Notes: They are dedicated to solely working on Corvettes. Claim they have worked on about 8-10 C4 ZR-1s in the last couple of years.

Powerhouse Racing (specifically Edwin)
Location: Lancaster (but does house calls in LA and OC)
Notes: Seems like a nice guy, don't know a lot about him other than what the forums mention.

[mlipmd]

I also have to give kudos and praise to Aaron Scott at South Georgia Corvettes in Thomasville GA. I had my car there for a few days for various things and when I drove home it was a completely different and much improved car. He is very gracious and a genuinely nice guy and is very knowledgeable about the ZR-1-1 and LT5 as well as every other Corvette, and even Vipers if you're into those. He can do any routine servicing and repairs as well as any performance mods you want without hesitation, having built many high performance engines that would blow your mind. A highly recommended shop and I will be back when needed and might even just go back to visit and say hello. It's understandable why people come from so far away for him to work on their cars.

[davidijaxson]

I called Steve Schroder at Crossed Flags a few weeks ago to see about having some work done and it appears he is moving.

[rkreigh]

Originally Posted by lmcptman@gmail.com

Looking for someone in my area that is willing to work on ZR1. I am located on Long Island and currently use Vette Doctors, his work is fine but the wait time is crazy. Looking for an alternative local tech who understands these cars.

unfortunately folks are moving on and working on the new vettes to pay the bills. Unless super urgent I'd wait!! I bought my car from Larry Merow rest his soul and vette dr took very good care of the LSV while up in Long Island


Call Ramp chevy where vt dr came from and Carmen from Vet Dr and I'm sure if they can't take care of it they would refer you.


I'm in alex va, what do you need done???

[jss06c6]

Originally Posted by davidijaxson

I called Steve Schroder at Crossed Flags a few weeks ago to see about having some work done and it appears he is moving.

David is correct. I just completed my last project here in Texas. My wife and I are headed to Pagosa Springs, CO. We are building there on some property we own. Will take some time to effect the move, but I need to get our house ready to list so my time is consumed.

Pagosa Springs is not a reasonable location for a performance shop, so my role going forward would be consultative.

I've had the great pleasure and blessing to work on many C4'S over the past 4 years, developing lifelong friendships with many owners. They are truly unique and very few shops out there will try to learn how to tune and maintain them. I absolutely love the "real" LT-5! My '91 will forever remain with me until I give it to my son someday.

Last C4 project involved complete LT-1 rebuild after it spun #6 rod bearing.. the former "builder" put a stock flexplate (externally balanced) on an internally balanced rotating assembly! Balance was off by 84 grams! Finding competent shops to work on the Gen2 SBC family and our LT-5 is getting very scarce..

Thanks and Warmest Regards,

Steve Schroder
Owner
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[rkreigh]

Originally Posted by Zrracer

IMHO
Graham Behan should have his own special status above all the rest. His depth of knowledge with the LT5 is far beyond anyone else. From being involved with design to modification I can not think of anyone who comes near his depth of understanding and attention to detail. I am sure many shops here have called him for information.
That is where my car is and I know I have nothing to worry about. He even Repaired pieces from another shops work. Found all the missing parts I did not get.fixed damaged electrical fx3 and the like.
He is the guy. He is worth the drive.
Robin

Amen~! some of my best times were hanging with Graham after John passed. Graham has forgotten more than we'll ever know and has built the lt5 in the most amazing configurations. Riding around with Will in his TT 385 ruined me. Graham, now that you aren't with LPE, can you do more TT LT5s??? I've punched up the LS engines but they just don't have the moxy and sex appeal of the lt5

I can see graham mastering the lt6 as he's an engineer ameritus and can figure it out and make it better, regardless of what it is.

Graham, hope to see you again soon, the LSV needs love.

[grahambehan]

Hi Ron, long time. Thought you just had the LSV re done?
No limits on TT cars, just time.
Graham

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LSV still isn't done. Damn shame too as I miss driving it.

another GB TT is just what the Dr ordered!!!

I'm working on 3 vettes right now and none of em run. At least they will all be fast when done!

just picked up a honey of a c5 with a built lsa engine with hard core callies internals (416) Upgrading that one to a D1X procharger

the LSV, engine is together but the top end needs refinishing

TTiX TT c5 Z06, getting new engine and clean up.

Again having a bit of ZR-1 DTs as it's been a while.

[ddiblasio]

This is great information.
I recently moved to central VA and now have a place I can go to within an hour of+/- from me.
thank you