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Ccmano · 01-06-2018

Updated...

I’ll ask again, Does anyone have a status on the following shops? All of these were once top notch LT5 Shops.

South Georgia Corvettes, Thomasville, GA.
Doug Rippie, Waverly, MN.
Lingenfelter Performance, Decatur, Indiana.

For tier two, any new info on Vette Doctors in NY or Tony’s Corvettes on MD?

Based on some internet searches...

South Georgia Corvettes, Appears to be out of business.
Doug Rippie, Still shows an LT5 package but no maintenance or repair.
Lingenfelter Performance, no reference to anything C4 let alone LT5.
Vette Doctors, Shows an LT5 package, possible maintenance and repair. Is known to work on Z’s.
Tony’s Corvettes, no specific LT5 reference. Is known to work on Z’s.

dredgeguy · 01-07-2018

I understand that Tony's Corvettes in MD has a mechanic who is LT5 certified. Also Sport Chevrolet in MD also has a mechanic who is LT5 certified.

As for me, I stick with Wazoo who are all better than LT5 certified!

Dynomite · 01-07-2018

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Originally Posted by dredgeguy

I understand that Tony's Corvettes in MD has a mechanic who is LT5 certified. Also Sport Chevrolet in MD also has a mechanic who is LT5 certified.

As for me, I stick with Wazoo who are all better than LT5 certified!

Have to ask......how do you become LT5 Certified?

Seems it is based on the personal opinion of others who are not LT5 Certified

Or it is based on the percentage of times you guess exactly what is wrong with an LT5 in the first step of a diagnostic process based on the insufficient information provided by an Uncertified LT5 operator

Having said that......a group of guys not LT5 certified may as a group be LT5 Certified and that is why I have suggested Jim and the WAZOO guys on a Sat are LT5 Certified (I have never heard of a complaint)

grahambehan · 01-07-2018

How does one become certified, enquiring minds want to know.

Graham

dredgeguy · 01-07-2018

My understanding was back in the day Chevy dealers who were lucky enough to receive a ZR-1 had to send at least one mechanic for special training to be LT5 certified. Not every Chevy dealer had one on staff. I do not know where the training was held. I would assume most of them are now retired.

Ccmano · 01-07-2018

There certainly was a GM LT5 training class with an extensive curriculum. I too recall dealerships had to have trained technicians to sell ZR-1s. Not sure if it was called a certification. Weren’t there even little trophies technicians got for completion?

Probably long since discontinued by GM.
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Jagdpanzer · 01-07-2018

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Originally Posted by grahambehan

How does one become certified, enquiring minds want to know.

Graham

The WAZOO LT5 certifying process straight forward and starts with a critical evaluation of a candidate’s skills on the BBQ grille. Next up is stocking and maintaining the beer cooler. 21st and final step is cam timing while blindfolded with one arm tied behind the back.

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grahambehan · 01-07-2018

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Originally Posted by Jagdpanzer

The WAZOO LT5 certifying process straight forward and starts with a critical evaluation of a candidate’s skills on the BBQ grille. Next up is stocking and maintaining the beer cooler. 21st and final step is cam timing while blindfolded with one arm tied behind the back.

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Guess that means I would fail, since my Wife says I can't even handle the beer cooler part right.

Graham

Ccmano · 01-07-2018

My wife refuses to let me barbecue, she does it all. Claims I burn everything. There is however method to my madness.

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Jagdpanzer · 01-07-2018

Come on guys, this is serious, no sand bagging

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01-06-2018	#21
Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,852	Re: New Owners/National list of Z Shops Updated... I’ll ask again, Does anyone have a status on the following shops? All of these were once top notch LT5 Shops. South Georgia Corvettes, Thomasville, GA. Doug Rippie, Waverly, MN. Lingenfelter Performance, Decatur, Indiana. For tier two, any new info on Vette Doctors in NY or Tony’s Corvettes on MD? Based on some internet searches... South Georgia Corvettes, Appears to be out of business. Doug Rippie, Still shows an LT5 package but no maintenance or repair. Lingenfelter Performance, no reference to anything C4 let alone LT5. Vette Doctors, Shows an LT5 package, possible maintenance and repair. Is known to work on Z’s. Tony’s Corvettes, no specific LT5 reference. Is known to work on Z’s. __________________ 90'ZR-1 #1461 Red/Black Ported Intake, Degreed Cams, OBX Headers & Exhaust, Fidanza FW, Secondary Delete, Custom tune, C6 GS Wheels. Sold 08 C6 Z51 Crystal Red Metallic Sold Vararam Intake, Tune, Sold 05 C6 Z51 Red/Black Sold 90'ZR-1 #1723 Black/Gray Sold but not forgotten 91' Z51 L98 White Vert. My First, you always remember your first. Sold. Last edited by Ccmano; 01-06-2018 at 10:43 PM.

01-07-2018	#22
dredgeguy Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 1,709	Re: New Owners/National list of Z Shops I understand that Tony's Corvettes in MD has a mechanic who is LT5 certified. Also Sport Chevrolet in MD also has a mechanic who is LT5 certified. As for me, I stick with Wazoo who are all better than LT5 certified! __________________ Charlie __________ Dredgeguy WAZOO Member 1992 Bright Red/Black ZR1 #246 Dana 4:10 gears Polished LT5 by Haibeck Polished Fikse FM5's with Michelin Pilot Sport 2 Stainless Works headers and cats with Corsa

01-07-2018	#24
grahambehan Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Concord Kentucky Posts: 181	Re: New Owners/National list of Z Shops How does one become certified, enquiring minds want to know. Graham

01-07-2018	#25
dredgeguy Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 1,709	Re: New Owners/National list of Z Shops My understanding was back in the day Chevy dealers who were lucky enough to receive a ZR-1 had to send at least one mechanic for special training to be LT5 certified. Not every Chevy dealer had one on staff. I do not know where the training was held. I would assume most of them are now retired. __________________ Charlie __________ Dredgeguy WAZOO Member 1992 Bright Red/Black ZR1 #246 Dana 4:10 gears Polished LT5 by Haibeck Polished Fikse FM5's with Michelin Pilot Sport 2 Stainless Works headers and cats with Corsa

01-07-2018	#26
Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,852	Re: New Owners/National list of Z Shops There certainly was a GM LT5 training class with an extensive curriculum. I too recall dealerships had to have trained technicians to sell ZR-1s. Not sure if it was called a certification. Weren’t there even little trophies technicians got for completion? Probably long since discontinued by GM. H __________________ 90'ZR-1 #1461 Red/Black Ported Intake, Degreed Cams, OBX Headers & Exhaust, Fidanza FW, Secondary Delete, Custom tune, C6 GS Wheels. Sold 08 C6 Z51 Crystal Red Metallic Sold Vararam Intake, Tune, Sold 05 C6 Z51 Red/Black Sold 90'ZR-1 #1723 Black/Gray Sold but not forgotten 91' Z51 L98 White Vert. My First, you always remember your first. Sold. Last edited by Ccmano; 01-07-2018 at 12:20 PM.

01-07-2018	#30
Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,661	Re: New Owners/National list of Z Shops Come on guys, this is serious, no sand bagging Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ Phil Wasinger 1994 Torch Red ZR-1 WAZOO Member George Braml Intake