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Ccmano · 01-15-2018

Any more recommendations? I can’t believe that is it...?

Can we get this thread up as a sticky...? So we can continue working on it and make it more visible to newbies.

Thanks
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rkreigh · 12-11-2018

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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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Although very humble the Wazoo guys have built several engines, pulls and installs included, numerous injector plenum pulls, clutches trannys, and just about anything you can think of taking apart with few exceptions.

I'd wager that even with a break for a brew or two and pizza many hands make light work and the price of admission is a smile, a handshake, and a desired to get your hands dirty. Highly recommend it.

A Wazoo graduate is Demps who went "all in" and has one of the nicest shop in the areas. Phil is one of the most advanced engineers I know and has invested much of his time into preserving and improving his Z which is quite spectacular.

I hope to sneak a few more ponies out of the LSV. I heat cycled it a few too many times and blew a rad hose and soon after a head gasket. Should have parked it but it got hot a few times about a year ago. Fast forward, it shot some water out the $6 so it was time to tear it down. Mostly from what I learned hands on at wazoo I went solo on the engine pull and took the engine straight to Demps. We also work with Lloyd who does some quality machine work and knows his way around liners and honing and does lots of dohc ford work so he's not afraid of a few extra valves.

As to the post above. I believe Aaron Scott is back in business in Ga.

Although I haven't been up there in a while

Vette Doctors mostly doing late model stuff but know there way around an LT5

Ron has some builders in Las Vegas, of course Jerry's Gaskets in Ok City, and there are many more.

Good thread.

DRM500RUBYZR-1 · 01-07-2018

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Originally Posted by grahambehan

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

Graham

Don't you have to spend a minimum of one night at a Holiday Inn?

Or must you buy one of the pewter mechanic with engine awards?

Marty

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

Come on guys, this is serious, no sand bagging

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jss06c6 · 01-07-2018

Wonder if the LT-5 training curriculum is in a barn somewhere??? Would be a nice barn find..

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A26B · 01-16-2018

Over the last several years, I have had many customers ranging from novice to the very best & well known LT5 builders. The following is a list of professionals I have encountered, who impressed me with their knowledge & approach to working on the LT5. Some you will recognize & others may be known only to locals. Satisfy yourself before using anyone on the following list.

In order by state;

ARIZONA
Larrys Engine & Marine, 600 W Lester, Tuscon,AZ
520-623-5373

CALIFORNIA
Pfaff Engine Builders, 5362 System Drive, Huntington Beach,CA
714-296-6726

COLORADO
Jerry Price, 3160 N Industrial Way, Castlerock,CO
303-621-5101

GEORGIA
South Georgia Corvette (SGC), 1396 Dillon Rd, Thomasville,GA

ILLINOIS
Haibeck Automotive Technology, 430 W Kay Unit D, Addison,IL
630-458-8427

KENTUCKY
Senior Lotus Engineer & mentor to virtually all of the most well known LT5 shops
Graham Behan
New Concord, KY 42076
(260)701-8860
email: grahambehan@yahoo.com

MINNESOTA
Doug Rippie Motorsports (DRM), 412 Pacific, Waverly,MN
763-658-6109

PENNSYLVANIA
JWC Performance, 605 Guilford Ave, Chambersburg,PA
301-991-6991

TEXAS
Henderson Performance Technologies (HPT),1660 Loop 337, New Braunfels,TX
830-620-1117

VIRGINIA
Evolution Motorsports, 88 le way Dr, Ste 123, Fredricksburg,VA
540-737-8779

WASHINGTON
Scott Carlson, Benchmark Auto, 8248 NE SR 104, Kingston, WA
360-297-6812

Ccmano · 01-16-2018

Quote:

Originally Posted by A26B

Over the last several years, I have had many customers ranging from novice to the very best & well known LT5 builders. The following is a list of professionals I have encountered, who impressed me with their knowledge & approach to working on the LT5. Some you will recognize & others may be known only to locals. Satisfy yourself before using anyone on the following list.

In order by state;

ARIZONA
Larrys Engine & Marine, 600 W Lester, Tuscon,AZ
520-623-5373

CALIFORNIA
Pfaff Engine Builders, 5362 System Drive, Huntington Beach,CA
714-296-6726

COLORADO
Jerry Price, 3160 N Industrial Way, Castlerock,CO
303-621-5101

GEORGIA
South Georgia Corvette (SGC), 1396 Dillon Rd, Thomasville,GA

ILLINOIS
Haibeck Automotive Technology, 430 W Kay Unit D, Addison,IL
630-458-8427

KENTUCKY
Not real sure about this guy, but they say he "wrote the LT5 book"
Graham Behan, KY
email only : grahambehan@yahoo.com

MINNESOTA
Doug Rippie Motorsports (DRM), 412 Pacific, Waverly,MN
763-658-6109

PENNSYLVANIA
JWC Performance, 605 Guilford Ave, Chambersburg,PA
301-991-6991

TEXAS
Henderson Motorsports,1660 Loop 337, New Braunfels,TX
830-620-1117

VIRGINIA
Evolution Motorsports, 88 le way Dr, Ste 123, Fredricksburg,VA
703-339-0999

WASHINGTON
Scott Carlson, Benchmark Auto, 8248 NE SR 104, Kingston, WA
360-297-6812

Fantastic list! Thanks Jerry!
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93RubyZ · 01-26-2018

I think it's been over ten years ago or so, but I worked on a project that included preparing a list of "ZR-1 shops." My research was based pretty much solely on the inputs from members of this forum as well as those from Corvette Forum and possibly whatever else I was able to find on the web. There was no confirmation done on the validity of the recommendations and this is over ten years old so it's possible some of these shops no longer exist, but here is the list (take it for what it's worth -- this is not a personal recommendation from me as I have only personal experience with one shiop on this list -- ZR51/Bill Boudreau, who I would highly recommend):

Name, Location, Phone, Website
Bank's Chevrolet, Concord, NH 603-224-4055
Brady's High Performance, Willow Street, PA 717-283-0056
Ebert's Engine Service, Abita Springs, LA 985-960-2483
Freedom Cars, Nashville, TN 615-254-5252
Guldstrand Motorsports, Burbank, CA 818-558-1499 http://www.guldstrand.com
Haibeck Automotive Technology, Addison, IL 630-458-8427 http://www.zr1specialist.com
Henderson Performance Technologies, New Braunfels, TX 210-867-6286 http://www.hendersonperformance.com
Jim Watson Performance Concepts, Lawrenceville, GA 770-978-7400
Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, Inc., Decatur, IN 260-724-2552 http://www.lingenfelter.com
Pacific Northwest ZR-1, Vancouver, WA 206-755-0976 http://www.pnwzr1.com
Pine Belt Chevrolet, Eatontown, NJ 732-542-1000
Purifoy Chevrolet, Ft. Lupton, CO 303-659-8311
South Georgia Corvette, Inc., Thomasville, GA 229-226-4447
SS Racing, Dallas, TX 972-519-3553
The Vette Doctors Inc., Amityville, NY 631-841-0779 http://www.thevettedoctors.com
Tony's Corvettes, Gaithersburg, MD 301-869-7110
ZR51 Performance, Cave Creek, AZ 602-319-6575 http://www.zfdoc.com
Auto Masters, Bowling Green, KY 270-842-0454

01-15-2018	#1
Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,852	Re: New Owners/National list of Z Shops Any more recommendations? I can’t believe that is it...? Can we get this thread up as a sticky...? So we can continue working on it and make it more visible to newbies. Thanks 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; 01-16-2018 at 09:06 AM.

01-07-2018	#4
dredgeguy Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 1,636	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	#5
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 11:20 AM.

01-07-2018	#6
Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,647	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

01-07-2018	#7
jss06c6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 884	Re: New Owners/National list of Z Shops Wonder if the LT-5 training curriculum is in a barn somewhere??? Would be a nice barn find.. Sent from my XT1585 using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app

01-16-2018	#8
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,376	Re: New Owners/National list of Z Shops Over the last several years, I have had many customers ranging from novice to the very best & well known LT5 builders. The following is a list of professionals I have encountered, who impressed me with their knowledge & approach to working on the LT5. Some you will recognize & others may be known only to locals. Satisfy yourself before using anyone on the following list. In order by state; ARIZONA Larrys Engine & Marine, 600 W Lester, Tuscon,AZ 520-623-5373 CALIFORNIA Pfaff Engine Builders, 5362 System Drive, Huntington Beach,CA 714-296-6726 COLORADO Jerry Price, 3160 N Industrial Way, Castlerock,CO 303-621-5101 GEORGIA South Georgia Corvette (SGC), 1396 Dillon Rd, Thomasville,GA ILLINOIS Haibeck Automotive Technology, 430 W Kay Unit D, Addison,IL 630-458-8427 KENTUCKY Senior Lotus Engineer & mentor to virtually all of the most well known LT5 shops Graham Behan New Concord, KY 42076 (260)701-8860 email: grahambehan@yahoo.com MINNESOTA Doug Rippie Motorsports (DRM), 412 Pacific, Waverly,MN 763-658-6109 PENNSYLVANIA JWC Performance, 605 Guilford Ave, Chambersburg,PA 301-991-6991 TEXAS Henderson Performance Technologies (HPT),1660 Loop 337, New Braunfels,TX 830-620-1117 VIRGINIA Evolution Motorsports, 88 le way Dr, Ste 123, Fredricksburg,VA 540-737-8779 WASHINGTON Scott Carlson, Benchmark Auto, 8248 NE SR 104, Kingston, WA 360-297-6812 __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed. Last edited by A26B; 01-20-2020 at 04:08 PM.*

01-26-2018	#10
93RubyZ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 307	Re: New Owners/National list of Z Shops I think it's been over ten years ago or so, but I worked on a project that included preparing a list of "ZR-1 shops." My research was based pretty much solely on the inputs from members of this forum as well as those from Corvette Forum and possibly whatever else I was able to find on the web. There was no confirmation done on the validity of the recommendations and this is over ten years old so it's possible some of these shops no longer exist, but here is the list (take it for what it's worth -- this is not a personal recommendation from me as I have only personal experience with one shiop on this list -- ZR51/Bill Boudreau, who I would highly recommend): Name, Location, Phone, Website Bank's Chevrolet, Concord, NH 603-224-4055 Brady's High Performance, Willow Street, PA 717-283-0056 Ebert's Engine Service, Abita Springs, LA 985-960-2483 Freedom Cars, Nashville, TN 615-254-5252 Guldstrand Motorsports, Burbank, CA 818-558-1499 http://www.guldstrand.com Haibeck Automotive Technology, Addison, IL 630-458-8427 http://www.zr1specialist.com Henderson Performance Technologies, New Braunfels, TX 210-867-6286 http://www.hendersonperformance.com Jim Watson Performance Concepts, Lawrenceville, GA 770-978-7400 Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, Inc., Decatur, IN 260-724-2552 http://www.lingenfelter.com Pacific Northwest ZR-1, Vancouver, WA 206-755-0976 http://www.pnwzr1.com Pine Belt Chevrolet, Eatontown, NJ 732-542-1000 Purifoy Chevrolet, Ft. Lupton, CO 303-659-8311 South Georgia Corvette, Inc., Thomasville, GA 229-226-4447 SS Racing, Dallas, TX 972-519-3553 The Vette Doctors Inc., Amityville, NY 631-841-0779 http://www.thevettedoctors.com Tony's Corvettes, Gaithersburg, MD 301-869-7110 ZR51 Performance, Cave Creek, AZ 602-319-6575 http://www.zfdoc.com Auto Masters, Bowling Green, KY 270-842-0454 Last edited by 93RubyZ; 01-27-2018 at 03:41 AM.