Well it begins....

I just got home from North Carolina after dropping my car off to Josh and Kevin at Piedmont Modular Performance. Larry hand delivered the engine (along with Jesse's and Matt's) right to the shop .

Saturday we all went Karting. I learned that Larry and Josh are excellent drivers, Kevin is extremely consistent, and i suck *** haha. The highlight of that was the poor sap behind me for 8 laps that i just would not let pass me. whenever he would inch alongside of me id ram him into the wall or spin him out. He was super ****ed but hey i didn't race to lose haha. Not on purpose anyway hehe.

Josh and his Father, Fred took me to a shooting range where i fired a whole assortment of different kinds of guns (my favorite was the AR15). They all had a blast laughing at me. I shot a 12 gauge shotgun with so much kick to it, it almost knocked me down. Bruised up my shoulder a bit too haha but it was work it for sure. I obliterated some cardboard box targets we set up haha.

We spent time going over my goals and ordering parts as well. They took the time to explain exactly what they thought would be good decisions to make and helped me to understand everything that was going on and made sure i was happy with the choices.

The shop was set up very nicely and was extremely clean. They have 2 lifts (drive on and 2 post lift) and plenty of space and tons of tools to work with. They make sure they have the right tool for the job at all times as i watched them work on a local Saleen car on Monday.

Josh, Kevin and both of their families made me feel like i was their long lost son. They welcomed me into their home and shop. I took a tour of the machine shop which is Josh and Fred's full time jobs and tons of other stuff. Overall i had a blast and Josh and Kevin are completely Stand up and i have absolutely no doubt in my mind of the quality of their work or their dedication to their customers. That is something you don't see much these days. They are complete class acts.

Meeting Larry was also a great experience. His knowledge is immense and accurate. He is like an encyclopedia when it comes to engines, be it modular or old school or lawn mowers haha.

Anyway I jsu want to thank Josh, Kevin, Larry, And their families for everything they have done for me both in the past and what they will be doing for me with this motor/Tranny swap.

I couldn't recommend anyone over PMP for any kind of work you need to have done or Larry to build a motor for you. The personal one on one experience that they offer is unmatched and unsurpassed.

Now i play the waiting game as its the winter, and i told them to take their time and have it ready for me by the spring. This thing is going to be a complete monster!!!


Josh, Kevin, Larry and your familes, This is for you:

 

That sounds like the kind of place I would want to work on my Stang. When do you think work will be completed and your car will be back on the road or strip?

 

They could have it done quickly, but since im in NY and with winter here i let them take their time. i owuldnt be driving thecar till march or april anyway, weather depending so im in no rush and i told them that.

 

And so it begins......
Hope your putting in a roll cage, Mr. Ron.

 

Good luck dude, can't wait to hear how it works out for you.

 

yes torrence the roll bar will be gonig in as well as a 150 shot of nitrous and some other secret go fast goodies

 

Dude, wanna trade lives?? ha ha congrats on the great experience.. wish there was a shop like that here in NY. Best of luck.

 

Then you can't forget the go, baby, go button........

 

no go baby go button. Im using a hybrid 2 stage Window switch with gear lockout and Wide open Throttle Switch. Nitrous will be controlled by my gear and RPM range when the system is activated for no accidents

 

Nice!!!