[Dreamer]

I know alot of people on here are familiar with their engines enough to bolt on their mods themselves. Some of us (probably most) aren't confident or talented enough to do such mods. How did you go about finding your mechanic to install your major mods? Gears, headers, axles, etc etc.

I am almost able to buy my first few mods and I need a mechanic. I live in brooklyn, ny and I don't know (or trust) anyone in this damn borough with my Silvy >_> but I trust you guys/girls ^_^ lol

Anyone can recommend a good mechanic to install my future mods in the NYC area? Or any guidance to find one myself.

[mcqueen]

I don't go to mechanics often, but when I do I usually take recommendations from other people who have had work done. I'll pay a little more to make sure my shit is installed right rather than letting just anybody have a go at it.

[BlueScreaM]

I looked in a mirror...

but for exhaust work and performance mods that i wont do i go down the road to Chris at muffler shop of Columbia were i live.

[Dreamer]

Originally Posted by Ahoboscheese I looked in a mirror... but for exhaust work and performance mods that i wont do i go down the road to Chris at muffler shop of Columbia were i live.

LOL I was excited thinking I could go to chris until I kept reading and saw columbia

[BlueScreaM]

Originally Posted by Dreamer LOL I was excited thinking I could go to chris until I kept reading and saw columbia

Sorry?

[ESG-642T]

Originally Posted by Dreamer I know alot of people on here are familiar with their engines enough to bolt on their mods themselves. Some of us (probably most) aren't confident or talented enough to do such mods. How did you go about finding your mechanic to install your major mods? Gears, headers, axles, etc etc. I am almost able to buy my first few mods and I need a mechanic. I live in brooklyn, ny and I don't know (or trust) anyone in this damn borough with my Silvy >_> but I trust you guys/girls ^_^ lol Anyone can recommend a good mechanic to install my future mods in the NYC area? Or any guidance to find one myself.

Gears is the only thing I don't trust myself with...

Headers - easy
axles - simple

[JoshC!]

gears is the only mod on my car i didnt tackle and the shop i went to i found out about through this forum

[DsmDave]

my mom slept with him hahahahaha. good way to meet

[6ER THEN I 8ER!]

gears is the only thing OP i'd be willing to pay someone else to do on my car...just about anything else you don't know you can ask us ....hell i figured most things out through trial and error

[Dreamer]

Originally Posted by 6er_w/a_Vengance gears is the only thing OP i'd be willing to pay someone else to do on my car...just about anything else you don't know you can ask us ....hell i figured most things out through trial and error

Lol that's kinda my problem, this isn't a car I want to learn through error on lol. Maybe someone else's hoopty that is more useful as a guinea pig but not my Silvy lol I already stopped trying to change the air filter just cuz the lid wont open when I take out the two screws LOL I dont want to pry and hear a snap.... I'll cry

[clidefr0g]

family friend, though i do most stuff my self unless its pooring rain

[BlueScreaM]

Originally Posted by clidefr0g family friend, though i do most stuff my self unless its pooring rain

I did my front springs in the ran i used a tarp boy!

[Dreamer]

I found this topic - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...uto-shops.html and in it they referred CJs as a good place.

Question - when I take the car in to install an 8.8 rear how long would that take? Do they usually hold the car over night? Cuz my problem is I live in ny lol i dont mind driving to nj to install a mod but how the hell am i getting back home LOL and back to get there to get the car when its done lol.

[clidefr0g]

Originally Posted by Dreamer I found this topic - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...uto-shops.html and in it they referred CJs as a good place. Question - when I take the car in to install an 8.8 rear how long would that take? Do they usually hold the car over night? Cuz my problem is I live in ny lol i dont mind driving to nj to install a mod but how the hell am i getting back home LOL and back to get there to get the car when its done lol.

changing rear ends takes like 3 hours. for someone that doesnt know what they are doing.

[SlowSix]

I do everything myself
for stuff I can't do myself, like exhaust work, I go to a guy that owns a mustang performance shop that a friend recommended me. Its a 45 minute drive but he does good work and is cheap.

[3.9 DSG]

For the stuff I don't plan to do myself, I asked mechanics or auto shop guys who they'd recommend.

For example, I went to a Mustang and Corvette Performance shop (Brad's Custom Auto's) in my area that had made a name for themselves to do the welding for my subframe connectors. I asked them who I should go to for replacing tires, they said buy online and go to them for the install. I ignored them and just asked my Grandpa who's a babyboomer do-it yourself mechanic who said he's been having his tires replaced at some other local shop that had made a name for themselves. So I went, had a good experience and asked where they'd recommend for exhaust.

In short, research and find one good place, and you can probably start along a chain of good shops. Also, local shops generally tend to be better than franchises. Also, almost anywhere you go, ask around and you'll likely find a mustang guy (or gal).

[3.9 DSG]

Remember, just because you walked into the shop and took time out of their day, it doesn't mean you have to pay them to do they work. Be picky.

[GreenMustang00]

Originally Posted by 6er_w/a_Vengance gears is the only thing OP i'd be willing to pay someone else to do on my car...just about anything else you don't know you can ask us ....hell i figured most things out through trial and error

trial and error is the way to go... Gears I love doing though No idea why but I didn't mind doing it

[i-bought-a-v6]

If I still lived in a house that had a garage then I would be doing the work myself too.

[southfour!]

I go online, find a write up or installation guide and go to work. As everyone else said gears are really the only thing other than body work or paint that I wont attempt.

If in doubt go find a pick n pull that has a v6 mustang and practice taking things apart and putting things back on, then if you fuck up just leave . Then you might feel more confident working on your own car.