Looking for mechanic SoCal area

Czer90 · 10-24-2022, 12:40 PM

Hello everyone, I’m looking for a mechanic in the Los Angeles area or surrounding to get some z1 shorty headers installed. Any recommendations?

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RumbleFish · 10-24-2022, 04:00 PM

For basic stuff, I like Precision Z in Canoga Park

For tuner, nobody is better than Specialty Z...also in Canoga Park

Neither is close to SG, sorry.

kafaya1 · 10-24-2022, 05:22 PM

someone mentioned L-Spec in Torrance/Redondo Beach area. I haven't used them myself but you might want to look them up. I think the owner is on the forums here and owns or owned a Z.

L-Spec
https://www.yelp.com/biz/l-spec-auto...h-bay-torrance

justin4 · 10-26-2022, 02:16 PM

Corner 3 Garage
22701 Granite Way Suite B, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

They work on a lot of vqs they have worked on my 350z in the past and currently my 370z so I have been going there for years.

JER Development
14905 Dillow St, Westminster, CA 92683

I had them replace my engine in my 350 when I had it. They have good prices if you are on a budget. Linn is not limited to nissans he does all cars.

nis350 · 10-26-2022, 02:53 PM

curious if there's a good one in the San Gabriel area? Thanks.

redondoaveb · 10-26-2022, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kafaya1

someone mentioned L-Spec in Torrance/Redondo Beach area. I haven't used them myself but you might want to look them up. I think the owner is on the forums here and owns or owned a Z.

L-Spec
https://www.yelp.com/biz/l-spec-auto...h-bay-torrance

L Spec was my go to shop for 5 years until Alex (the owner) did an absolute half *** job of wiring my fuel pumps and all the wiring burnt up. Then he wouldn't own up to his shitty work. I wouldn't take my car to him for an oil change now. Specialty Z straightened everything out.

ufoz8mycow · 10-26-2022, 10:08 PM

Street DreamZ performance they are down in Torrance they do great work

redondoaveb · 10-26-2022, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ufoz8mycow

Street DreamZ performance they are down in Torrance they do great work

Aren't they in Long Beach?

Czer90 · 10-26-2022, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

L Spec was my go to shop for 5 years until Alex (the owner) did an absolute half *** job of wiring my fuel pumps and all the wiring burnt up. Then he wouldn't own up to his shitty work. I wouldn't take my car to him for an oil change now. Specialty Z straightened everything out.

Crazy I read that on Yelp as well, I was planning on going to Tek One Motorsport he works with Tony from SoCal Z but it’s in Riverside. If I don’t find a convincing shop near I’ll just take the drive up there. Thank you guys for all the recommendations

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NissanTracker · 10-30-2022, 07:24 PM

Sebastian @Specialty Z is not too far right? Between Los Angeles and Long Beach i believe

redondoaveb · 10-31-2022, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by NissanTracker

Sebastian @Specialty Z is not too far right? Between Los Angeles and Long Beach i believe

Specialty Z is in Simi Valley. That's north/west of Los Angeles. A good 2 hour drive from me. But Seb does all my work. Nobody else I'd trust that's any closer

axmea? · 10-31-2022, 03:21 AM

Its not just about doing the initial install. You have more mods down the road so it is more long term than you think. Any tech can install headers. What you need is a garage that know your car inside and out plus someone who can tune your car for the best output. In this case, its Specialty Z in Simi Valley.

Czer90 · 11-01-2022, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Its not just about doing the initial install. You have more mods down the road so it is more long term than you think. Any tech can install headers. What you need is a garage that know your car inside and out plus someone who can tune your car for the best output. In this case, its Specialty Z in Simi Valley.

I’ve read nothing but good reviews from Specialty Z but the thing about my headers is that I need to get the flange cut and welded first and they have a guy that does those jobs but I will have to leave my car there for a day so I’ll have to pay like a storage fee. Once I get an exhaust shop to do it for me I’ll most likely head out to specialty Z to get it installed and like you mentioned they can tune it there as well which is a major plus

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redondoaveb · 11-01-2022, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Czer90

I’ve read nothing but good reviews from Specialty Z but the thing about my headers is that I need to get the flange cut and welded first and they have a guy that does those jobs but I will have to leave my car there for a day so I’ll have to pay like a storage fee. Once I get an exhaust shop to do it for me I’ll most likely head out to specialty Z to get it installed and like you mentioned they can tune it there as well which is a major plus

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Why would you have to pay a storage fee for leaving your car there for a day? My cars been there for weeks at a time

kafaya1 · 11-03-2022, 12:43 PM

if you're installing headers how are u planning to pass smog? got someone? I'm in OC

10-24-2022, 12:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Czer90 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: South gate Posts: 10 Drives: 18 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 9	Looking for mechanic SoCal area Hello everyone, I’m looking for a mechanic in the Los Angeles area or surrounding to get some z1 shorty headers installed. Any recommendations? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-24-2022, 04:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
RumbleFish Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Feliz, Ca. Posts: 1,212 Drives: '10-Sport-M6 Rep Power: 8240	For basic stuff, I like Precision Z in Canoga Park For tuner, nobody is better than Specialty Z...also in Canoga Park Neither is close to SG, sorry. __________________ How far, this...Utopia? F.I. CBE V2/Stillen G3 CAI/GTM 25R OC/EcuTek tune (Specialty Z)/ KW V3's/Stillen Sway bars/SPC rear camber kit/Z1 FUCA/Mich. PSS4S 255/35-295/30

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ufoz8mycow Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vegas Posts: 536 Drives: Black Cherry '12 Z Rep Power: 16	Street DreamZ performance they are down in Torrance they do great work redondoaveb likes this.

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Its not just about doing the initial install. You have more mods down the road so it is more long term than you think. Any tech can install headers. What you need is a garage that know your car inside and out plus someone who can tune your car for the best output. In this case, its Specialty Z in Simi Valley. RumbleFish and redondoaveb like this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

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10-24-2022, 05:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
kafaya1 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 165 Drives: 2016 370z sport Rep Power: 124	someone mentioned L-Spec in Torrance/Redondo Beach area. I haven't used them myself but you might want to look them up. I think the owner is on the forums here and owns or owned a Z. L-Spec https://www.yelp.com/biz/l-spec-auto...h-bay-torrance

10-26-2022, 02:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
justin4 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: TX Posts: 59 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z M6 Rep Power: 13	Corner 3 Garage 22701 Granite Way Suite B, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 They work on a lot of vqs they have worked on my 350z in the past and currently my 370z so I have been going there for years. JER Development 14905 Dillow St, Westminster, CA 92683 I had them replace my engine in my 350 when I had it. They have good prices if you are on a budget. Linn is not limited to nissans he does all cars.

10-26-2022, 02:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
nis350 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: socal Posts: 1,106 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 13435	curious if there's a good one in the San Gabriel area? Thanks.

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NissanTracker Track Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 724 Drives: 07' Nismo, 14' Nismo Rep Power: 29262	Sebastian @Specialty Z is not too far right? Between Los Angeles and Long Beach i believe

11-03-2022, 12:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
kafaya1 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 165 Drives: 2016 370z sport Rep Power: 124	if you're installing headers how are u planning to pass smog? got someone? I'm in OC