I need a mechanic BAD.............

jayrock06 · 05-22-07, 01:33 AM

My mechanic told me it's to much trouble to do my 3.5 swap

, i called around town to see if a shop could do it for, no luck, all the shops tell me i need more stuff than i need or charges way to much. it there anybody from the forum in vegas or have any contacts to a shop that will do this swap for me?

p.s. the cheepest a shop wants to charge me is $2,650 for labor
and i still have to pick up my engine for $650.00 and my TII Tranny for $350.00 Can anyone help me? And i live in a condo so i cant do this swap at my house.

AckRite · 05-22-07, 01:37 AM

Damn man that sucks. you dont have a friend or family member house you can go to?

Alperovich · 05-22-07, 02:19 AM

man too bad you're not closer

Telion · 05-22-07, 02:22 AM

That is realy your best bet a friend with a garage and a laptop with wireless access to the internet, if you go this route we (the forum) won't let you down.

swift · 05-22-07, 02:44 AM

^bingo.

some of you and your friends with a garage and some tools can do the job over two weekends with help of forum.

Ps- or you can fly me out there

jayrock06 · 05-22-07, 04:59 AM

Man i moved out here about 8 months ago, from Cali, i aint got n family here, i moved because i got a good job. but im on the search, its funny how every where i go people try to talk me into doing a even T1 swap instead but still want to charge a bundle of money.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AckRite

Damn man that sucks. you dont have a friend or family member house you can go to?

jayrock06 · 05-22-07, 05:05 AM

I'm gonna find a way to get this done, even if i have to go back to cali, anybody got any connections in L.A?

**Mike Diaz** · 05-22-07, 10:39 AM

Keep calling around, somebody will be willing to do it. Did you try checking the local performance shops to see if they knew anybody?

Alperovich · 05-22-07, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayrock06

I'm gonna find a way to get this done, even if i have to go back to cali, anybody got any connections in L.A?

you should check with tyson. he knows some locals in LV. They might be able to help you out.

Telion · 05-22-07, 01:41 PM

Do you have people out there that can help at least maybe not family but freinds you can trust even if space is not an option you might be able to rent a old storage unit that has electricity (worse case scenario) but then your time is only based upon teh ability to pay for the storage provided you can find an owner of one willing to rent one out for that purpose, find a messy one with decent security.

4cruizn · 05-22-07, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alperovich

you should check with tyson. he knows some locals in LV. They might be able to help you out.

The dealer's always been really fair with me. 7000 W Sahara.

Another place that came highly recommended by Jeff (full_stealth) is where he used to have his Legend coupe 6-speed worked on.

High Road Automotive
4755 W Nevso Dr # 16A
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 365-5959

Talk to Tom there.

Alperovich · 05-22-07, 02:16 PM

/\ haha i knew if i dropped the t-bomb you'd show up

jayrock06 · 05-22-07, 06:25 PM

Man thx alot i'll call today, you guy's are the best.......................

jayrock06 · 05-28-07, 12:55 AM

HEY GUY'S I'VE FOUND A MECHANIC TO DO IT FOR FOR $600 LABOR, HE an acura mechanic so i will post pics when this is complete.

jkurl · 05-28-07, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayrock06

HEY GUY'S I'VE FOUND A MECHANIC TO DO IT FOR FOR $600 LABOR, HE an acura mechanic so i will post pics when this is complete.

That is incredibly low. Post his contact info if the job goes well, I'd like it for future I'm in vegas enough for work I might be able to use his services.

05-22-07, 01:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
jayrock06 Christ Chozen One Join Date: May 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 328 Car 1: 95' SPECIAL EDITION Car 2: 2001 Pontiac GT iTrader: (0)	I need a mechanic BAD............. My mechanic told me it's to much trouble to do my 3.5 swap , i called around town to see if a shop could do it for, no luck, all the shops tell me i need more stuff than i need or charges way to much. it there anybody from the forum in vegas or have any contacts to a shop that will do this swap for me? p.s. the cheepest a shop wants to charge me is $2,650 for labor and i still have to pick up my engine for $650.00 and my TII Tranny for $350.00 Can anyone help me? And i live in a condo so i cant do this swap at my house. __________________ UNDERCOVER UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE STAY TUNED.....................

05-22-07, 01:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
AckRite Huh, chicken? GET HIM!!! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 1,007 Car 1: 1991 3.5 Ack Legend Ls Coupe 5spd Car 2: 1997 Sunfire iTrader: (4)	Damn man that sucks. you dont have a friend or family member house you can go to? __________________

05-22-07, 02:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
Telion Of the Telion Chip Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hopefully In your ECU ;) Posts: 4,269 Car 1: White 91 KA8 5spd W/3.5, TII Cams & Manifold Car 2: White 91 KA8 JDM TII iTrader: (38)	That is realy your best bet a friend with a garage and a laptop with wireless access to the internet, if you go this route we (the forum) won't let you down. __________________ \/Provider of The Telion Chip click here\/ http://telionsite.com or search Telion Chip 3.5, TII cams,pnp mani & springs,Telion Chip,HID's,H&R's/Koni's,Addco Sway bars,TII calipers,RH C2's,R.J. shifter,DV8 EGR plate,CAI,OBX headers,2.5" exhaust,hi-flow cat,K2 muffler,Stage III clutch,S&D rotors, KVR pads, blackend damper, a CF hood, AFC NEO, 3.5 Aluminum pulley, & Web cams. C&R Racing radiator and more to come.

05-22-07, 05:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
jayrock06 Christ Chozen One Join Date: May 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 328 Car 1: 95' SPECIAL EDITION Car 2: 2001 Pontiac GT iTrader: (0)	I'm gonna find a way to get this done, even if i have to go back to cali, anybody got any connections in L.A? __________________ UNDERCOVER UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE STAY TUNED.....................

05-22-07, 10:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mike Diaz WHAAAAAH! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N Canton, Ohio Posts: 10,986 Car 1: 3.5L 1991 LS Coupe 5 Spd Blk/Blk Car 2: 1994 Civic EG Hatch Car 3: 03 Honda TRX400EX iTrader: (2)	Keep calling around, somebody will be willing to do it. Did you try checking the local performance shops to see if they knew anybody? __________________ 2nd Gen FAQ \| Newbie FAQ \| Bleeding Coolant DIY \| Manual Trans Flush DIY 3.5L DIY \| Crank-No Start Diagnosis \| How I built My Legend

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
The Acura Legend & Acura RL Forum Advertisement

05-22-07, 02:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
swift Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Northern,WI/Chicago,IL Posts: 4,291 Car 1: 92' legend coupe 5spd Car 2: 94' coupe auto Car 3: 91' Smacura iTrader: (8)	^bingo. some of you and your friends with a garage and some tools can do the job over two weekends with help of forum. Ps- or you can fly me out there

05-22-07, 01:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
Telion Of the Telion Chip Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hopefully In your ECU ;) Posts: 4,269 Car 1: White 91 KA8 5spd W/3.5, TII Cams & Manifold Car 2: White 91 KA8 JDM TII iTrader: (38)	Do you have people out there that can help at least maybe not family but freinds you can trust even if space is not an option you might be able to rent a old storage unit that has electricity (worse case scenario) but then your time is only based upon teh ability to pay for the storage provided you can find an owner of one willing to rent one out for that purpose, find a messy one with decent security. __________________ \/Provider of The Telion Chip click here\/ http://telionsite.com or search Telion Chip 3.5, TII cams,pnp mani & springs,Telion Chip,HID's,H&R's/Koni's,Addco Sway bars,TII calipers,RH C2's,R.J. shifter,DV8 EGR plate,CAI,OBX headers,2.5" exhaust,hi-flow cat,K2 muffler,Stage III clutch,S&D rotors, KVR pads, blackend damper, a CF hood, AFC NEO, 3.5 Aluminum pulley, & Web cams. C&R Racing radiator and more to come.

05-22-07, 06:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
jayrock06 Christ Chozen One Join Date: May 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 328 Car 1: 95' SPECIAL EDITION Car 2: 2001 Pontiac GT iTrader: (0)	Man thx alot i'll call today, you guy's are the best....................... __________________ UNDERCOVER UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE STAY TUNED.....................

05-28-07, 12:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
jayrock06 Christ Chozen One Join Date: May 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 328 Car 1: 95' SPECIAL EDITION Car 2: 2001 Pontiac GT iTrader: (0)	HEY GUY'S I'VE FOUND A MECHANIC TO DO IT FOR FOR $600 LABOR, HE an acura mechanic so i will post pics when this is complete. __________________ UNDERCOVER UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE STAY TUNED.....................

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Symptoms Of A Bad Twc Sensor!	KINGFABIAN	Second Generation Legend (1991-1995)	8	04-03-06 10:25 AM
bad shakes	catman25	First Generation Legend (1986-1990)	10	10-23-05 03:57 PM
Reliable mechanic in the LA area?	Legend95