Need head gaskets done on my 4.6 DOHC:

**Keyser Zosig** · 02-22-2009, 09:42 PM

I was wondering if anyone knew of a shop or someone reputable that does work on mod motors. Its looking like I will need head gaskets on my 98 Cobra, thats not something I am willing to tackle.

Just looking for someone with good references thats reasonable and does'nt mind helping out a fellow car guy.

Thanks in advance folks,

T

**MurphysLaw88GT** · 02-22-2009, 10:03 PM

I am sorry

**PureSound15** · 03-02-2009, 02:22 PM

Bump for the newb. I know a lot of your guys can do this.

**1320PNY** · 03-02-2009, 08:54 PM

...and thus the Trifecta of Modular Modifications:

1.) Fast, Good and Expensive
2.) Slow, Good and Reasonable
3.) Fast, Not so Good and Reasonable

I always go with option #1 after March 1st.

C&M "Marv" is the only one I can think of because I haven't heavily modded my 4.6 yet. I have had several friends have work done and C&M is the only one that was straight forward.

Make sure you realize the difference between price and cost:
"It aint cheap if you have to have it redone by someone qualified."
"Nobody wants to do a good job with your eBay parts."

All that said, there are plenty of people on here with trucks and trailers, lifts, space, tools, knowledge, etc. I can only offer my physical presence and minor tools. My suggestion is to figure out what you can afford and then if it isn't as simple as dropping it off at a qualified shop, try bartering with someone who has a strip only toy. Those guys will think your job is simple and are always in need of cash.

**70 cutlass 442** · 03-03-2009, 07:36 PM

A Buddy and I can do it at our shop in waukesha/ mukwonago area. He would be doing most the work as hes a laid off tech at amato ford. Shoot me a call, 262-385-0894 Marv is decent, but you will wait a long as time to get your car back if you go that route.... and we will be much more competitive on price

PS. If you would like a list of referances, i can get you in touch with a few other board members that ive done work for in the past.

**Reverend Cooper** · 03-03-2009, 08:04 PM

no offense but for anyone to call another tech that has his OWN reputable shop and dyno decent is kinda funny. In this line of work you get what you pay for plain and simple.If you want someone that will put it together fast and cheap be prepared.If you want it done right take it to someone that does it all day everyday.
C&M has my vote,but hey what do I know 1-262-993-6605

Breecher_7 · 03-03-2009, 08:16 PM

I wouldnt take a car to a performance shop such as C&M for a headgasket.... Granted I dont know what his labor rate is but id assume it would be higher then a normal mechanic.

Head gaskets are not rocket science. If you can operate a torque wrench, you can change a head gasket...

Contact Seth, BadCutt, he is always looking for side jobs and does great work.

**70 cutlass 442** · 03-03-2009, 08:17 PM

/\/\ you do get what you pay for.... but lets break it down.

our building is paid for 100%
our monthly overhead is $175 which includes heat/elec/high speed internet.

my overhead is far less then just about ANY shop in the area which is why i charge almost half of what many other places do. marves cars speak for them selfs, as do mine

Breecher_7 · 03-03-2009, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by 70 cutlass 442

/\/\ you do get what you pay for.... but lets break it down.

our building is paid for 100%
our monthly overhead is $175 which includes heat/elec/high speed internet.

my overhead is far less then just about ANY shop in the area which is why i charge almost half of what many other places do. marves cars speak for them selfs, as do mine

Does this "shop" have a name? Or is it just a place you mess with your own shit?

**70 cutlass 442** · 03-03-2009, 08:20 PM

its our own place. kinda like seths place.

Breecher_7 · 03-03-2009, 08:21 PM

Seth doesnt have a place, he has a garage at his house....

I dont think he refers to it as a "shop" either...

**lit666** · 03-03-2009, 08:23 PM

John (70 cutlass 442) does good work and I would let him work on my cars.

**Reverend Cooper** · 03-03-2009, 08:23 PM

just hope that side shop,or sid jobber stands behind his work when it fails,Marv does.

**70 cutlass 442** · 03-03-2009, 08:29 PM

ahh, well i dont know what the major difference is between a shop and a garage... I guess to get technical, this is a detached, two story structure about 1,200' Sq in the lower level alone. two complete tool boxes fully stocked, and what good are tools if you can use them right!? while that is where the ford mechanic comes into play... oh did i mention that everyone that has remotely anything to do with this shop owns a 94-99 mustang? as i stated, my customer base speaks for itself. Marve does good work, but i can do the same thing with the exact same quality much closer to home

Breecher_7 · 03-03-2009, 08:32 PM

So I ask again, is this an actual registered and insured business or just a side job operation?

**Windsors 03 Cobra** · 03-03-2009, 08:33 PM

Unbelievable.

**70 cutlass 442** · 03-03-2009, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by Breecher_7

So I ask again, is this an actual registered and insured business or just a side job operation?

side job operation, just like seth as previously stated.

Breecher_7 · 03-03-2009, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by 70 cutlass 442

side job operation, just like seth as previously stated.

Thats all I wanted to know.

**Windsors 03 Cobra** · 03-03-2009, 08:36 PM

That 4 cam has to suck to do in the car when I mess with mine it will be on a stand.

**70 cutlass 442** · 03-03-2009, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by Windsors 03 Cobra

That 4 cam has to suck to do in the car when I mess with mine it will be on a stand.

it is doable, but ALOT has to come out. book time is almost 20 hours

then it gets pricey when you start adding things like new timing chain and guides, gaskets, ect. thats why we try to save on labor as a smaller operation. weve used Marve for tuning on our 96 GT, the 04 cobra, and soon to be the 97 turboed 3.8 hard top that is just about done.

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