Cody Kennedy's 2000 Chevy Camaro z28

Featured in GM Hight Tech:
February 2011 Issue

Photos on LS1tech:
Cam Swap

Modifications:

• Texas Speed Torquer 2

Vehicle Specifications:

• Pacesetter LT's & Y-pipe
• Loud Mouth I
• Spec 2 Clutch & Flywheel 
• NicD Tune

Jeffery Pelc's 1999 Chevy Camaro SS

Modifications:

• TGMS Shift Kit

Vehicle Specifications:

• MTI Air Lid
• Shaner S3 TB
• 78mm Nitrous Plate
• NANO System 
• Protorque 3000 Stall
• TPIS LT's
• Magnaflow True Duals
• Eibach Pro Kit
  
• Monroe Struts

Matt Andrew's 2000 Chevy Camaro SS

Modifications:

• Custom Grind 228/232 Cam
• AI Ported Heads
• Fast 90/90 Intake
• Exhaust Modification
  
• HSW 150 Wet Kit 
• Ford SVO 30lb Fuel Injectors
• Alternator & Battery
• Midwest Chassis Fab 9" Rear Differential
• 4.10 Gears
• NicD Tune

Edward Amado's 1995 Chevy Imapla SS

Transmission Service:

• TGMS Race built 4L60E
• Edge Racing 3000 stall converter

Vehicle Specifications:

• CMS (Combination Motor Sports) 383 LT1 with fordged rotating assembly
• CMS stage II heads
• Comp Custom grind cam, pushrods, rockers, valve springs, and lifters
• LT4 Extreme Duty timing set
• ATI Procharger
• Edge 3000 stall converter
• 3.73 gears

I own a 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS that needed some tender loving care.  I've had a trying time finding a reputable shop with staff familiar with my car since I moved from Seattle.  I was experiencing some transmission issues that was done from another shop locally along with other "bugs" that needed to be exterminated. 

Sean took my car in with open arms and did what I call a full body massage on my baby.  I cannot say enough about TGMS's customer service and communication.  Sean took pictures of the damaged and worn parts from the transmission, e-mailed them to me and explained to me in full detail what they were, how they worked, what caused the damage/wear and suggested options of how to correct the issue.  He also showed and explained to me that the Trans-Go shift kit along with the "built" transmission that I purchased from a local shop prior was not what I really purchased, but merely nuts and washers and stock OEM parts in the transmission. 

The communication along with questions asking me what my goals were with the car so they can properly build the transmission to comply with the power/torque was well thought out by TGMS.  Not having to pay for something that's too much or too little and actually get what I paid for saved me time, money and grief.

Feeling confident with a business that you trust to do elaborate or minor preventive maintenance on your car whether it's a show car, race car or just plain old daily driver is golden.  TGMS has won my trust and will to continue to send my car(s) to them.  

Thank You Top Gear Motorsports!

Scott Goldsmith's Juggernaut 402

Modifications:

• Remove Street Twin, get rebuilt and reinstall.
• Replace the front lower control arm bushings on both LCA's, along with the ball joints, this was VERY hard as some of the bolts were impossible to get, so he had to lower the motor down to get them out.
• Remove tranny (of course) and I had Wayne look through it and I had to replace the input shaft seal and 5/6 syncro, for some reason they were bad.
• Install my new Pro 5.0 shifter.
• Replace the O2's with new Delphi ones

Well, the beast is finally back on the road, Sean did a wonderful job, not too shabby for a first time Street Twin victim. All that took a long time, the clutch took 4 weeks to get back from McLeod, so he had to deal with my pile down there for a month and a half, he put a ton of time into this, double checking everything, making sure the car stayed safe inside, clean as it could be, and it came out great.

I would never have done this, hence me taking it in, I was fed up with it. Now there is NO chatter in the clutch, perfect engagement, McLeod actually replace the Master Cylinder I sent back with a new one, they said mine was an old version and they swapped it out for a new version one, FREE of charge too!! I wanted them to fix the leak, they just gave me a new one, they are a top notch company!

He even called me to check and see if I got it ok as I had to pick it up after he left and everything is working ok, top notch customer service, I'm grateful to have him as a friend, thanks for all the hard work Sean, this was a hard job, now he's an expert on 6 speeds and these Street Twins.

I have known Sean (the owner) of Top Gear for about 7 years, VERY nice guy and knows his stuff, he does very good work and clean at that! I would recommend him to anyone I know. - LS1tech October 2006

Steven Nichol's 1999 Chevy Camaro Z28

Transmission Service:

• Fuddle 3000 Stall
• Shift Kit
• Transmission Cooler

Vehicle Specifications:

• AZPS 02 Cam
• Custom Exhaust
• 3.42 Rear Gears

Top Gear Motorsports recently performed the installation of a 3000 stall converter, shift kit, transmission cooler, and rear gear upgrade in my 1999 Camaro Z28.

I decided it was time to enhance my car’s performance and called upon Sean at Top Gear Motorsports, knowing that the car would soon have a performance camshaft upgrade and a full exhaust it was important to get the drivetrain in order.

I really didn’t know what type or style of converter, or shift kit I wanted. Sean helped me choose the perfect combination for the future modifications that I had planned. Top Gear Motorsports never assumed that I had thought of everything before beginning a performance build, instead, Sean facilitated answers and suggestions that made for an overall better experience.

It really doesn’t surprise me that much that when I got the car back on time and in the same condition I left it in. You can tell by the spotless floor that Top Gear Motorsports ensures their customer vehicles are treated with care. I know I can count on Top Gear Motorsports to deliver the same great customer experience every time.

Mike Thresher's 2001 Pontiac Firebird

Modifications:

• Ported Throttle Body
• El Toro Custom Grind Cam
• LS1 Aluminum Driveshaft
• Edge 4200 stall converter
• TGMS Race Built Transmission
• Auxiliary Transmission Cooler
• Midwest Chassis Remote Torque Arm
• LPP Stainless Long Tubes & Y-pipe
• Cut-Out

Vehicle Specifications:

• 3.73 Richmond Gears to replace stock 2.73s.
• Flowmaster crossflow muffler
• LS1 Motorsports lid