Looking For A Good Performance Shop In Phoenix

[distaff]

I'm new to the forum. I recently bought a used 99 Suburban 1500 4WD with a 5.7 to pull behind my motorhome. It is in nice shape and I'd like to make it into a bit of a sleeper. It has 125k miles on the body, but the engine and transmission were replaced at 100k with GM rebuilds. The engine ticks a little in the right rear top end, it has an injector leaking, and it may have a small head gasket leak. Rather than fix these things I'l like to find a shop that can wring a little fun out of the old girl.

 

I have had a couple of recent Savannas that I used for pulling (5.3 and a 6.0), but I confess I really know the old Ford FE engines better than these newer GMs (I have a restored 69 F100 4WD with a 410 in it for my fun ride).

 

I have had Speedsports in Mesa recommended to me. Any suggestions (I am staying in Fountain Hills and would prefer the east end but it is not the major consideration).

 

Paul.

[doverarjim]

If you can find a shop ran by Bud Pickens, I would say to go there. He is an old drag racer and worked at a Chev house for years and then opened his own shop in Mesa or Tempe. If he is still around he would be the best bet. Good luck.