What is your experience with Haddad Motorsports? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

firengnred · 11-04-2010, 11:12 AM

I am looking to get boosted and have talked to Mike Haddad about some options. To say this guy sounds like he knows his stuff when it comes to the F/I side of things would be an understatement. I was wondering, before pulling the trigger, if I could get some feedback from people who've had work done by Mike as to how things went and especially, how things are holding up for those who had the work done in the more distant past? Feel free to PM me if you're uncomfortable posting for whatever reason.

Iwantone2 · 11-04-2010, 12:42 PM

Several of our members have gone to him. Regarding F/I, busy boi had his Edelbrock S/C installed at Haddad. Mike is a good guy and definitely knows his stuff!!

firengnred · 11-04-2010, 02:02 PM

Thanks Iwantone2. That's the impression I have.

TripleB · 11-04-2010, 02:38 PM

Vinyljunkie also had some work done when his clutch went out (I forget exactly what happened, but it was a warranty issue) and he's got a Vortech SC on his car. He had nothing but praise for Mike and his shop.

Cmlloveless · 11-05-2010, 04:14 AM

I had a couple of bolt ons done by mike and his crew... Let me tell you these guys are good at what they do! I dont have FI (yet) but I defenetly got way more horsepower and torque out of the parts that I had than I should have! He ended up getting 80hp over stock when I leteraly was only expecting 40-50hp tops!!

I will defenetly be going back to him next spring to get my head and cam package done as well as a 427cid stoker!

Cmlloveless · 11-05-2010, 04:16 AM

Oh and if there is an issue with tuning or installation issues after you drive off, they take care of you on that as well! They hit up my tune a second time for free because I was not completly satisfied!

SS 376 · 11-05-2010, 10:42 AM

Mike's awesome. Definitely knows his stuff and takes the time to do it right. Smokes like a chimney though!

I can't think of anyone else I'd go to anywhere in LA Metro.

Ryne & Mike @ Cunningham Motorsports in Lake Elsinore are also good people, but that's a damn long drive.

hypurone · 11-05-2010, 01:50 PM

Hell! I drove down there from NorCal based on forum references and phone calls I had with him. My car has been perfect with NO hiccups of any kind.

FYI, Mine was a maggie install w/ a 3.6 pulley "conservatively" tuned to be safe @ 8psi on this shitty 91 pump gas we have. I have an L99 and the trans tune alone was worth the trip!!

They really take the time to get everything out of the car they can. I highly recommend them.

TripleB · 11-05-2010, 04:40 PM

On the shitty 91 octane gas..I work at Chevron Refinery and work in the division that blends the gasoline. We often add more octane than needed for 91 so we can make sure we're on test. More times than not you're getting more octane than is advertised at our pumps.

hypurone · 11-05-2010, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleB

On the shitty 91 octane gas..I work at Chevron Refinery and work in the division that blends the gasoline. We often add more octane than needed for 91 so we can make sure we're on test. More times than not you're getting more octane than is advertised at our pumps.

Chevron has always been my fav. Shell has a good formula too.

If what you say it true that's awesome! Premium tends to sit in the tanks longer than most as it is the most expensive, how does that affect octane and purity....

brandotron · 11-05-2010, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleB

On the shitty 91 octane gas..I work at Chevron Refinery and work in the division that blends the gasoline. We often add more octane than needed for 91 so we can make sure we're on test. More times than not you're getting more octane than is advertised at our pumps.

Good to know--are you down here by the Port?

Busy_Boi · 11-05-2010, 08:13 PM

Mike @Haddad Motorsports is a good guy he will help you with anything here is a video of my car at his shop.

TripleB · 11-05-2010, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by hypurone

Chevron has always been my fav. Shell has a good formula too.

If what you say it true that's awesome! Premium tends to sit in the tanks longer than most as it is the most expensive, how does that affect octane and purity....

Well, the techron in Chevron gas actually makes it last longer. At any rate, it would take years for a tank to "go bad." Any liquid that sits in a container over time will cause corrosion.

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Originally Posted by brandotron

Good to know--are you down here by the Port?

No, I'm up next to LAX.

firengnred · 11-05-2010, 10:40 PM

I work at ExxonMobil in the same division as TripleB and we do the same. In fact most of your mid grade 89 octane will actually be closer to 91 if not actually 91. We only blend regular and super. To get mid grade, the regular and super are blended together on the trucks as they fill up for delivery. To avoid fines for not meeting 89 octane, It's over blended with super to be safe.

11-04-2010, 11:12 AM	#1
firengnred Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 2500 Silverado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Torrance, Ca. Posts: 682 View My Garage	What is your experience with Haddad Motorsports? I am looking to get boosted and have talked to Mike Haddad about some options. To say this guy sounds like he knows his stuff when it comes to the F/I side of things would be an understatement. I was wondering, before pulling the trigger, if I could get some feedback from people who've had work done by Mike as to how things went and especially, how things are holding up for those who had the work done in the more distant past? Feel free to PM me if you're uncomfortable posting for whatever reason. __________________ "Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Choose your words, for they become actions. Understand your actions, for they become habits. Study your habits, for they will become your character. Develop your character, for it becomes your destiny."

11-04-2010, 12:42 PM	#2
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,617 View My Garage	Several of our members have gone to him. Regarding F/I, busy boi had his Edelbrock S/C installed at Haddad. Mike is a good guy and definitely knows his stuff!! __________________

11-04-2010, 02:02 PM	#3
firengnred Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 2500 Silverado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Torrance, Ca. Posts: 682 View My Garage	Thanks Iwantone2. That's the impression I have. __________________ "Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Choose your words, for they become actions. Understand your actions, for they become habits. Study your habits, for they will become your character. Develop your character, for it becomes your destiny."

11-04-2010, 02:38 PM	#4
TripleB SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2017 2LT Hyper Blue Metallic Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lakewood, California Posts: 5,918 View My Garage	Vinyljunkie also had some work done when his clutch went out (I forget exactly what happened, but it was a warranty issue) and he's got a Vortech SC on his car. He had nothing but praise for Mike and his shop. __________________

11-05-2010, 01:50 PM	#8
hypurone I'm not totally useless.. Drives: ... Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ... Posts: 2,008 View My Garage	Hell! I drove down there from NorCal based on forum references and phone calls I had with him. My car has been perfect with NO hiccups of any kind. FYI, Mine was a maggie install w/ a 3.6 pulley "conservatively" tuned to be safe @ 8psi on this shitty 91 pump gas we have. I have an L99 and the trans tune alone was worth the trip!! They really take the time to get everything out of the car they can. I highly recommend them. __________________ "You were really flyin' when I passed you back there!" - Born on 10/05/09 MyCamaroBuildInfo

11-05-2010, 04:14 AM	#5
Cmlloveless Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Winchester, Ca Posts: 957 View My Garage	I had a couple of bolt ons done by mike and his crew... Let me tell you these guys are good at what they do! I dont have FI (yet) but I defenetly got way more horsepower and torque out of the parts that I had than I should have! He ended up getting 80hp over stock when I leteraly was only expecting 40-50hp tops!! I will defenetly be going back to him next spring to get my head and cam package done as well as a 427cid stoker!

11-05-2010, 04:16 AM	#6
Cmlloveless Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Winchester, Ca Posts: 957 View My Garage	Oh and if there is an issue with tuning or installation issues after you drive off, they take care of you on that as well! They hit up my tune a second time for free because I was not completly satisfied!

11-05-2010, 10:42 AM	#7
SS 376 Drives: 2010 IBM 1SS (Former) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,032	Mike's awesome. Definitely knows his stuff and takes the time to do it right. Smokes like a chimney though! I can't think of anyone else I'd go to anywhere in LA Metro. Ryne & Mike @ Cunningham Motorsports in Lake Elsinore are also good people, but that's a damn long drive.

11-05-2010, 04:40 PM	#9
TripleB SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2017 2LT Hyper Blue Metallic Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lakewood, California Posts: 5,918 View My Garage	On the shitty 91 octane gas..I work at Chevron Refinery and work in the division that blends the gasoline. We often add more octane than needed for 91 so we can make sure we're on test. More times than not you're getting more octane than is advertised at our pumps. __________________

11-05-2010, 08:13 PM	#12
Busy_Boi SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: RJT 2010 camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,016	Mike @Haddad Motorsports is a good guy he will help you with anything here is a video of my car at his shop. __________________ Last edited by Busy_Boi; 11-06-2010 at 01:57 AM.

11-05-2010, 10:40 PM	#14
firengnred Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 2500 Silverado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Torrance, Ca. Posts: 682 View My Garage	I work at ExxonMobil in the same division as TripleB and we do the same. In fact most of your mid grade 89 octane will actually be closer to 91 if not actually 91. We only blend regular and super. To get mid grade, the regular and super are blended together on the trucks as they fill up for delivery. To avoid fines for not meeting 89 octane, It's over blended with super to be safe. __________________ "Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Choose your words, for they become actions. Understand your actions, for they become habits. Study your habits, for they will become your character. Develop your character, for it becomes your destiny."

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