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RupertPupkin · 05-17-2020, 10:10 AM

What’s usually the avg time from to get a centri, fuel system and tune done? 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks? My cars been at the shop since 4/23.

Roader · 05-17-2020, 10:28 AM

Depends on work they already have and now covid. Why not ask them?

CAMARO_HEAVEN · 05-17-2020, 11:14 AM

I had a truck done by Lingenfelter in Indiana about 5 years ago and from dropoff to pickup was almost 3 months.
That was for base dyno, supercharger, cold air intake, headers, cated y pipe, and cat back exhaust.
Post mod dyno and road tuneing.
Was well worth the wait. Till I tradded it for my Z28 and I dont regret doing that.
Good luck and take care.

Greenhornet2 · 05-17-2020, 11:27 AM

If they have all the parts it shouldn't take more than a week. Maybe 2 if you give them some extra time to fit in other things and possible absences. There's no reason it should be a month in my opinion that's just poor time management.

RupertPupkin · 05-17-2020, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Roader

Depends on work they already have and now covid. Why not ask them?

I did. Keep getting “by end of week.” “Just realized we don’t have the blower”, and this was a week ago... I get that there’s covid.

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Originally Posted by Greenhornet2

If they have all the parts it shouldn't take more than a week. Maybe 2 if you give them some extra time to fit in other things and possible absences. There's no reason it should be a month in my opinion that's just poor time management.

I agree. Paid for all the parts on the 23rd of February. Allotted 4-6 weeks for parts, especially the blower. Dropped the car off in April 23rd. Let’s just says 40hrs for SC install/fuel/gauges/tune/mount balance 4 tires. That’s pretty fair right?

Idk. I’m just getting the itch.

Greenhornet2 · 05-17-2020, 01:13 PM

I would have waited until all the parts were in before dropping my car off. How do you just realize you don't have the sc 4 weeks in?

RupertPupkin · 05-17-2020, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenhornet2

I would have waited until all the parts were in before dropping my car off. How do you just realize you don't have the sc 4 weeks in?

I was told to drop it off bc they had everything. That’s a very good question.

That’s like the rib eye steak of the whole build.

Greenhornet2 · 05-17-2020, 03:37 PM

Then you've got every right to be pissed off. They dropped the ball.

InFiD3ViL · 05-17-2020, 04:06 PM

This is usually the biggest and most telltale sign of a poorly run business. Poor time management, ie. overbooking, will usually manifest itself in poor workmanship and overall build quality, shortcuts taken, etc. These businesses will have to rush certain jobs to regain that lost time/money to try and catch up, and corners will get cut. It usually leads to dishonesty as well, and you can probably imagine why.

Not saying that is what's happening here, as it may be a legitimate reason (Covid19, waiting on parts, supplies, and shipments, etc.), but I have dealt with plenty of businesses that are run like that.

RupertPupkin · 05-17-2020, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

This is usually the biggest and most telltale sign of a poorly run business. Poor time management, ie. overbooking, will usually manifest itself in poor workmanship and overall build quality, shortcuts taken, etc. These businesses will have to rush certain jobs to regain that lost time/money to try and catch up, and corners will get cut. It usually leads to dishonesty as well, and you can probably imagine why.

Not saying that is what's happening here, as it may be a legitimate reason (Covid19, waiting on parts, supplies, and shipments, etc.), but I have dealt with plenty of businesses that are run like that.

That’s what I’m afraid of. Being patient as possible. Been in Biz for 9-10 years, maybe longer. So they gotta be doing something right.

05-17-2020, 10:10 AM	#1
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,706	Time frame on build What’s usually the avg time from to get a centri, fuel system and tune done? 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks? My cars been at the shop since 4/23. __________________ 2014 SS 1LE Money Pit/ Forged 402 CAM 22X/24X, .619/.617, 113 LSA/ LS9 Heads FIC 1200cc/DSX Aux Pump//McLeod RXT Clutch 730whp: 630Trq

05-17-2020, 11:27 AM	#4
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	If they have all the parts it shouldn't take more than a week. Maybe 2 if you give them some extra time to fit in other things and possible absences. There's no reason it should be a month in my opinion that's just poor time management. __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

05-17-2020, 01:13 PM	#6
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	I would have waited until all the parts were in before dropping my car off. How do you just realize you don't have the sc 4 weeks in? __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

05-17-2020, 03:37 PM	#8
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	Then you've got every right to be pissed off. They dropped the ball. __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

05-17-2020, 04:06 PM	#9
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,737	This is usually the biggest and most telltale sign of a poorly run business. Poor time management, ie. overbooking, will usually manifest itself in poor workmanship and overall build quality, shortcuts taken, etc. These businesses will have to rush certain jobs to regain that lost time/money to try and catch up, and corners will get cut. It usually leads to dishonesty as well, and you can probably imagine why. Not saying that is what's happening here, as it may be a legitimate reason (Covid19, waiting on parts, supplies, and shipments, etc.), but I have dealt with plenty of businesses that are run like that. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

05-17-2020, 10:28 AM	#2
Roader Drives: Camaro Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Alabama Posts: 673	Depends on work they already have and now covid. Why not ask them?

05-17-2020, 11:14 AM	#3
CAMARO_HEAVEN Big John Drives: Wife 2013 Camaro 2SSRS / ME? Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 406	I had a truck done by Lingenfelter in Indiana about 5 years ago and from dropoff to pickup was almost 3 months. That was for base dyno, supercharger, cold air intake, headers, cated y pipe, and cat back exhaust. Post mod dyno and road tuneing. Was well worth the wait. Till I tradded it for my Z28 and I dont regret doing that. Good luck and take care.