Looking for Gear Install Shop In North Jersey
Thread Starter
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 1,531
UPDATE WITH REVIEW...Looking for Gear Install Shop North Jersey
Looking for recommendations for a shop to do a gear swap. I've pretty much decided to go with Strange 2 series gears either 3.73 or 3.42.
I'm putting together a list of places to call and check out....Thanks!!!
If you're looking for the review scroll down....
I'm putting together a list of places to call and check out....Thanks!!!
If you're looking for the review scroll down....
Last edited by Joe K. 96 Zeee!!; Jun 5, 2003 at 04:09 PM.
Thread Starter
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 1,531
I just got here two months ago. I'm in the Navy, but right now I'm working with BAE.
Been going to meetings with the central jersey f-body org, but it's mostly informal stuff. Would have been to cops and rodders but my best friend had his wedding that weekend....I'm sure I'll be making the rounds at shows nearby in the future though.
Been going to meetings with the central jersey f-body org, but it's mostly informal stuff. Would have been to cops and rodders but my best friend had his wedding that weekend....I'm sure I'll be making the rounds at shows nearby in the future though.
Last edited by Joe K. 96 Zeee!!; Jun 8, 2003 at 04:04 PM.
Registered User
Joined: Jun 1999
Posts: 202
From: Middletown, NJ USA
The name of the place is Super Tool Automotive. If you just look @ it, you won't think much of it, but a shops looks don't fix cars right! Ask for George & tell him Mike from AAMCO sent you. His # is 732.843.6300. He is probally one of the best Diagnosticians I have EVER met & I'm in the automotive industry! But that other shop sounds a lot closer to you....Good Luck!
I've heard good things from them. that's where I'm going to put on my 3.73's
Thread Starter
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 1,531
Stage 1 Gear Install Review
Wanted to pass on my experience with this shop and the Gear install for anyone looking to do the same. Parts installed were Strange 3.42 gears for 2 series differential, Ratech Deluxe install kit (for rear end rebuild), and TA rear diff cover.
Stage 1 is located on Rt 23N in Pompton Plains, NJ. I looked around at a number of shops as far as an hour away before deciding on this one. I must admit that one main factor in choosing this place is that it is only a few miles from where I work. The shop itself is small and is fairly clean and organized on the inside. When I first stopped by there orignally they had a Buick GS they were working on. There was a Grand National in the shop when I dropped my car off, and a '71 skylark there when I picked it up.
The guy I talked to there was Geoff. Very polite and straight forward, but not in any way pushy. Apparently he's been doing gear installs for a while and talked me though the procedure. The way he spouted off the steps I could've sworn he could do it in his sleep.
He said it would take between 5-6 hours to do and the labor rate was $65/hour. Once I got my parts in I called and they were able to make an appointment for the next day. I dropped my car off on the way in to work and picked it up after work same day.
I was charged for 5 hours labor and the obligatory $2 for waste disposal. Total was $327 before tax.
Just got the car back so I haven't been on it hard at all. Everyone worries about gear wine. I might have heard the slightest hint at 55mph, but my hearing is darn good and I was trying my darndest. TA cover looks awesome and I'm just waiting to finish my break-in period.
To sum it up...I whole heartedly recommend Stage 1. If you're in Northern NJ and need a gear install. I had some trepedation originally, but I really couldn't have had a better experience!
If you're near the Wayne, NJ area and want a gear install, you'd be doing yourself wrong by not at least stopping by to talk to them.
Stage 1 is located on Rt 23N in Pompton Plains, NJ. I looked around at a number of shops as far as an hour away before deciding on this one. I must admit that one main factor in choosing this place is that it is only a few miles from where I work. The shop itself is small and is fairly clean and organized on the inside. When I first stopped by there orignally they had a Buick GS they were working on. There was a Grand National in the shop when I dropped my car off, and a '71 skylark there when I picked it up.
The guy I talked to there was Geoff. Very polite and straight forward, but not in any way pushy. Apparently he's been doing gear installs for a while and talked me though the procedure. The way he spouted off the steps I could've sworn he could do it in his sleep.
He said it would take between 5-6 hours to do and the labor rate was $65/hour. Once I got my parts in I called and they were able to make an appointment for the next day. I dropped my car off on the way in to work and picked it up after work same day.
I was charged for 5 hours labor and the obligatory $2 for waste disposal. Total was $327 before tax.
Just got the car back so I haven't been on it hard at all. Everyone worries about gear wine. I might have heard the slightest hint at 55mph, but my hearing is darn good and I was trying my darndest. TA cover looks awesome and I'm just waiting to finish my break-in period.
To sum it up...I whole heartedly recommend Stage 1. If you're in Northern NJ and need a gear install. I had some trepedation originally, but I really couldn't have had a better experience!
If you're near the Wayne, NJ area and want a gear install, you'd be doing yourself wrong by not at least stopping by to talk to them.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
dbusch22
Forced Induction
6
Oct 31, 2016 11:09 AM
ChrisFrez
CamaroZ28.Com Podcast
0
Jan 18, 2015 08:05 AM
ChrisFrez
CamaroZ28.Com Podcast
0
Jan 11, 2015 03:47 PM
mspennyhughes
South Atlantic
0
Nov 28, 2014 03:22 PM