KSpeed Automotive contact info and Q&A
 

Have a question for KSpeed? Are you looking for a part, in need of routine service, need advice on mods or just want to shoot the breeze with us? If so, awesome! Here's how to get hold of us:

We're located at 1009 Greg St in Sparks, NV. Shop hours are from M-F 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, though arrangements outside of those hours and days are available by appointment. Or if you need to drop your car off early let us know.

Phone:775-284-1011
email: kspeedauto@gmail.com
via IM: kspeedauto on AIM, kspeedauto@yahoo.com on YIM and kspeedauto@hotmail.com on MSN messenger
PM to us on this account work best.

Feel free to use this thread for any questions you have for us. We'll generally respond quickly during shop hours.

What is the biggest size wheel and tire you can mount balance? I ask because I have a lot of friends with lifted trucks.

We can do wheels up to 22", *possibly* 24", but I'm not 100% sure on the 24 until I get a chance to throw one up there and check it. Width is pretty unlimited, and tire diameter shouldn't be a problem up to about 40" or so!

tell them to do the old trick get on the rim and put some gas and lite it and wala you have a mounted tire

Bump for a crosspost! (shhh, don't tell the mods!)

Matt, any chance you can get TireRack to deliver to your shop for those of us that want to have you mount/balance tires but don't have time to drive out to Patrick?

Or, how much more would you charge if I ordered the tires through you and have Kevin run out there to pick them up? :lol:

Scott that's pretty messed up. You know tire rack will shoot kevin on sight.

I had my Tire rack shipment shipped straight there..I set it up with Kevin...I don't think they have any issues with that.

Yeah, it just didn't help me today when I need tires ASAP. I ended up making the run over to TireRack myself, and had Cory mount 'em up on short notice.

235/55/17 is a big goddamn tire! Even on a lifted Outback.

Thanks Cory!

I please to aim! ;)

C'est "voilà", pas "wala". C'est français.

I made up for it being 4 months later by doing it in French.

That's what she said.

What kind of gains could I expect to see if I got my 2.5i tuned by you guys?

With no other mods, maybe 10-15 hp peak and a few extra ft.-lbs. over most of the powerband. Spend a lot of time reading williaty's posts on Nasioc in the NA tuning forum. And ignore basically everyone else except Matt Monson. :lol: Cliff notes version is that you shouldn't do anything but tuning, a TWE header and cams, unless you also do pistons. Also plan to use 91 octane gas if you want to get tuned.

KSpeed is on Yelp! now. We would appreciate it if those of you who've patronized us would post up a review. :)

http://www.yelp.com/biz/kspeed-automotive-sparks

Thanks for the review Juice! Every little bit helps... if there's any truth to the adage that there's no such thing as bad publicity. :p

At least I'm a team player.

How much would it cost to drop a used OEM engine into a 2005 Legacy 2.5i?

7 hours = $525. This assumes the ingoing engine is ready to drop in without any major transfer of parts. It may take a little less time than that, and if so you would be charged actual time.

Matt

Why does that sound so stinking cheap!

Last time I was there, Airport Auto still had an engine from a 2005 RS. Should be the same as the Legacy. It's DBW without AVLS.

Because we are fast, efficient, and our shop rate is relatively low. For example: Cory can pull a SOHC engine, replace the head gaskets, timing kit, and water pump, and then reinstall it all in about 9 hours usually... by himself.

I think my parents are going to use their regular mechanic since the car is already there. If they change their mind I will drop you guys a line. That is super cheap FYI.

Do you guys have Cobb street tuner software to tune APs? Have you set anything up with CPR to do any dyno tunes since they have an awd dyno? Do you know approximately how much would I be looking at for a dyno tune, engine is an 07 sti with stage 2 plus header, uppipe, tmic upgrade and perrin turbo inlet?
thanks

Dumb question, your shop has a press and can change suspension bushings, wheel bearings, and other "press" fun things right ?

Yes, we have a 20ton press and regularly press stuff in/out.

We tune cars with AccessPorts (V2 only), Open Source, AEM standalones, and AEM FIC's. Your tune would be $225 + dyno time. Most or all of the tuning can be done off-dyno, so the dyno time could be minimized. I have used dynos at Sierra Sierra in Minden and Driving Ambition in Sac, but not CPR yet. Working on setting something up with them, but I don't have a price yet.

Matt

YG Email, KSpeed.

Could you quote me on how much fender rolling would be for a 350Z and WRX? I have seen some botched roll jobs before, so I want to make sure it's done correctly :)

$75 for the front, $75 for the rear.

Thanks.

Matt

Cory rolled my fenders probably over a year ago and there has not been a single piece of paint crack or come off.

Quick Question, Could your shop Drill a 114.3X5 Bolt pattern into a Rotor that already has a 100X5 bolt pattern?

I'm trying to figure out a Rally braking solution for my STI (06/07 calipers work fine) seems some people get JDM rotors i'm hoping to find a cheaper solution. :D

No, that would have to be done at a machine shop. I don't think it should be done by hand, or even with a drill press.

I had some rotors converted by C&C on their mill. They were able to get the front stoptechs right, but the rear 2-pot rotors wouldn't fit, the tolerances for the rear brake drum is too low for someone to be able to drill a perfect ring of holes, even on a nice mill.

The rotors you want are the group n gravel spec rotors. FHI makes them, and you can buy them direct from Rallispec and maybe even the dealership (with the correct p/n). No need to try to import them from Japan.

Looks like $161 for a pair of front rotors, and $161 for a pair of rear rotors. Not exactly cheap, but neither are the brembo rotors for that matter.

http://rallispec.com/prod_chart_brakekit.htm

Well a Stock STI is $400 for a set of rotors And for an RS you have to spend $252. By comparison $322 is totally acceptable.

I still really miss the $32 front rotor set Costs when Betsy was in L rim. wow my rotor costs have gone up by 10 since i started rallying... :| But I'm not planning on going past this. Sweet thanks...

Thanks, I'll be coming by this spring to see you :)

Thats good to hear :cool:

Diesel?
 

Does KS Tech work on Diesel vehicles?

(for me specifically a 95 7.3 T Diesel Ford van) but for everyone else who may own diesels as well ??

They've changed the oil and mounted wheels/tires on my 7.3L F-250. I think they've also done the 6.0L upgrades that make those motors into useful motors.

Yes and yes. Cory will probably physically assault you if you bring a 6.0 in that needs the manifold cleaned out, but other than that, they'll do what you need.

Uber. I think i'm giong to buy a 7.3 Turbo diesel van (has a veg kit on it) and It has at least one coolant leak ... (where 2 lines connect) and I think/hope the glow plugs needs to be replaced. (doesn't start cold, but starts fine with the block heater) .. and that's not something i want to tackle. i think it would end badly if i tried.

This.

so cleaning a 7.3 manifold is fine, just not the 6.0 ? hehehe

Do not buy a vehicle that runs on raw vegetable oil. You will likely regret it. I would suspect a "fuel" flow problem on that one.

KSpeed will not work on such catastrophes. Vehicles running on properly-made biodiesel and ethanol mixes are fine though.

Matt

Well its a 2 tank vehicle, with a full veg system from grease car. complete with tank heater, line heaters, purge system . start on diesel , heat up, switch to veg, a few minutes before you turn it off you switch back to diesel and set the return line to the veg tank .

but your concerns are noted and I realize i can't take that vehicle into Kspeed. =\ hmm... does make me worry about this Van ...

Frankly, a $2000 conversion diesel is a terrible idea for a tow vehicle. This is supposed to be the vehicle that's dead reliable so when shit hits the fan for the rally car, you can get it (and yourself) home. If your tow vehicle is of suspect reliability, you'll like to end up with a broken down van and having to leave it (and your stuff/spares) out in the desert somewhere and drive home in the rally car.

A diesel E-series Ford van is a *terrific* rally support vehicle. It'll tow a trailer super good, it'll hold a ton of spares securely, it'll even sleep a few people if necessary. But if you're not spending $10k minimum, you're probably getting yourself a headache. Hell, you should be looking at 2000-2003 E-350 and spending $12k-$15k really... since rally cars will come and go, but a nice tow vehicle should last you a decade without many issues. Those 7.3L motors are fantastic, but they are still diesel motors which are more complicated and require more work than a gasser to keep running reliably. Inheriting someone else's problem child sucks. When it comes to diesels, you sorta get what you pay for.

If you really need to save some money, perhaps consider the V10 gas motor in an E-350. Should be a few grand cheaper than the diesel, and work just as well for towing... you'll just get about half the mileage when towing vs. the diesel. But 97 octane is quite a bit cheaper than diesel these days.

If only! :lol:

Right. 87. :lol:

How much to get new Bearings pressed In (If i walk in with the knuckles , and bearings) ?

Thinking of putting new bearings in 2-4 of my knuckles...

Cory seems to think people hate him when they bring their '11 STi (with 16 miles on it) straight from the dealership to have him roll the rear fenders.

BTW, they still look great and no chipped paint.

Jon: That's because we do hate Cory. :)

Don't spill my drink jerks!!! :lol:

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And don't die, Jerk :D