Looking for a good Ford mechanic. - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

BlkOut · 08-18-2007, 09:35 PM

So I just moved to the Philly area and I was looking for a good Ford mechanic to work on my Contour SVT. Anyone know of one? The car is running ok now, but it's up for inspection soon and it will need an emissions test so I will have to get some work done to it. Thanks.

05GT · 08-18-2007, 09:51 PM

I only take my car to Wicked Motorsports. Owner is Kevin and he is a Ford/Mustang freak lol. Loves working on cars and I will swear by his work. He is located in Brick, NJ, but if you don't mind the drive, he'd be a great person to talk to.

BlkOut · 08-20-2007, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05GT

I only take my car to Wicked Motorsports. Owner is Kevin and he is a Ford/Mustang freak lol. Loves working on cars and I will swear by his work. He is located in Brick, NJ, but if you don't mind the drive, he'd be a great person to talk to.

Well its about an hour and a half away from me, but if his work is as good as you say it is I wouldn't mind the trip. Do you have a number for Wicked?

Anyone know of any others?

sponsored1 · 08-21-2007, 12:29 AM

Are you looking specifically for performance work? or just inspection stuff?

05GT · 08-21-2007, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlkOut

Well its about an hour and a half away from me, but if his work is as good as you say it is I wouldn't mind the trip. Do you have a number for Wicked?

Anyone know of any others?

His work is that good lol. Number is 732-904-9000. Kevin is his name. Just tell him I recommended him if you give him a call. My name is Mark.

BlkOut · 08-21-2007, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sponsored1

Are you looking specifically for performance work? or just inspection stuff?

As of right now just inspection/general work. I plan on selling the car soon so I doubt I will be doing anymore mods to it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05GT

His work is that good lol. Number is 732-904-9000. Kevin is his name. Just tell him I recommended him if you give him a call. My name is Mark.

Thanks Mark. I really appreciate it.

speedooo · 08-22-2007, 02:06 PM

Kind of off topic...I live in brick

mtwn · 08-26-2007, 07:53 PM

the guy i work with is SVT certified and he'll come to you.

05GT · 08-27-2007, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtwn

the guy i work with is SVT certified and he'll come to you.

Thats cool but I think he is just looking for general work for his car. But I'm lazy, I'd let someone come to me haha.

BlkOut · 08-27-2007, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtwn

the guy i work with is SVT certified and he'll come to you.

Yeah I'm just looking for general work if I need it. I also don't have a garage or a floor jack. Plus my apt complex frowns upon people doing any work on their cars in the parking lots.

mtwn · 08-27-2007, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlkOut

Yeah I'm just looking for general work if I need it. I also don't have a garage or a floor jack. Plus my apt complex frowns upon people doing any work on their cars in the parking lots.

we'll he lives in the central jersey area. Just lemme know.

BlkOut · 09-20-2007, 08:41 PM

Thanks for the help everyone, but the car sold.

Charged SVTF · 09-21-2007, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtwn

the guy i work with is SVT certified and he'll come to you.

Have him give me a quote for the labor on a timing belt for my SVT Focus. I can do the water pump and everything else. Just dont like messing with cam and crank positions.

Charged SVTF · 09-21-2007, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlkOut

Thanks for the help everyone, but the car sold.

Wow....that was fast lol. Local guy that we will find on here sometime?

mtwn · 09-21-2007, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charged SVTF

Have him give me a quote for the labor on a timing belt for my SVT Focus. I can do the water pump and everything else. Just dont like messing with cam and crank positions.

PM'd

BlkOut · 09-23-2007, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charged SVTF

Wow....that was fast lol. Local guy that we will find on here sometime?

No it was a guy from outside the Harrisburg area. I told him about here, but I doubt he will join. He mainly just stays on Contour.org. He was a nice guy, who really seemed like he was going to take care of the car which made me feel a little better while selling it. I really do miss it though......but I have a replacement on the way and will be in my hands by Monday and I should be at the KOP meet around 9 on Tuesday.

Mach1 · 11-04-2007, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charged SVTF

Have him give me a quote for the labor on a timing belt for my SVT Focus. I can do the water pump and everything else. Just dont like messing with cam and crank positions.

wuss...Zetec engines are insainely easy. I've done a couple cam swaps.

Charged SVTF · 11-04-2007, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mach1

wuss...Zetec engines are insainely easy. I've done a couple cam swaps.

First....**** You.

Second.... With or without VCT?....have to be careful with that exhaust cam sprocket or you could easily bend a valve when you crank the car back on after doing the timing belt. Only other VCT Zetecs besides and SVT focus was that ZX2 SP edition.

Third....you're a douche.

Mach1 · 11-04-2007, 07:17 PM

1. there is no SP edition
2. all ZX2's have VCT on the intake.
3. so did newer contours
4. SVT was the LAST zetec to get VCT

Learn your Zetecs.

Charged SVTF · 11-04-2007, 07:20 PM

Good call...I dont know why I said SP....maybe I was thinking SAP from the newer Foci...it was the S/R? SR? my bad on the VCT...i thought VCT was only on that SR package. Didnt know it was on all ZX2s.

Lately been pondering trading in my SVTF to find a focus with the 2.3L that was only out for a year. Hard to find....especially in a 5 speed. Those duratecs take better to mods.

08-18-2007, 09:35 PM	#1
BlkOut Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Indiana, PA Member #5587 My Ride: 98 Lexus GS400 iTrader: (1)	Looking for a good Ford mechanic. So I just moved to the Philly area and I was looking for a good Ford mechanic to work on my Contour SVT. Anyone know of one? The car is running ok now, but it's up for inspection soon and it will need an emissions test so I will have to get some work done to it. Thanks.

08-21-2007, 12:29 AM	#4
sponsored1 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Buckingham, Pa Member #1049 My Ride: POS with a diff and giant brakes iTrader: (2)	Are you looking specifically for performance work? or just inspection stuff? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 1995 s10 1999 Svt Contour 1972 Bmw 2002 1978 Gs 1000, 2003 Gsxr 600

08-26-2007, 07:53 PM	#8
mtwn Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: noneya Member #3930 iTrader: (0)	the guy i work with is SVT certified and he'll come to you. __________________ 2008 .:R32

11-04-2007, 07:17 PM	#19
Mach1 Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: Delco, PA Member #4603 My Ride: 2014 Altima S iTrader: (0)	1. there is no SP edition 2. all ZX2's have VCT on the intake. 3. so did newer contours 4. SVT was the LAST zetec to get VCT Learn your Zetecs. __________________ Present: 2018 Q50 RED SPORT 400 AWD JB1 - 20% Tint Past: 1991 Taurus GL, 2001 Escort ZX2, 2000 Escort ZX2 S/R, 2003 Mach1, 2014 Altima 2.5 S

11-04-2007, 07:20 PM	#20
Charged SVTF Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lansdale, PA Member #4118 My Ride: 2002 Ford Focus SVT iTrader: (0)	Good call...I dont know why I said SP....maybe I was thinking SAP from the newer Foci...it was the S/R? SR? my bad on the VCT...i thought VCT was only on that SR package. Didnt know it was on all ZX2s. Lately been pondering trading in my SVTF to find a focus with the 2.3L that was only out for a year. Hard to find....especially in a 5 speed. Those duratecs take better to mods. __________________ Charged SVTF - AKA: Tim Jackson Racing Supercharged SVT Focus To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. FocusSport CoolFlo Intake - Focus Central 65mm TB - Ford Racing Coated Headers - Cat Delete - Borla 2.5"

08-18-2007, 09:51 PM	#2
05GT The TST IT Ninja Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Member #1598 My Ride: 2007 SRT8 Jeep / 2013 Shelby GT500 iTrader: (0)	I only take my car to Wicked Motorsports. Owner is Kevin and he is a Ford/Mustang freak lol. Loves working on cars and I will swear by his work. He is located in Brick, NJ, but if you don't mind the drive, he'd be a great person to talk to.

08-22-2007, 02:06 PM	#7
speedooo Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Jersey Member #5495 My Ride: ketchup's mom iTrader: (1)	Kind of off topic...I live in brick

09-20-2007, 08:41 PM	#12
BlkOut Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Indiana, PA Member #5587 My Ride: 98 Lexus GS400 iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the help everyone, but the car sold.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Anyone know a good private Subaru mechanic in South or Central NJ?	cjlaw73	New Jersey	0	09-18-2009 10:33 AM
The Ford Mustang Cobra Jet is back! Good GOD	Ciotti	Gallery	46	01-15-2009 01:15 AM
Anyone need a mechanic?	KustomZ03	Off-Topic	1	06-10-2008 10:36 AM
looking for mechanic job. i have exp.	On Sale	Networking: requests and offers	2	02-02-2008 06:15 PM
a good mechanic?????????	sleepersatty99	General Car Related Chat	1	04-25-2007 12:08 AM