TonyMotive offers a complete range of engine rebuilding services for any make and model.  Take a look below to see the wide array of services that we offer.  Looking for something that you don't see listed?  Chances are good we can do it!  Give us a call today to learn more.

Rebuilding Services Include:

• Dis-assembly of engine block and cylinder head(s)
• Hot tanking and inspecting of all components
• Machining on engine block, crankshaft, connecting rods and cylinder heads
• Engine block boring, honing, and if necessary line hone and block decking
• Crankshaft inspection, journal welding, straightening, journal grinding and micro polishing
• Cylinder heads reconditioned with new bronze guide liners, valve springs, valve stem seals, resurface of valves, seats and head gasket surface area
• Cylinder head rebuilds
• Timing Chain Rebuild Services

Is your clutch slipping?  Or maybe you hear a grind every time you try to hit 3rd gear?  Regardless of your situation, TonyMotive has got you covered.  We offer a wide range of transmission services  from simple clutch adjustments to full blown rebuilds.  Give us a call today for more information!

Rebuilding Services Include:

• 1st through 5th synchro blocker rings
• 1st through 5th sychro springs
• 1st through 5th sychro shoes
• 1st through 5th needle bearings
• Torrington bearing
• Tapered roller bearings on intermediate shaft
• Tapered roller bearings on main/input shaft
• Shift fork pads
• Input shaft seal
• Output shaft seal
• Cryo treatment, shot peening and REM coating also available at an additional cost.

TonyMotive Performance has got you covered for all of your turbo rebuild, turbo upgrade, and turbo part needs. Whether you just need to rebuild your stock turbos or you want to upgrade to some real power, TonyMotive Performance can help you out!  We offer complete turbo rebuilding services, turbo upgrading services, and more.

Standard Turbo Rebuild (includes balance) - We use high standard OEM replacement parts in all of our turbocharger rebuilds to ensure you get the best possible quality. Don't be fooled by others who use parts from unknown sources and charge next to nothing to rebuild. You will end up paying more in the long run.

High Performance Turbo Rebuild (includes balance) - This includes a steel 360 degree thrust bearing instead of the 270 degree and stepped gap piston ring if available for your turbo. We recommend a high-performance rebuild for anyone who pushes their turbo to its limits, uses extremely high boost, or someone who would just like knowing they have the highest quality, most durable parts available installed in their turbo.

OPTIONAL TURBO SERVICES

• Ceramic Coating Turbine Housing
• Bearing Housing Heat Disbursement Coating
• Compressor Housing Polishing
• Compressor Housing Powder Coating
• Billet Wheel Upgrades (when applicable)
• Custom Machining (larger wheel upgrades)

Ready to get that build running?  Whether you need a tune from scratch or just a simple touch up, TonyMotive can help you out.  Call us today for more information regarding your specific application!

We currently provide tuning for DSMs equipped with ECMLink. Whether your car has a MAF sensor or Speed Density, we can get you the tune you need.  Remote tuning services are now available or feel free to bring your car to us for a more comprehensive in person tune. Every package includes a free boost leak test and ignition system inspection!

Routine scheduled maintenance is the easiest thing you can do to ensure your car continues running properly.  Take a look at our guide below to see the approximate intervals many car manufacturers suggest scheduled maintenance services be performed. However, always refer to your owner's manual for the particular service and intervals required for your specific vehicle.  Not sure what maintenance your vehicle is due for?  Give us a call today and we'll be more than happy to give you our recommendations!

Every 3,000 to 5,000 Miles

The oil and oil filter should be replaced in accordance with the manufacture's recommended specifications . Furthermore, inspection of the transmission fluid level, coolant, power steering fluid, windshield washer fluid and wipers, tires and all exterior lights is also encouraged.

Every 15,000 to 30,000 Miles

Your air filter should be cleaned or replaced every 15,000 miles.  The coolant system, radiator hoses, power steering fluid, HVAC system, brake pads, fuel filter, and all suspension components should also be checked.

Every 35,000 to 50,000 Miles

Inspect and replace the battery every 35,000 miles, as needed. Every 40,000 miles replace the spark plugs and spark plug wires, and inspect the ignition system and suspension. These checks are recommended again at 45,000 miles and 50,000 miles.

Every 60,000 Miles

Replace brake pads and brake fluid, radiator hoses, coolant, power steering fluid and timing belt. Inspect the HVAC, suspension components and tires.

Not entirely sure what's wrong with your vehicle?

Do you know something's not quiet right with your vehicle but you're not entirely sure where to start? TonyMotive can help!  Whether it be a pesky electrical gremlin that won't go away, or a hard to replicate engine noise or suspension clunk, we can find it!

Ignoring problems with your vehicle can often make the problem worse, and result in a more costly repair. Contact us today to schedule an appointment to get that issue diagnosed as quickly as possible!

A properly aligned vehicle can not only help your tires perform properly and help them last longer, but it can also improve handling and keep your vehicle from pulling in one direction or vibrating strangely on the road.

WHAT IS TIRE ALIGNMENT?

Alignment refers to an adjustment of a vehicle’s suspension – the system that connects a vehicle to its wheels. It is not an adjustment of the tires or wheels themselves. The key to proper alignment is adjusting the angles of the tires which affects how they make contact with the road.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED A TIRE ALIGNMENT?

There are a couple ways to tell if your car needs a tire alignment. If you've noticed one or more of these indicators, you should have your alignment checked by a licensed service technician immediately.

• Uneven tread wear
• Vehicle pulling to the left or right
• Your steering wheel is off center when driving straight
• Steering wheel vibration

CAMBER, TOE, & CASTER

When a technician checks your tire alignment, he or she is mainly concerned with three things:

1. CAMBER

This is the inward or outward angle of the tire when viewed from the front of the vehicle. Too much inward or outward tilt, also known as negative and positive camber, respectively, indicates improper alignment and will need to be adjusted. Worn bearings, ball joints, and other wheel-suspension parts may contribute to camber misalignment.

2. TOE

Distinct from camber alignment, toe alignment is the extent to which your tires turn inward or outward when viewed from above. If that’s confusing, just stand up and look down at your feet. Angle them inward toward the center of your body. When the tires on your car are angled the same way (remember, we’re thinking in terms of birds-eye-view), we call this toe-in alignment. Angle your feet outward and you have toe-out alignment. Both require adjustment.

3. CASTER

Your caster angle helps balance steering, stability, and cornering. Specifically, it’s the angle of your steering axis when viewed from the side of your vehicle. If you have positive caster, the steering axis will tilt toward the driver. Negative caster, on the other hand, means the steering axis tilts toward the front of your vehicle.

WHY TIRE ALIGNMENT MATTERS

Improper wheel or tire alignment can cause your tires to wear unevenly and prematurely. Here are some specific types of undue tread wear attributable to misalignment:

FEATHERING

Tires are “feathered” when the tread is smooth on one side and sharp on another. This is usually a sign of poor toe alignment.

CAMBER WEAR

This strain of tread wear means the inside or outside of the tread is significantly more worn than the center of the tread. As its name implies, positive or negative camber causes this type of wear.

HEEL/TOE WEAR

This happens when one side of your tread blocks wears down more quickly than the other in a circumferential direction. When you run your hand over the tread, it will look and feel like saw teeth when viewed from the side. Heel/toe wear could be a sign of under inflation and/or lack of rotation.

If you’re experiencing any of these unusual wear patterns, you should have a technician check your alignment. While tire wear prevention is a good reason to keep your wheel alignment in check, the consequences of misalignment can also play out in overall vehicle performance. A car that pulls to one side or steers erratically, for example, probably has an alignment problem.

TIRE BALANCING

Distinct from tire alignment, tire or wheel balancing refers to compensation for any weight imbalances in the tire/wheel combination and is often performed in conjunction with wheel alignment. There are two basic types of tire/wheel imbalance that need correction – static (single plane) and dynamic (dual plane).

Static balance addresses balance on only one plane – vertical movement which can cause vibration. A dynamic imbalance, on the other hand, addresses balance in two planes – vertical movement and lateral movement . Both types of imbalance require the use of a special balancing machine to help even things out.

To begin balancing your tires, a technician will mount them on the correct rims and adjust the pressure to optimal inflation. Then each tire goes on the center bore of a balancing machine. The machine spins the tire at a high speed to measure the wheel/tire combination imbalance. It signals how much weight the tech should add to balance out the tire and the areas where said weight is needed.

Tire balancing is essential for proper tire care for the same reason as wheel alignment: prevention of premature tread wear. Having tires aligned and balanced every 5,000 to 6,000 miles can help maximize their lifespan and overall performance.

What is corner balance?

Corner balancing is the process of shifting the weight carried by each wheel to approach optimal values. Although some weight can be shifted between wheels by physically relocating parts of the car, the corner balance process is focused on shifting weight by adjusting the suspension spring height. Any relocation of parts should be performed before corner balancing begins.

Why corner balance?

A properly corner balanced car will handle evenly in left and right turns. Unbalanced handling occurs when front-to-rear weight distribution is not equal for left and right sides.

In a symmetric car out-of-balance is easily understood as excessive weight carried by one pair of diagonal wheels resulting in a teeter-totter affect. If the imbalance is extreme, one of the light wheels may be completely off the ground even at rest!

Street cars are rarely corner balanced and typically have no provision for adjusting spring height. That’s because their spring rate is relatively low, perhaps 100 lbs/in. With such low spring rates it would take a huge imbalance in spring height to have a significant affect on corner balance.

Performance and race cars may have spring rates of 300, 400, 500 lbs/in and higher. Corner balance becomes much more important due to the high spring rates – small changes in height greatly impact weight carried. Additionally, we are much more concerned with handling and performance with race cars so corner balance becomes very important.

Corner balance goal

The goal of corner balancing is to have the same front-to-rear weight ratio for both left and right sides. Expressed as an equation.

This equation works for real-world cars that are asymmetric. With this equation in balance, the car will handle the same through left and right turns. That is the goal.

Notice that if the car is symmetric the diagonal weights targeted by the Corner balance equation are equal! If the car is asymmetric, the targeted diagonal weights are not equal.

 

Whether your vehicle is in need of a brake pad replacement, brake fluid flush, or even a performance brake system overhaul, here at TonyMotive we can assist you throughout the entire process.

Brake system repairs offered include:

• Brake Pad & Rotor Replacement
• Brake Fluid Flush
• Brake Line Replacement
• Performance Brake Pad & Rotor Upgrades
• Complete Brake System Overhauls

Tired of listening to your vehicle clunking and clanging over bumps in the road? Our Team of certified technicians is here to assist with your suspension related repairs.

Whether your vehicle is just in need of a new set of shocks or struts, or a complete control arm and bushing replacement we have the right tooling, cost effective replacement part solutions, and skill to get your vehicle back on the road in like-new condition.

If your interested in increasing your vehicle’s handling characteristics, our Performance Team is here to help you. Looking to just lower your vehicle slightly with a new set of springs, or add a fully adjustable coilover solution, our Team can give you access to the best components for the application from Partners at KW Suspension, Ohlins, BIlstein, H&R, and JRZ.

If you’re considering purchasing a used vehicle from either a private party or a dealership, the best thing you can do is have the vehicle independently inspected to verify the over all condition.  We can help!

Having a used vehicle inspected prior to purchase is an absolute must regardless of make, model, or mileage.

Here at TonyMotive, we will conduct a thorough inspection of all the vehicle’s major mechanical systems. We will complete an itemized list of critical repairs needed, up-coming scheduled maintenance requirements, and notes on the general condition.

Now available!  Stuck on the side of the road?  Project car stuck in the garage with no way out?  Give us a call!

TonyMotive is proud to offer a wide range of towing and recovery options.  Whether you need your car towed right away or on a scheduled date in the future, just let us know!