Engine Blew, any shop recommendations?
 

So my engine blew at 46k miles, while I'm far away from home. I drove across the country in late April, now I'm in Fullerton CA. Thank god I did purchase an extended warranty from Interstate through the credit union when I financed. The car is currently at J&E in Glendale, I chose them on a whim because I didn't have much time to make a decision while I was on the side of the highway when my car broke down.

Who is my best bet? I know there's Evasive and Counterspace Garage, though I purchased parts from them in the past I'm not sure if they would take on something like this.

TLDR: I'm mainly looking for a shop that knows the 86 platform and can competently swap in a new motor and possibly a clutch through extended warranty company, in the SOCAL area.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

46k? I think you're still covered under the 5yr/60k warranty from the factory, no?

Unfortunately its a MY2013

Dang, that's a low mileage 13. I hope you get it sorted for cheap!

J&E have pretty good reviews. Why not have that shop do the repair?

Blackbeat Motor, ask for Stephen

They did not want to deal with warranty..

Thank you, a friend recommended a repair shop that was willing and seemed to have the knowledge. I will update how this goes.


Currently the warranty company - interstate, wanted receipt of all the previous oil changes. Luckily I was able to provide them..

The shop is ready to disassemble the engine on Monday. And quoted me 2 weeks For an engine replacement.

Meanwhile I’m eyeing the 2020 BRZ TS, or maybe an used camaro ss 1LE. I know which one I will be happier with on the street, and which on the track. Decisions...




Update: test drove the TS, what a car! This might just be it... so much more refinement and chassis composure compared to the MY13 BRZ..

There is a huge difference from 2015 and 2013. The 2015 is when they tuned the suspension to be more neutral.

How did you blow the engine? Were you at redline the whole time?! XD

Check autotuned in Monrovia if you're still looking.

HG performance is doing mine they’re in San Marcos. Dylan is the foremost expert in the FA 20 engine. Not cheap but the best.