Engine Blew, any shop recommendations? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

tian105 · 05-26-2020, 09:10 PM

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.

Wally86 · 05-27-2020, 07:22 AM

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

tian105 · 05-27-2020, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Wally86

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

Unfortunately its a MY2013

Wally86 · 05-28-2020, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by tian105

Unfortunately its a MY2013

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

N1rve · 05-28-2020, 05:31 PM

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

Milotic · 05-30-2020, 02:13 AM

Blackbeat Motor, ask for Stephen

tian105 · 06-06-2020, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by N1rve

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

They did not want to deal with warranty..

tian105 · 06-06-2020, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Milotic

Blackbeat Motor, ask for Stephen

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..

N1rve · 07-06-2020, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tian105

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.

eightysixeric · 08-14-2020, 12:37 AM

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

ChrisGeezy · 08-16-2020, 10:44 PM

Check autotuned in Monrovia if you're still looking.

TommyW · 08-16-2020, 11:35 PM

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.

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tian105 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: M4 Location: Fairfax Posts: 112 Thanks: 20 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

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