TOM LEONARD
02-02-2004, 09:39 AM
It was with extreme pleasure that I recieved a visit from Jerry Barnes (owner of Trilogy Engineering/Motorsport) and Lidio Iacobelli (owner of Alternative Auto). It was apparent from the start that we were dealing with absolute professionals. In the two days we spent together fine tuning the car, the integrity with which these gentlemen handled my situation was incredable.
The kit was installed mid December and delivered even more power than I had expected. On one particular "run" (after driving it very hard) a tech thought he heard a ping (I did not, I was to busy holding on). After a phone call to Jerry, Lidio called and asked me to check the intercooler for circulation. I turned that task over to a tech who said it was fine. After a call back to Lidio, it was decided that he and Jerry would fly out from Detroit and diagnos the situation. We all know that the quality of fuel in California (91 octane max, combined with a horrible winter blend) is the worst in the country.
Upon arriving, Lidio connected his test/programing equipment, and took the car out for some test "pulls" through all RPM and load ranges. Returning, he said it was pinging badly (I still never heard it-age maybe?). Both Jerry and Lidio said they were'nt leaving until this situation was resolved. They were both adament that they would not allow any possibility of damage to the engine by use of their product.
It was soon discovered by Lidio, that the intercooler was not circulating as had earlier been reported. Lidio bled the system (we suspect an air pocket) and out we went again. They did not stop there. The only company with a dyno within 150 miles was closed on Saturday. That did'nt stop Jerry & Lidio.
They contacted the owner of RPM Machine (Brad) in Rohnert Park, and he came to the shop on his day off and let us run three "pulls". The results were outstanding-no ping-tremendous low end torque and loads of horsepower.
I've been in business for over 27 years, and I can honestly say I can't remember ever enjoying doing business so much, as I have with Jerry and Lidio-First Class Indviduals.
Now I'm just waiting for Summer weather.
The kit was installed mid December and delivered even more power than I had expected. On one particular "run" (after driving it very hard) a tech thought he heard a ping (I did not, I was to busy holding on). After a phone call to Jerry, Lidio called and asked me to check the intercooler for circulation. I turned that task over to a tech who said it was fine. After a call back to Lidio, it was decided that he and Jerry would fly out from Detroit and diagnos the situation. We all know that the quality of fuel in California (91 octane max, combined with a horrible winter blend) is the worst in the country.
Upon arriving, Lidio connected his test/programing equipment, and took the car out for some test "pulls" through all RPM and load ranges. Returning, he said it was pinging badly (I still never heard it-age maybe?). Both Jerry and Lidio said they were'nt leaving until this situation was resolved. They were both adament that they would not allow any possibility of damage to the engine by use of their product.
It was soon discovered by Lidio, that the intercooler was not circulating as had earlier been reported. Lidio bled the system (we suspect an air pocket) and out we went again. They did not stop there. The only company with a dyno within 150 miles was closed on Saturday. That did'nt stop Jerry & Lidio.
They contacted the owner of RPM Machine (Brad) in Rohnert Park, and he came to the shop on his day off and let us run three "pulls". The results were outstanding-no ping-tremendous low end torque and loads of horsepower.
I've been in business for over 27 years, and I can honestly say I can't remember ever enjoying doing business so much, as I have with Jerry and Lidio-First Class Indviduals.
Now I'm just waiting for Summer weather.