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April 2023 by Steve R.
I had just bought a 72 Camaro Z28 with 383 stoker motor out of Florida that needed a full inspection and sorting out. I spoke to Al who has been working on muscle cars most of his life and he scheduled me in quickly.. His mechanic Chris was VERY detail oriented and right away pointed out several items that needed addressing, all the way down to some tiny weld cracks on the muffler. Chris and Al did a full tune up, new fuel pump, custom fuel rail along with new 3inch exhaust system which really improved the car's performance and were both a great help in sorting the car out properly. Great service and expert mechanics. I HIGHLY recommend Sparks performance. Experts like this are hard to find.
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July 2022 by Stephen H.
Al and Chris have been looking after me and my 71 Stingray for over a year now. They have always gone above and beyond. Just visit their shop and you will see that some of the finest classics in OC are there to be worked on and their owners also trust these two talented mechanics.
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November 2021 by Robi Petersen
Sparks Performance is a very good place for classic cars
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May 2021 by Kelly Allen
Awesome and honest people!
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February 2021 by Emily J.
Thank you to Chris for helping replace a fuse on my car. Last minute drop in and he was able to help quickly find what was wrong and swap the fuse! Super nice team!
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December 2020 by Chris M.
I called Al a few months ago to discuss an oil leak I had on my '70 Chevelle SS with a 502 big block. He was busy & said they were booked out a ways, but I kind of pressed him a bit & he said, "if you can bring it in first thing on Sat, I might be able to take a look." It wasn't an iron-clad promise, but I was going to make sure I got it in there on time & hope for some time. The oil was leaking onto the headers, so I didn't drive it all week. On Sat, I got it over to Al's shop & the leak was pretty bad. Oil all over the ground, Al took a quick look & then had Jerry take a look. Turns out the oil sensor had failed. Al drove down & got the new part, Jerry did the part swap & I was glad I called. Looking around their shop while the work was being done, there was a 69 Z28, an 68 GTO ragtop, you get the idea. These guys are muscle car/classic car guys & I'm stoked I found them. I'll definitely be bringing my SS back for upgrades. Thanks guys.
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November 2020 by Randy S.
we've had a '69 Camaro Z28 in the family for 50years, a '70 chevelle, '69 nova, '57 chevy. and we are very cautious of which shop works on them. We only trust a few shops, and Sparks is our #1 shop for any work. have had engine swaps, tranny rebuilds, rear end rebuilds, etc. they are amazing and exactly what you want from a hot rod shop.
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August 2020 by Jason Clark
These guys rock.. they have been helping me with my 67 Camaro throughout the past 8 yrs. Guiding me as I like to do my own work and getting me out of small problems I create.. if your in need of some great mechanics who ha e the knowledge and the know how . Visit these two.. they will get you on the right path.
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August 2020 by Steve Lupinacci
Finally found a team I could trust with my GTO. Sparks Performance understands classic cars, especially muscle cars and has breathed new life into mine. Details are the key, knowing what to re-balance, what to replace and what to leave alone. They methodically went through the car in stages, patiently evaluating progress, then deciding what to do next. These guys care about quality and about customers.
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August 2020 by Steve L.
Al and Chris are extremely knowledgeable about classic cars, especially muscle cars. The kept in touch with me regularly with status, suggestions and to ask my preference for the next steps. Their passion for these cars is evident, and a welcome change from other shops.
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August 2020 by Kevin G.
Highly recommend the team at Sparks performance. They are a smaller shop, and the owners, Al and Chris, will tell you they like it that way because they want to keep the quality high on all their work, which they do. I had them work on my 1967 Mustang that hadn't run in 5 years and asked them to get it running and make it safe. They were very up front about the work that needed to be done and the pricing was very fair, with them keeping me updated every step of the way. What really set them apart for me was the commitment to quality and not cutting corners. They identified and resolved a number of things that were not originally on my list, but they felt uncomfortable not correcting (wiring issues, improper routing of fuel lines, etc.) These guys know what they are doing and they will treat your car like it is their own. I wont take my car anywhere else now.
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June 2020 by Paul Scannell
Al, is s very honest and hard working professional. He’s taken very good care of my 65 Mustang. I’m picky about who I let work on it. Most importantly, he is trustworthy and will only do necessary work. My steering was loose and I think most shops would say do a complete replacement. Al showed me the issue and said, only the outer tie rods needs to be replaced. That’s what he did and it’s been driving great! Five stars for Al and the Sparks team. I couldn’t be happier!
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December 2019 by Craig Herrera
This shop, is honest and reliable. I have been using them for years for both my cars.
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May 2019 by Clay Turner
I've had work done on my ‘40 Ford and my ‘64 Chevelle wagon at Sparks Performance. Honest and fair pricing with no drama. Definitely recommend giving them a try, you won't be disappointed.
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January 2019 by Paul S.
I met Al for the first time and could not be happier about his knowledge, ability and passion for the older cars. I have a 65 Mustang and I would not bring that to just anyone. I know with Al it is in good hands and there is a level of trust and integrity that is hard to find these days. I am going to bring my new cars there too! Thank you Al and Sparks Performance!
