American Heritage Performance Review
06-05-2014, 08:17 PM
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American Heritage Performance Review
I am in no way affiliated with American Heritage Peformance. I'm just a guy who loves cars, used to work on his cars, but am now too busy to even sleep 6 hours a day, and am super happy to have found a great shop for my car.
This review is long overdue, as I have just been super slammed with work the past few weeks.
I had a set of NPP mufflers on my non-NPP 08 Vette for about a month, and have been wanting to install the NPP in a Box mod so I can choose to cruise in absolute silence when I want to. I was quoted ridiculous prices by several shops in the area, until I messaged Kohle from American Heritage Performance.
I made an appointment for two days later, and got to the shop right on time at 10am.
Keep in mind I got quoted for 8-9 hours of labor for putting in the NPP in a Box mod by more than 2 local shops, which I thought was a bit crazy. kohle told me about 2-3 hours, and he's a man of his word.
The moment I got there, Kohle immediately started working on the engine bay. The temperature that day was 100+ so the engine was bloody hot, but he said he's used to working on hot engine bays. Turns out he's worked for several well-known Vette shops in Texas starting when he was just 16.
Even though my NPP in a Box came with an EZ tap, we both decided tapping into the intake manifold was the better / more reliable way, so we opted for that.
I was quoted $400-500 / 4-5 hours by other shops just to remove / reinstall the intake manifold. Kohle did it in an hour and a half. Kohle seemed to know where EVERY wire and plug goes in the engine bay. It is truly impressive to see someone this passionate about the LS engine, and to know his way around the entire engine bay so well. He literally unplugs wires / plugs then put them back together without any hesitation or doubts. He knows exactly which components should be removed before another so he can take everything apart as quickly as possible.
Within 3 hours my NPP in a Box was installed, and Kohle not only took the car out for a quick drive to make sure everything ran perfectly, he also topped off my clutch and brake fluids, and inspected my engine bay to make sure everything else looked good.
I have been in the "car scene" for over a decade, and my cars ranged from Japanese to German to Domestic. Out of the dozen or so shops I've been to, including shops that worked on a car's entire powertrain shop, I have to say Kohle impressed me the most with his absolute professionalism, knowledge, and most of all, great customer service. I have been to shops that did not allow one to watch them work, and not only does Kohle not mind me watching at all, he kept me involved the whole time with conversations that improved my knowledge of my car.
I will definitely take my car back to Kohle for a clutch upgrade, long tubes and cam installation + tune. I cannot recommend American Heritage Performance enough
This review is long overdue, as I have just been super slammed with work the past few weeks.
I had a set of NPP mufflers on my non-NPP 08 Vette for about a month, and have been wanting to install the NPP in a Box mod so I can choose to cruise in absolute silence when I want to. I was quoted ridiculous prices by several shops in the area, until I messaged Kohle from American Heritage Performance.
I made an appointment for two days later, and got to the shop right on time at 10am.
Keep in mind I got quoted for 8-9 hours of labor for putting in the NPP in a Box mod by more than 2 local shops, which I thought was a bit crazy. kohle told me about 2-3 hours, and he's a man of his word.
The moment I got there, Kohle immediately started working on the engine bay. The temperature that day was 100+ so the engine was bloody hot, but he said he's used to working on hot engine bays. Turns out he's worked for several well-known Vette shops in Texas starting when he was just 16.
Even though my NPP in a Box came with an EZ tap, we both decided tapping into the intake manifold was the better / more reliable way, so we opted for that.
I was quoted $400-500 / 4-5 hours by other shops just to remove / reinstall the intake manifold. Kohle did it in an hour and a half. Kohle seemed to know where EVERY wire and plug goes in the engine bay. It is truly impressive to see someone this passionate about the LS engine, and to know his way around the entire engine bay so well. He literally unplugs wires / plugs then put them back together without any hesitation or doubts. He knows exactly which components should be removed before another so he can take everything apart as quickly as possible.
Within 3 hours my NPP in a Box was installed, and Kohle not only took the car out for a quick drive to make sure everything ran perfectly, he also topped off my clutch and brake fluids, and inspected my engine bay to make sure everything else looked good.
I have been in the "car scene" for over a decade, and my cars ranged from Japanese to German to Domestic. Out of the dozen or so shops I've been to, including shops that worked on a car's entire powertrain shop, I have to say Kohle impressed me the most with his absolute professionalism, knowledge, and most of all, great customer service. I have been to shops that did not allow one to watch them work, and not only does Kohle not mind me watching at all, he kept me involved the whole time with conversations that improved my knowledge of my car.
I will definitely take my car back to Kohle for a clutch upgrade, long tubes and cam installation + tune. I cannot recommend American Heritage Performance enough
Last edited by furiousox; 06-05-2014 at 08:20 PM.
06-05-2014, 10:04 PM
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Do they have a website
I am in no way affiliated with American Heritage Peformance. I'm just a guy who loves cars, used to work on his cars, but am now too busy to even sleep 6 hours a day, and am super happy to have found a great shop for my car.
This review is long overdue, as I have just been super slammed with work the past few weeks.
I had a set of NPP mufflers on my non-NPP 08 Vette for about a month, and have been wanting to install the NPP in a Box mod so I can choose to cruise in absolute silence when I want to. I was quoted ridiculous prices by several shops in the area, until I messaged Kohle from American Heritage Performance.
I made an appointment for two days later, and got to the shop right on time at 10am.
Keep in mind I got quoted for 8-9 hours of labor for putting in the NPP in a Box mod by more than 2 local shops, which I thought was a bit crazy. kohle told me about 2-3 hours, and he's a man of his word.
The moment I got there, Kohle immediately started working on the engine bay. The temperature that day was 100+ so the engine was bloody hot, but he said he's used to working on hot engine bays. Turns out he's worked for several well-known Vette shops in Texas starting when he was just 16.
Even though my NPP in a Box came with an EZ tap, we both decided tapping into the intake manifold was the better / more reliable way, so we opted for that.
I was quoted $400-500 / 4-5 hours by other shops just to remove / reinstall the intake manifold. Kohle did it in an hour and a half. Kohle seemed to know where EVERY wire and plug goes in the engine bay. It is truly impressive to see someone this passionate about the LS engine, and to know his way around the entire engine bay so well. He literally unplugs wires / plugs then put them back together without any hesitation or doubts. He knows exactly which components should be removed before another so he can take everything apart as quickly as possible.
Within 3 hours my NPP in a Box was installed, and Kohle not only took the car out for a quick drive to make sure everything ran perfectly, he also topped off my clutch and brake fluids, and inspected my engine bay to make sure everything else looked good.
I have been in the "car scene" for over a decade, and my cars ranged from Japanese to German to Domestic. Out of the dozen or so shops I've been to, including shops that worked on a car's entire powertrain shop, I have to say Kohle impressed me the most with his absolute professionalism, knowledge, and most of all, great customer service. I have been to shops that did not allow one to watch them work, and not only does Kohle not mind me watching at all, he kept me involved the whole time with conversations that improved my knowledge of my car.
I will definitely take my car back to Kohle for a clutch upgrade, long tubes and cam installation + tune. I cannot recommend American Heritage Performance enough
This review is long overdue, as I have just been super slammed with work the past few weeks.
I had a set of NPP mufflers on my non-NPP 08 Vette for about a month, and have been wanting to install the NPP in a Box mod so I can choose to cruise in absolute silence when I want to. I was quoted ridiculous prices by several shops in the area, until I messaged Kohle from American Heritage Performance.
I made an appointment for two days later, and got to the shop right on time at 10am.
Keep in mind I got quoted for 8-9 hours of labor for putting in the NPP in a Box mod by more than 2 local shops, which I thought was a bit crazy. kohle told me about 2-3 hours, and he's a man of his word.
The moment I got there, Kohle immediately started working on the engine bay. The temperature that day was 100+ so the engine was bloody hot, but he said he's used to working on hot engine bays. Turns out he's worked for several well-known Vette shops in Texas starting when he was just 16.
Even though my NPP in a Box came with an EZ tap, we both decided tapping into the intake manifold was the better / more reliable way, so we opted for that.
I was quoted $400-500 / 4-5 hours by other shops just to remove / reinstall the intake manifold. Kohle did it in an hour and a half. Kohle seemed to know where EVERY wire and plug goes in the engine bay. It is truly impressive to see someone this passionate about the LS engine, and to know his way around the entire engine bay so well. He literally unplugs wires / plugs then put them back together without any hesitation or doubts. He knows exactly which components should be removed before another so he can take everything apart as quickly as possible.
Within 3 hours my NPP in a Box was installed, and Kohle not only took the car out for a quick drive to make sure everything ran perfectly, he also topped off my clutch and brake fluids, and inspected my engine bay to make sure everything else looked good.
I have been in the "car scene" for over a decade, and my cars ranged from Japanese to German to Domestic. Out of the dozen or so shops I've been to, including shops that worked on a car's entire powertrain shop, I have to say Kohle impressed me the most with his absolute professionalism, knowledge, and most of all, great customer service. I have been to shops that did not allow one to watch them work, and not only does Kohle not mind me watching at all, he kept me involved the whole time with conversations that improved my knowledge of my car.
I will definitely take my car back to Kohle for a clutch upgrade, long tubes and cam installation + tune. I cannot recommend American Heritage Performance enough
06-05-2014, 11:12 PM
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You may find their contact information here:
http://www.americanheritageperformance.com/Contact.html
http://www.americanheritageperformance.com/Contact.html
06-06-2014, 01:53 PM
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Im glad you like the npp in a box mod. Its nice to have the option of closing the butterfly's and being able to actually hear in the cabin. It was great talking with you and thank you for your business.
You can go to our website as posted above or give us a call 310-326-2399. We are a corvette from sponsor/vendor so please feel free to send us a PM or email if that's easier.
You can go to our website as posted above or give us a call 310-326-2399. We are a corvette from sponsor/vendor so please feel free to send us a PM or email if that's easier.
06-14-2014, 05:31 PM
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I am not a fan of NPP. 2 out of 4 pipes get dirty, ;-( A lot of people pull the fuse to keep open all the time. At least you did it the right way. I believe in Corsa Sport, No Drone, clean install with no vacuum thing showing, looks great and has a great sound. Enjoy yours.
Wife never complained about exhaust either.
Wife never complained about exhaust either.
Had work done at his shop this week.
04-18-2015, 07:45 PM
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Thumbs up for this shop!!!!!
great customer service as well
I had a leak on my vette and I showed up at khole's shop, and he checked my car really quick. He has done some work before and i'm very happy with his work.
great customer service as well
I had a leak on my vette and I showed up at khole's shop, and he checked my car really quick. He has done some work before and i'm very happy with his work.
04-18-2015, 10:23 PM
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I'm impressed with AHP for their quality workmanship, knowledge of the quirks and fixes of various Vette models and timely completion of jobs.
I took mine in for a squeaky noise in the engine and Kohle diagnosed it as a leaky water pump. Pump was replaced on the scheduled day by that early afternoon.
I took mine in for a squeaky noise in the engine and Kohle diagnosed it as a leaky water pump. Pump was replaced on the scheduled day by that early afternoon.
04-25-2015, 01:18 PM
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Great review!
04-27-2015, 12:13 AM
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Im glad you like the npp in a box mod. Its nice to have the option of closing the butterfly's and being able to actually hear in the cabin. It was great talking with you and thank you for your business.
You can go to our website as posted above or give us a call 310-326-2399. We are a corvette from sponsor/vendor so please feel free to send us a PM or email if that's easier.
You can go to our website as posted above or give us a call 310-326-2399. We are a corvette from sponsor/vendor so please feel free to send us a PM or email if that's easier.
05-18-2015, 03:50 PM
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I am not a fan of NPP. 2 out of 4 pipes get dirty, ;-( A lot of people pull the fuse to keep open all the time. At least you did it the right way. I believe in Corsa Sport, No Drone, clean install with no vacuum thing showing, looks great and has a great sound. Enjoy yours.
Wife never complained about exhaust either.
Wife never complained about exhaust either.
I actually had a Corsa Sport before switching to the NPP mufflers. The Corsa sounded WORLDS better than the NPP in open mode, but alas it was still too loud for me, especially at idle (I know this is what many are after). I took several trips to Norcal / San Diego with the Corsa and while it didn't drone it was still much louder than the NPP in closed mode.
Also, once I add headers the NPP in silent mode will become necessary IMHO. I've read several posts mentioning drone with headers with Corsa mufflers, though I haven't heard one in person.