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Happy 914 day!!
09/15/2026

Happy 914 day!!

While we take care of the hottest 😎 cars around town, we also want you to drive the coolest ❄️ ride around as well, from...
09/07/2026

While we take care of the hottest 😎 cars around town, we also want you to drive the coolest ❄️ ride around as well, from regular service maintenance on your ride, to fixing up your AC thats never worked since the day you bought it, to catastrophic AC compressor failures, we can make you the coolest guy in town 🥶

Designed for enthusiasts who appreciate subtle details, our 240Z Turbo Metal Badge blends the classic styling of the ori...
09/07/2026

Designed for enthusiasts who appreciate subtle details, our 240Z Turbo Metal Badge blends the classic styling of the original Datsun 240Z emblem with a tasteful nod to modern performance.
Each badge is precision manufactured using advanced metal additive manufacturing, offering exceptional strength, durability, and a quality feel that far surpasses plastic reproductions. The dimensions and proportions faithfully match the original factory 240Z badge, while the addition of the “Turbo” script provides a clean, period-inspired way to identify a turbocharged or modified vehicle.
Whether you’re completing a high-end restomod, a street-driven turbo build, or simply looking for a unique finishing touch, this badge is built to complement the timeless lines of the S30 chassis.

The Z is left unfilled for any enthusiast to leave as is or match to their specific vehicle needs, be it paint matched, white like original or custom filled to fit your custom build

For a simple, drill-free installation, every badge comes with pre-installed genuine 3M VHB™ automotive mounting tape, professionally applied and ready to install right out of the box. No trimming or additional adhesive is required.

08/29/2026

Some cars are worth more than money can measure.

This 1968 Porsche 912 is one of those cars. Originally owned by our client’s husband, it carries a history and sentimental value that makes it, quite simply, priceless.

When it arrived at Galgo, the car had already spent time at two different shops. The carburetors had been removed, rebuilt, and re-jetted, but the problem never seemed to get any better.

Once we started digging in, the story became clear. We found main jets with debris inside, along with brand-new jets that had been drilled incorrectly — leaving the openings oblong rather than properly sized. But despite what had been done to the carburetors, the root problem wasn’t actually the carbs.

The ignition system simply wasn’t delivering what the engine needed.

We upgraded the car to electronic ignition, giving it a stronger, more consistent spark while eliminating the maintenance and wear associated with conventional points.

From there, we went through the fundamentals the way they should be done: setting the fuel float level, synchronizing the carburetors, correcting throttle rod adjustments, selecting the proper jetting, setting ignition timing, and dialing in the accelerator pumps.

The result?

A 912 that hums the way it should.

Sometimes getting an old Porsche right isn’t about throwing more parts at the problem. It’s about understanding the system, finding the actual cause, and getting every detail working together.

For a car this special, that’s exactly how it should be.

Half a million miles- and many more to go.There may be no better testament to the reliability of a Porsche than a well-l...
08/10/2026

Half a million miles- and many more to go.

There may be no better testament to the reliability of a Porsche than a well-loved 911 that just keeps moving.

This 40th Anniversary 911 came to us with a clear goal: make the right modifications to keep it reliably racking up miles for years to come.

The X51 engines present a unique challenge today, as the right-hand cylinder heads have been NLA for quite some time. This particular car developed a coolant leak within the secondary air injection (SAI) cavity, leaving replacement of the head as an impractical option.

The solution was to remove the SAI system from the top side of the head and permanently plug the lower passage, effectively converting the cavity into a sealed portion of the cooling system. We also removed and correctly coded the ECU with its European software configuration to disable the SAI system.

For the mechanical side, we utilized the ROW plugs on the top of the engine and an aluminum plug specifically chosen to closely match the expansion characteristics of the cylinder head. The result is a clean, reliable solution that allows this engine to keep doing what it was built to do: putting miles behind it.

While the car was here, we also completed a full suspension refurbishment, performed AC repair on some damaged components and service the system, and repaired a broken venturi tube that had previously been patched.

This may not be a concours winner.

But in our books, the person who puts the most miles on their Porsche is the real winner.

And apparently, the owner, Dan H, agrees. We had barely finished the repairs before he was back out putting more miles on it. We even spotted the car at 🏁 SLOW SUNDAY MOTOR CLUB 🏁 shortly afterward.

Half a million miles down. Here’s to the next half million.

Nismo Mikuni 44PHH restoration With meticulous care we took care of this set of originally Nismo offered carburetors, fr...
06/06/2026

Nismo Mikuni 44PHH restoration
With meticulous care we took care of this set of originally Nismo offered carburetors, from maintaining the original JIS hardware intact using the correct JIS(Japanese Industrial Standard) drive tools, to cleaning all passages, adding new shafts, butterflies, with all sealing surfaces checked for flatness, refreshing the tired finish of the carburetor body by v***rblasting in house to our desired finish, finished off with a beautiful zinc plated finish to all the hardware, did you know that if your mating flanges closest to the intake manifold in your carbs are not true and flat that it can lead to shaft bind?

Rubystone red over white 🦩
06/02/2026

Rubystone red over white 🦩

A simple IMS bearing service turned into something far more important on this 1997 Porsche Boxster.While many know us fo...
05/30/2026

A simple IMS bearing service turned into something far more important on this 1997 Porsche Boxster.

While many know us for our air-cooled Porsche expertise, projects like this are a reminder that we also specialize in modern water-cooled Porsche diagnostics, service, and performance repair at the highest level.

During our pre-service checklist, we found cam deviation numbers well outside allowable spec-a sign that this engine needed much more than just an IMS retrofit. Instead of ignoring the data and pushing forward potentially exacerbating the issue, we went deeper.

The engine came out for a full timing correction service, including new timing chain guides and rails, rebuilt Variocam solenoids, and careful setup work to bring both banks back to an exact 0° cam deviation. Precision work that most shops — and even dealerships — simply won’t perform. Many would recommend replacing the engine entirely rather than repairing it properly.

While the drivetrain was out, we handled everything that made sense to address at the same time:
• New rear main seal
• Clutch and flywheel replacement
• Engine mount replacement to save future labor
• Full coolant flush
• A/C evacuation and recharge to restore proper vent temperatures

Now this Boxster is back to operating exactly how it should, ready for many spirited drives through the Texas Hill Country.

Repairing instead of replacing-that’s the difference.

Some cars come into the shop needing more than maintenance- they need to be made right.This 1989 Targa arrived after mul...
05/29/2026

Some cars come into the shop needing more than maintenance- they need to be made right.

This 1989 Targa arrived after multiple unresolved issues from previous work elsewhere. The client daily drives the car in a suit, so reliability, drivability, and ice-cold AC were non-negotiable. After the original AC installation shop couldn’t get the system cooling correctly, due to wiring and charge issues, we stepped in and fully sorted the system properly. The result: modern performance with factory-style integration and vent temperatures that finally make Texas heat tolerable.

Beyond that, we restored proper function to the cruise control system, installed a WOSP starter and alternator for proper support to all modern amenities added, we had our partner ***rblasting refinish the fan and housing with a fresh v***r blasted finish while everything was apart, as we took the weathered engine tin throughout and got it a fresh powdercoated finish for form and function.

The deeper issues told a larger story. The engine had previously received a top-end rebuild, but the rocker arms and shafts had not been properly rebuilt or installed. The failed Teflon coating on the rockers had scored both the bushings and rocker shaft surfaces, while incorrectly installed rocker shafts had sliced the shaft seals during assembly- causing persistent oil leaks. The previous shop then misdiagnosed the leaks, installed 964 valve covers, and over-torqued them badly enough to cut the seals and create even more leaks.

We corrected the rocker assembly issues, addressed the sealing surfaces properly, repaired the leaks correctly, and integrated a modern ECU system that transformed how the car drives and responds. We also added a remote lock system fully integrated into the factory central locking setup to modernize usability without compromising the character of the car.

Now?
Zero leaks.
Ice cold AC.
Smooth running.
Fully sorted.

The owner now daily drives the car with full confidence and only comes back for routine maintenance — exactly how a properly sorted air-cooled Porsche should be enjoyed.

Few cara tell a story quite like this 1986 M491 package, a true factory “Turbo Look” cabriolet- a one of only 15 made fo...
05/27/2026

Few cara tell a story quite like this 1986 M491 package, a true factory “Turbo Look” cabriolet- a one of only 15 made for this year and 1 of 8 cabs- originally a european delivery car that had an extended stay in 🇨🇭for its early life before eventually making its way to 🇺🇸. Even more meaningful, this car has remained within the same family and carries decades of memories!

We were tasked with going through the entirety of the car to fully sort it while the client was away on vacation with the goal of not just preservation, but also confidence in every drive! We thoroughly combed through the car from front to back, replacing all fuel lines through the vehicle, as it originally came spewing fuel from the underside as it was towed in, performed a valve adjustment, full tune up, servicing engine oil and transmission fluid, renewed the incorrectly chosen shifter bushings to restore proper feel and precision as you could not go into gear initially, we also installed a magnetic trickle charger to keep the vehicle ready to go on a drive at any given moment even after prolonged storage! And we sorted the AC system which the client mentioned had never worked from the time it was his turn to to take care of the car for the next generation!

Cars like this deserve more than quick fixes. They deserve careful attention, respect for their history and workmanship that ensures the next generation can enjoy them the same way the previous one did.

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5505 San Pedro Avenue
San Antonio, TX
78212

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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