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  • Join the JBA Speed Shop Team Join the JBA Speed Shop Team

    For 35 years, JBA Speed Shop in San Diego has been the go-to haven for thousands of SoCal car guys and gals who believe in the power and dominance of American classic, muscle and late model super cars. Join the JBA Speed Shop Team in San Diego California. With year round great weather, Beautiful beaches, and one of the most active car cultures, San Diego presents more opportunity for growth in the automotive aftermarket than any other city in the United States. JBA Speed Shop is a world-class campus employing ASE Certified Master Mechanics, State of the art 5 STAR Performance Tire Center, Chassis & Engine Dyno Tuning, Digital Alignment Center, fully inventoried Performance Parts Store and Full service Machine Shop building engines from Mild to Wild! Bring your talents to JBA Speed Shop San Diego.

Excellent pay and benefits include:

  • Compensation based on history and experience
  • Company contributes towards group health care plan
  • Vacation accrual after successful probationary period
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Submit the application with your resume and a cover letter to info@jbaracing.com outlining your background and employment history, top candidates will be invited to visit our Kearny Mesa location, 5675 Kearny Villa Road San Diego, CA 92123 to take a tour of our JBA facility in person. After tour and application submission, interviews will be arranged. Visit www.Jbaspeedshop.com for more info.


  • Automotive Service Writer Professional Automotive Service Writer Professional

    Full Time Positions IMMEDIATELY available in San Diego, CA.

    Automotive Service Writer Professional wanted, this is a unique and rare career opportunity to join Southern California’s best Performance shop. Excellence at estimating, job planning all while meeting BAR best practices are a center piece for JBA a domestic high-performance parts and service operation where approximately dozens of cars are underway weekly. Strong product knowledge on classic cars like Mustangs, '60's Muscle Cars, hot rods from all eras, late-models 80’s -‘00’s up to late model Hellcats - Shelby Mustangs are required.

    Applicants must have a minimum of 5-years of experience within the automotive service industry (specifically domestic brands). The applicant must have knowledge of engines (full service in-house machine shop and dyno) as well as an understanding of parts sourcing. Being comfortable multi-taking in a busy fast-pace business environment where teamwork matters, is key. The position is both customer facing and requires daily interaction with our team of professional technicians.

    Submit your resume and a cover letter to info@jbaracing.com outlining your background and employment history, top candidates will be invited to visit our Kearny Mesa location, 5675 Kearny Villa Road San Diego, CA 92123 to take a tour of our JBA facility in person. After tour and application submission, interviews will be arranged. Visit www.Jbaspeedshop.com for more info.


  • JBA Speed Shop is seeking a Warehouse General Services full-time position JBA Speed Shop is seeking a Warehouse General Services full-time position

    Help us build and maintain our client's dream cars!.

    Warehouse General Services, a key entry position at San Diego's largest domestic automotive after-market parts and service operation is available. Personal automotive enthusiasm or a background or perhaps past experience in the automotive field is helpful and preferred. This is an entry level position with a 90-120 day performance review offer, as well. A full time entry level job opportunity! This entry level position for General Services includes training to develop competence in warehousing, shipping and receiving. Participating in valet work of classic cars is included along with facility maintenance including daily custodial work as well. The store hours are daily 8 - 5 so plan a full work week always, depending on your commute and an overtime opportunity for the department is offered including weekends (partial Saturdays) on a schedule as well. This position requires a good driver’s license. Must be able to operate a stick shift car. Inventory loading, count skills and computer skills are also required. Experience and enthusiasm for American V8 muscle car power helps too!

    Please submit your resume or email a general job application form or visit for a tour of our Kearny Mesa facility. Interviews will begin end of this week 1/25/24. Start date for this position is January 29, 2024.

    JBA Speed Shop 5675 Kearny Villa Rd. San Diego, CA 92123

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  • Automotive Parts Store Manager Automotive Parts Store Manager

    Full Time Positions IMMEDIATELY available in San Diego, CA. Compensation Based on Skills & Experience.

    JBA Speed Shop is a family owned/operated small business since 1985. A reputable and well established domestic high performance full automotive service center. JBA is seeking an Automotive Parts Store Manager. JBA specializes in street high performance muscle cars, and late model performance cars, resto-rods, and custom engines including GM, Ford, Dodge Mopar cars from 1960-present. Join our team as pour Parts and Technical Sales Manager as we build this key department. Applicant must have strong domestic car technical sales and parts sourcing background including hard parts, and vendor knowledge for products required and inventoried for late model and vintage vehicles. Extensive store/warehouse inventory control system manages inventory for both wholesale accounts and regional retail walk in demand.

     

    Excellent pay and benefits include:

    • Compensation based on skills and experience
    • Partial contribution toward available company group health care
    • Vacation accrual
     

    Submit your resume and a cover letter to info@jbaracing.com outlining your background and employment history, top candidates will be invited to visit our Kearny Mesa location, 5675 Kearny Villa Road San Diego, CA 92123 to take a tour of our JBA facility in person. After tour and application submission, interviews will be arranged. Visit www.Jbaspeedshop.com for more info.


  • Automotive Parts - Technical Sales Professional Automotive Parts - Technical Sales Professional Automotive Parts - Technical Sales Professional, a unique and rare career opportunity. Serving San Diego since 1985, JBA Speed Shop is a center piece for domestic high-performance parts and services. Please submit your resume with a cover letter outlining your high-performance background, so we may then contact you to complete an in-person job application, following which we may arrange for an appointment and interview.

    Please submit your resume to info@jbaracing.com with a cover letter outlining your high-performance background, so we may then contact you to complete an in-person job application, following which we may arrange for a tour and interview.

    Applicants must have a minimum of 5-years of experience within the automotive parts industry (specifically domestic brands). The applicant must have knowledge of engines, (an understanding of hard parts) sourcing parts, as well as the auto service industry. Being comfortable multi-taking in a busy fast-pace business environment where teamwork matters, is key. The position is both customer facing and requires interaction with our team of professional technicians. Strong product knowledge on classic cars like Mustangs, '60's Muscle Cars, hot rods from the 20-50's, late-models 80’s -‘00’s up to Hellcats - 2021 Shelby Mustangs is key.

    JBA is now spread over a 25K sq. ft. as our campus recently expanded with a new plumbing department and our Meltdown tire center. Please submit your resume to us and be invited to visit our Kearny Mesa facility to complete an application that includes employment history and personal business references. An interview will be arranged including a tour of the JBA facility after application submission occurs at 5675 Kearny Villa Road San Diego, CA 92123.

    www.Jbaspeedshop.com or like us at JBA speed Shop on FaceBook and YouTube

  • Technician Automotive High-Performance Technician Automotive High-Performance

    Full Time Positions IMMEDIATELY available in San Diego, CA. Compensation Based on Skills & Experience.

    JBA Speed Shop is a family owned/operated small business since 1985. A reputable and well established domestic high performance full automotive service center. JBA is seeking multiple Team Members for full-time tech positions. JBA specializes in street high performance muscle cars, and late model performance cars, resto-rods, and custom engines including GM, Ford, Dodge Mopar cars engines from 1960-present. A qualified person (5 years minimum experience) will work for top pay, multiple bays/lifts to install complete engine and driveline services on performance cars.

    Strength a plus in:

    • Engine / Line / R&R Driveline
    • Chassis / Suspension / R&R?
    • Engine / tuning / Drivability
    • Diagnostics, Problem Solving
    • Electronics / Powertrain / EFI Upgrades
    • Machining
    • Factory OEM training
    • ASE Certificates optional but preferred?
    • Multiple automotive skills
    • Racing or race crew experience a plus
    • Specialist background in specific vehicles is preferred, including restoration experience on classic muscle cars (particularly Mustang) or late model cars
    • Tools required
     

    Excellent pay and benefits include:

    • Compensation based on history and experience
    • Flat-rate plus bonus incentives
    • Partial contribution toward available company group health care
    • Vacation accrual after successful probationary period
     

    Submit your resume and a cover letter to info@jbaracing.com outlining your background and employment history, top candidates will be invited to visit our Kearny Mesa location, 5675 Kearny Villa Road San Diego, CA 92123 to take a tour of our JBA facility in person. After tour and application submission, interviews will be arranged. Visit www.Jbaspeedshop.com for more info.


  • Alignment Specialist - Automotive Technician Professional Alignment Specialist - Automotive Technician Professional

    Full Time Position IMMEDIATELY available in San Diego, CA. Compensation Based on Skills & Experience.

    JBA Speed Shop is seeking a motivated professional with interest and experience in alignment and underbody craftsmanship. Experience with both all-wheel drive and rear wheel drive performance cars a plus. Race car chassis set ups and scaling for autocross and road racing is normally popular and pays well. Light truck setups and having a background in lowered, modified McPherson strut and SLA conversions for performance coil-over suspensions and stock car chassis work is required. JBA specializes in modified suspensions on domestic high-performance muscle cars, late model performance cars, resto-rods, and custom Cobras and Corvettes from the hot rod era - present.

    Strength a plus in:

    • Wheel Alignment Machine - Hunter Laser Experience
    • Suspension Installation
    • Factory OEM training a plus
    • Multiple automotive skills and tools required
    • ASE Certifications in Alignment and Suspension optional but preferred
    • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in automotive repair
    • Racing or race crew experience a plus
     

    Excellent pay and benefits include:

    • Compensation based on skills and experience
    • Hourly-rate plus bonus incentives
    • Partial contribution toward available company group health care
    • Vacation accrual
     

    Submit your resume and a cover letter to jbittle@jbaracing.com outlining your background and employment history, top candidates will be invited to visit our Kearny Mesa location, 5675 Kearny Villa Road San Diego, CA 92123 to take a tour of our JBA facility in person. After tour and application submission, interviews will be arranged. Visit www.Jbaspeedshop.com, our Instagram and FB page for more info.


  • JBA is seeking multiple Team Members for full-time positions

    Help us build and maintain our client's dream cars!.

    JBA Speed Shop is a family owned/operated small business since 1985. Our reputable and well established domestic high performance full automotive service center is expanding again. JBA specializes in street high performance custom engines including GM, Ford, Mopar engines from 1960s-present. Join the JBA Team, a unique and rare career opportunity for highly qualified candidates to be a vital part of Southern California’s best Performance shop. Excellence at estimating, job planning all while meeting BAR best practices are a center piece for JBA domestic high-performance parts and service operations where approximately dozens of cars are underway weekly. Come join us in car guy and technician heaven, we offer a professional top-notch work environment in our 25,000sq ft, San Diego based campus featuring 16 lifts, numerous bays and state of the art Dyno equipment.

    The JBA Race Teams are active year round from car shows, to drag racing, auto cross, ½ mile top speed shoot-outs, Circle Track to Vintage racing events locally and throughout the Southwest Region of the country, come join us with your specialty built race car or your daily driver muscle car.

    A good-fit candidate will be PROFESSIONAL, RELIABLE, DETAIL-ORIENTED, SOLID WORK ETHIC, and EXPERIENCED with high-end performance vehicles and classic cars. This is a full-time employment opportunity, and you MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE!!! San Diego is a beautiful coastal metropolis, with yearlong 75 degree mean temperature with LOTS of outdoor activities! SD is one of the West Coast’s most attractive and sought after destinations, an ultra fun, laid back community revolving around beach life, fine dining, emerging arts and culture. Downtown San Diego is one of the most up and coming dynamic metropolitan cities in the country. Nowhere matches Downtown San Diego’s renaissance, or rebirth. Whether Its the world class weather (it’s sunny and 75 degrees most of the time), the subtle charm of the city center, or the tranquility of the sunsets on one of the most amazing natural harbors in the world there is no better place to earn a living.

    SEE OUR WORK ON OUR WEBSITE, FACEBOOK, AND INSTAGRAM!


  • Machinist – Cylinder Head Specialist Machinist – Cylinder Head Specialist

    Full Time Position IMMEDIATELY available in San Diego, CA. Compensation Based on Skills & Experience.

    JBA Speed Shop’s full service machine shop has built and serviced thousands of high performance street and racing engines since 1985. A long time reputable and well established domestic high performance full automotive service center in southern California. JBA is seeking a skilled automotive machinist professional. JBA specializes in domestic high-performance muscle cars, late model performance cars, resto-rods, and custom engines including GM, Ford, Dodge Mopar from 1960s era -present.

    Strength a plus in:

    • Solid understanding of basic and advanced automotive machining principles
    • Previous automotive high performance machine shop experience with OHV, SOHC, DOHC, internal combustion engines
    • Minimum of 5+ years experience as a Automotive Machinist
    • Skilled at manual machine tools including mill, lathes, surface grinders, rod shop, hone, boring bar, headshop etc.
    • Ability to analyze and comprehend balancing, blueprinting, custom machining, and assembly
    • Proficient inspecting, measuring, reading, and understanding critical engine dynamic specifications
    • Racing or race crew background
     

    Excellent pay and benefits include:

    • Compensation based on history and experience
    • Company contributes towards group health care plan
    • Vacation accrual after successful probationary period
     

    If you’re looking to use your machining skills to complement our existing team, and working with vintage engines as well as new technology power plants intrigues you then the JBA Machine Shop is the place for you.

    Submit your resume and a cover letter to info@jbaracing.com outlining your background and employment history, top candidates will be invited to visit our Kearny Mesa location, 5675 Kearny Villa Road San Diego, CA 92123 to take a tour of our JBA facility in person. After tour and application submission, interviews will be arranged. Visit www.Jbaspeedshop.com for more info.


  • Tire and Wheel Center Technician Tire and Wheel Center Technician Compensation: Based on experience
    Employment Type: Full Time

    Career opportunity for an expert tire and wheel Technician with hands-on experience within our state-of-the art facility.
    Install and service all types of standard and performance street tires, drag radials, slicks, road race
    tires and high-performance tire brands and sell, install custom wheels with maximum fitment.
    Required skills include:
    • high performance tire training on Hunter changing equipment and products
    • high speed competition tire use experience
    • racing chassis background.

    Opportunity for advancement!

    JBA is now spread over a 25K sq. ft. as our campus recently expanded with a new plumbing department and our Meltdown tire center. Please submit your resume to us and be invited to visit our Kearny Mesa facility to complete an application that includes employment history and personal business references. An interview will be arranged including a tour of the JBA facility after application submission occurs at 5675 Kearny Villa Road San Diego, CA 92123.

    www.Jbaspeedshop.com or like us at JBA speed Shop on FaceBook and uTube.

    Please, no recruiters or phone calls.
    Please submit resume, references, and cover letter to: info@jbaracing.com

  • Senior Technician Professional High-Performance Automotive Senior Technician Professional High-Performance Automotive

    Full Time Position IMMEDIATELY available in San Diego, CA. Compensation Based on Skills & Experience.

    Senior Automotive Technician Professional wanted, come join us in car guy and technician heaven, in our 25,000sq ft, 70 degree mean Southern California facility since 1985. Work daily on our customer’s clean classic cars, muscle cars, and hot rods from all eras. Applicants must have subject matter expertise in electrical diagnostics and ICE(Internal Combustion Engine) V8 engines (OHV, SOHC, DOHC). A strong background in engine dynamics, drivetrain, chassis, and suspension for mechanical restoration required. Expertise in upgrades of domestic high performance cars and light trucks including emission, fuel injection, carburation and forced induction is key. Racing background a plus and ASE certifications preferred.

    Endless customer demand for our JBA domestic high-performance parts and service operation translates into 27 bays where 80-100 cars are underway weekly. We need you today!

    Strength a plus in:

    • Factory OEM training
    • ASE Certificates optional but preferred
    • Multiple automotive skills
    • Racing or race crew experience a plus
    • Specialist background in some specific vehicles is preferred
    • Tools required
     

    Excellent pay and benefits include:

    • Compensation based on history and experience
    • Flat-rate plus bonus incentives
    • Partial contribution toward available company group health care
    • Vacation accrual after successful probationary period
    • 6 Paid National Holidays

    • Group Health Care Participation
    • Bonus Program
     

    Submit your resume and a cover letter to info@jbaracing.com outlining your background and employment history, top candidates will be invited to visit our Kearny Mesa location, 5675 Kearny Villa Road San Diego, CA 92123 to take a tour of our JBA facility in person. After tour and application submission, interviews will be arranged. Visit www.Jbaspeedshop.com for more info.


  • Technician Automotive Fabrication Technician Automotive Fabrication

    Full Time Positions IMMEDIATELY available in San Diego, CA. Compensation Based on Skills & Experience.

    JBA Speed Shop is a family owned/operated small business since 1985. A reputable and well established domestic high performance full automotive service center. JBA is seeking multiple Team Members for full-time tech positions. JBA specializes in street high performance muscle cars, and late model performance cars, resto-rods, and custom engines including GM, Ford, Dodge Mopar cars engines from 1960-present. A qualified person (5 years minimum experience) will work for top pay, multiple bays/lifts to install complete engine and driveline services on performance cars.

    Strength a plus in:

    • Fabrication
    • Exhaust
    • Welding
    • Factory OEM training
    • ASE Certificates optional but preferred
    • Multiple automotive skills
    • Racing or race crew experience a plus
    • Specialist background in specific vehicles is preferred, including restoration experience on classic muscle cars (particularly Mustang) or late model cars
    • Tools required

     

    Excellent pay and benefits include:

    • Compensation based on history and experience
    • Flat-rate plus bonus incentives
    • Partial contribution toward available company group health care
    • Vacation accrual after successful probationary period
     

    Submit your resume and a cover letter to info@jbaracing.com outlining your background and employment history, top candidates will be invited to visit our Kearny Mesa location, 5675 Kearny Villa Road San Diego, CA 92123 to take a tour of our JBA facility in person. After tour and application submission, interviews will be arranged. Visit www.Jbaspeedshop.com for more info.

  • Meet The Team

    • J. Bittle J. Bittle J. Bittle President

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      Experience:
      • Began playing with cars in 1972 in High School…driving my Dad’s Opel Rally Cadet 1900cc 4-speed!

      • Arrived at JBA: 1985 after Joe Drew turned down opening up a department in Drew Ford.

      • Favorite car: 1967 Shelby GT500

    • Vickie Bittle Vickie Bittle Vickie Bittle Controller

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      Experience:
      • I have always loved cars and their makers

      • My dad bought, fixed and sold used cars

      • Met J., joined the Texas A&M Sports Car Club and bought a 1969 Mach 1 428SCJ — all in the same year!

      • Favorite cars: 1965 Shelby; 1990s Taurus SHO & F150, 2012 Mustang Boss 302

      • Fun fact: Loves loud cars with visibility!

    • Austin Bittle Austin Bittle Austin Bittle Director Parts and Service

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      Experience:
      • Began learning about cars via a 1966 Ford Fairlane 500XL with a 390

      • Arrived at JBA in 1987 in a baby seat in the back of a Mustang SVO

      • Graduated from Texas A&M like both my parents, my brother, and my grandfather

      • Favorite Car: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 SCJ

    • The Bittle Family Legacy The Bittle Family Legacy The Bittle Family JBA - A Family Business

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      The Bittle Family History
      • James “J" Bittle

      • Vickie Bittle

      • Austin Bittle

      • Stewart Bittle

      James L Bittle, DVM

    • Mike Balzer Mike Balzer Mike Balzer Sr. Engineer / Lead Performance Technician / Shop Foreman

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      Experience:
      • From San Antonio, TX
      • Favorite cars include a '65 GTO and '70-'73 Firebirds. '63-'67 Mid Year Corvettes also in the mix
      • Hobbies outside cars include hunting and fishing

    • Greg Raymond Greg Raymond Greg Raymond Product Line Sales & Marketing Manager

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      Experience:
      • Born and raised in San Diego. Graduate of San Diego State University 1993

      • 30 Years of Performance Automotive Aftermarket experience. National Sales Manager for JBA Performance Exhaust. Sales, Marketing and Electronic Cataloging Manager for PerTronix Performance Brands. Responsible for Platinum level ACES and PIES Data Sets.

      • Favorite car(s): 1969 Corvette L71 Roadster, 1965 Pro Touring Mustang & 1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible.

    • Scott Coakley Scott Coakley Scott Coakley Performance Parts Specialist / Service Writer

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      Experience:
      • From Philly, PA
      • Favorite car is any Cobra roadster, real or replica, 289 or 427. "Most like a motorcycle," he says
      • Followed in the footsteps of Dad who was a shop tech/mechanic
      • A prime hobby is motorcycles, with a BMW 1200 GS adventure bike as the current form of leisure travel

    • Paul Crutcher Paul Crutcher Paul Crutcher Sr. Performance Parts Specialist / Service Writer

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      Experience:
      • From Riverside, CA
      • Favorite Car: Favorite car is a '33 or '34 Ford. Currently own a '31 Ford Model A roadster pickup
      • Lore is that my great grandfather worked on Bonnie and Clyde's '34 Ford
      • A favorite hobby is pre-war Fords, both the cars themselves and their history

    • Steven Honeycutt Steven Honeycutt Steven Honeycutt High Performance Service Writer

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      Experience:
      • From La Mirada, CA
      • Two favorite cars are a '69 Camaro and El Camino
      • Started working on cars with my dad and his '67 Charger
      • First car was a '68 Thunderbird
      • A current fun hobby is cruising to the San Diego beaches with my better half in our '64 Corvair Monza convertible

    • Alex Conger Alex Conger Alex Conger Performance Plumbing Technician & Horsepower Specialist

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      Experience:
      • Born and raised in San Diego; graduated from Clairemont High School=
      • When I was five years old, my neighbors were always working on hot rods; I started working on tossed carburetors shortly thereafter
      • Been working with J Bittle since 1999

    • Pamela Lee Park Pamela Lee Park Pamela Lee Park Sr. Merchandising / Sales Specialist

    • Mike Trousdale Mike Trousdale Mike Trousdale Parts Expeditor/Logistics Specialist

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      Experience:
      • Been into cars since I was a kid and have been in the industry since 2012
      • Favorite Car: “1972 Chevy C/10 Fleetside Pick-up”

    • Rusty Staley Rusty Staley Rusty Staley Facilities Manager / Performance Technician

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      Experience:
      • Grew up in Peoria, Illinois and Topeka, Kansas; started working on domestic cars and hot rods with the next door neighbor as a kid; took shop classes and ‘lived’ at the race track as a teen

      • Served our country in the United States Navy for 20 years

      • 2018 Barona Speed Stock Pony Champion driving a 1974 Ford Pinto w/164 HP!

      • Favorite Car: My 1971 Chevy Nova

    • John Elderhorst John Elderhorst J.Elderhorst Master Engine Builder + Senior Machinist

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      Experience:
      • ASE Certified Master Engine Machinist

      • Began working on cars as a teenager

      • Started working with J. in Texas 1980

      • Arrived at JBA when it was located on Daggett Street

      • Favorite cars: 1968 Charger; 1967 Buick GS and 1973 SD Trans Am

    • Ethan Moradzadeh Ethan Moradzadeh Ethan Moradzadeh Machine Shop Performance Technician

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      Experience: • From Merced, CA
      • Favorite car is emphatically a '67 Mustang fastback with the buzzsaw 289 that was just built and currently in a '65 Mustang coupe along with a Toploader four-speed
      • Grandfather had a '67 fastback...hence the love starting as a toddler
      • Hobbies outside of cars include camping in a vintage F250 pickup and horseback riding

    • Carlos Robles Hinojosa Carlos Robles Hinojosa Carlos Robles Hinojosa Sr. Performance Technician

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      Experience:
      • From Barrio Logan, San Diego
      • Favorite car is a '55 Chevy gasser or any nostalgia gasser for that matter
      • Father had a transmission shop, worked on everything there
      • Baseball is a major interest...go Padres!

    • Brent Baughman Brent Baughman Brent Baughman Sr. Performance Technician

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      Experience:
      • From Santa Rosa, CA
      • Favorite Car: Favorite car is a '65 AC Cobra
      • Grew up on a ranch where I had to learn how to fix things
      • Fondest childhood car memory is the sound of a '66 Galaxie with a 390
      • Favorite hobby is spending time with my 2-year-old daughter

    • Ray Klimas Ray Klimas Ray Klimas Performance Technician

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    • Randy Alldredge Randy Alldredge Randy Alldredge Performance Technician

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      Experience: • From San Diego
      • Favorite cars are '68-'72 Chevelles. Mainly the '72 he currently owns.
      • Worked on cars with an uncle
      • Main hobby outside of car stuff is baseball...go Padres!

    • Kyle Johnston Kyle Johnston Kyle Johnston Tire Center Sr. Performance Technician

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      Experience:

      • Born and raised in San Diego; graduated from West Hills High School in Santee

      • 14 years experience at a nationally known tire center, working at six separate San Diego locations and rising to assistant manager; created and managed their Training Center to teach employees all about tires.

      • Favorite Car: “I love GTOs and two door muscle cars of all kinds.”

    • Jayce Moore Jayce Moore Jayce Moore Shop Services

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      Experience:
      • From Fresno, CA
      • Favorite cars include a 1967-69' Plymouth Barracuda or 1965-67' Pontiac GTO
      • Currently Own: 1992 Volvo 240 wagon, 5spd and a 1965 slant 6 Dodge Dart
      • Automotive Accomplishments: Rebuilt the engine on my dad's Mustang at 17, getting my 1968 Cessna 150 running after 30 years of neglect.

    Testimonials

    • Jim Loving Jim Loving "Had a little starter problem, Bruce gave it to one of his guys, then drove to his house for a spare starter! His employee got mine going again. Got it on the chassis dyno, car ran great! Very very happy with JBA, and Bruce! I thought it was worth the tow from Costa Mesa! Would recommend to anyone! And I have! Thank you, Bruce. There is video of my car at JBA. I now have the record at El Mirage. Thanks Bruce!"
       
       
    • William Baugh William Baugh "John Elderhorst, the engine builder is top notch. Austin gets the correct parts every time. Horsepower costs money, but I got the most bang for my buck, twice! I have also recently purchased tires there. Very happy with the fast service. J and the whole gang are friendly and pleasant to deal with."
       
       
    • Tim Read Tim Read "Today, I woke early to write this review for J and Austin Bittle at JBA Speed Shop. I could not sleep thinking about how blessed I am to know good people in this world. I am a combat wounded, 2x Purple Heart Marine who served our country honorably and faithfully. I was an Infantry Marine and during recovery from serious injuries decided to rebuild the engine in my 2003 Mustang Mach 1. Once that was completed, I learned that J Bittle at JBA, who has a history with performance vehicles, had interest to help me tune up the engine.  He found the ventilation tube to the intake that I had lost in my rebuild and didn't charge me for that part.  I couldn't find the tube anywhere on online.  He knows that when your car is not working right you yourself are not working right.  JBA is the best tuning shop in Southern California.  He got my Mustang to push out 525 horses where the engine tuner I now work with is able to push out just 427. J Bittle’s whole family works together at their humble, yet firm Speed Shop, and I have never felt more at home.  The shop has a very helpful and knowledgeable staff, as well as an awesome upgrade selection to choose from.  I would, at the drop of a hat, make a trip to Southern California in my Azure Blue supercharged Mach 1 just to get the engine tuned by JBA."
       
       
    • Kalvin Coon Kalvin Coon "We travelled from Northern California, past probably 500 similar speed shops, to get our car worked on at JBA! Supercharger is installed on my 2016 Mustang GT! Austin and Bruce are the best. Friendly, knowledgeable and really helpful. We'll be coming back in the future with any projects...even if we are living out of state. It's worth the travel.
       
       
    • Dennis Dilucente Dennis Dilucente "Recently, Bruce Dyno-Tuned my 2012 Boss 302 prior to a road course track day at Auto Club Speedway. I could not have been happier with the performance gains on the top end of the Mustang's power curve nor my personal best lap times to date. J's team has taken care of my high performance cars for over 25 years and I have happily followed this family owned business from location to location as they have expanded their high performance automotive operation.
       
      Perhaps more important to me than my own personal performance gains is the JBA team's dedication to cultivating the car culture here in San Diego. They have been major supporters of the San Diego Mustang Club as well as other Car Clubs for decades. JBA’s Coffee & Cars events are monthly camaraderie gatherings that serve to entertain as well as bring together Hot Rodders of every make & model. Best of all, you can wander around the shop and see their craftsmanship 1st hand!
       
      Finally, I would like to acknowledge the ‘heavy lifting’ J, his wife Vickie and their son Austin have done while supporting local Wounded Warriors who are permitted to work on their personal vehicles in the JBA Speed Shop. Yes, they have provided pro bono work, time, assistance and advice to numerous veterans who have been severely injured while serving our country. I only include this in my review since the Bittle family is too humble to discuss their personal selflessness.
       
      So, if you are looking for something more than the cheapest automotive parts on line check out the Pros @ JBA."
       
       
    • Craig Gaulzetti Craig Gaulzetti "These guys are the best! Amazing mechanics, tuners, hot rodders, and now friends. They've helped me turn my 2008 Mustang GT500 into my vision of the perfect car. It's got gobs of power with the handling AND reliability to match. They've also been very reasonable in terms of pricing, and have done right by me."
       
       
    • Carl Bernstein Carl Bernstein "This is a shop in San Diego that we are lucky to have if you are local. My Classic Muscle car was given new life with a hand rebuilt Big Block Chevy that now runs perfectly. After being blown off by another shop in El Cajon that rebuilds muscle car engines, I was lucky to find this place. Got front disk brake upgrade from drum; also, new springs and Bilstein shocks. This place does it all. Modern muscle is also not a problem for these guys; I saw many Hellcats, Camaros and Mustangs getting exhaust upgrades with headers/cat backs and Superchargers. They have a tire center right next door and if they don't have your parts in stock they can order anything you like. If it does not fit or is the wrong item, they stand by their work and will repair/replace it on the spot. Highly recommend JBA!"
    • Bob George Bob George "I have a muscle car 1966 vintage that needed a new engine and the owner J took it upon himself to plan and execute a custom build of an aluminum 427. Granted, it did take some time due to parts availability etc, but the end result is a great engine. J backed up the build correcting a leaky oil pan that was new. The engine had to be pulled and the pan replaced at no cost to me. J, John, Bruce, Mike and Austin have taken care of our car and I trust them with it. They are not the least expensive shop around but they have the ability to service all your muscle car needs with professionalism and expertise.
       
      I also bought some M/T street slicks online and they were the wrong fit. Austin took my mistake tires and gave me complete credit for the proper fit M/T's.
       
      I definitely would recommend JBA for your auto needs.
       
       
    • Tony Perez Tony Perez “A very professional, friendly, knowledgeable staff. Oh, yes, they did a great job repairing my 1963 Galaxie 500 convertible. You have certainly earned my business!”
    • Ryan Doherty Ryan Doherty “I have a tri-power setup on my ’67 Cyclone and these guys went above and beyond to get it dialed in and make more power. Everyone was a class act and I will not let anyone else turn a wrench on my car!”
    • Randy K. “I have a brand new 2016 Mustang GT and was referred to JBA for an exhaust system by a friend. Todd, a service advisor, was very helpful and we decided on the Roush axle back quad tip exhaust. Want to add that Todd and I went back and forth many times on email with him answering all my questions, making recommendations and giving me timely and intelligent options.

      “During installation, the rear valance needed to be removed. JBA brought in a custom auto body expert to make sure the removal and re-installation of the rear valance went perfectly.
      They were concerned about my brand new car looking perfect. This was explained to me in detail by shop owner J. Wow, what service!

      “Results: the exhaust sounds fantastic. I went full bore—meaning removal of both plates so all four pipes were singing. Deep, throaty, aggressive…exactly what a muscle car should sound like. No droning, sounds great on down shift and not obnoxiously loud that the neighbors complain.

      “Inside the car, the exhaust/engine sounds powerful…deep growl at start, revving produces more growling and just a very aggressive, deep tone. No tinny or high pitch screaming…just a deep baritone growl that shouts DETROIT MUSCLE, BABY!

      “Frankly I think my exhaust sound is the best I have heard. Also, much better sound than they are able to play in the Ford Pony Parts YouTube video. Aesthetically, I now have four pipes…two on each side…and it looks very cool and totally custom. You will be very pleased if you choose the Roush Axle back quad tipped system. Warning: this is not a DIY project at home due to the valance issue. Let the pros at JBA do it

      “Cost: Very competitive…same as online prices. Felt I received great value, and everything explained. No surprises.

      “JBA Shop & Employees…this is a unique speed, tuning, and machine shop. A shop tour revealed many custom Shelby’s and really cool muscle cars all getting some type of re-build and service. The place is busy with projects. This is a full service shop! I think they could build an aircraft carrier with the equipment and talent on-site. All my emails and calls were immediately answered. Very talented group and a lot of fun. J. Bittle, the owner, even gave me a ride back to my office after dropping off the car. Old fashioned customer service with real world equipment and technology. Thank you Todd, J. and Team JBA!”
    • Martha Glad Martha Glad “Seriously happy with the job you guys did on our 2014 Mustang! Been tearing up the roads ever since! Thanks for the help. We’ll see you soon for the supercharger!”
    • Kevin Yang Kevin Yang “Very, very capable shop. Got my 2013 Mustang 5.0 up and running after a fresh transmission within 24 hours.”
    • Judge Marshall Jr. Judge Marshall Jr. “Well, what more is there to tell? JBA and crew are the best in the business when it comes to service, attention to detail and customer satisfaction of their work on your pride and joy vehicles. None better in Southern California.”
    • Joe Curran 3.55 Ford Racing Gear Install & Tune
      “WOW! My goal was to wake up second gear and it sure was successful. It is a completely different car now…drivable for every day when I’m easy on it and hard acceleration when I want it. The combination of gears, tuning and transmission shift quality has really done a lot to make it more enjoyable. The 1-2 shift requires the traction control to be turned off. The ABS detects the tire slip in the shift and kills the timing.

      “Without traction control on, the thing breaks the tires loose so easily. It’ll take some getting used to but I’m definitely liking the new car. Please extend my thanks to Bruce Tucker. I can tell there is another 25+ horsepower there!”

      Two Days Later…
      “I knew it would take some time to discover the new operating characteristics. I see vastly improved throttle response, smoother transition of the cam phasers (which used to be abrupt), more usable and more linear power throughout the rev range, vastly improved shift quality and timing, and all this while maintaining drivability and the ‘luxury feel’ when driving normally. Fuel economy is the same. Yet, when I put my foot into it, the car is much more awake and responsive—especially the all-important second gear acceleration. It’s a completely different experience.

      “Thank you so much. I’m enjoying this car so much more.”
    • Eric Alan Lloyd Eric Alan Lloyd “J. Bittle and the guys helped me out on both of my cars. They got my big block in my Firebird running like a champ and tuned my Focus ST to keep up with V-8s and still get over 30 miles per gallon. You rock!”
    • Dylan Milroy Dylan Milroy “Customer service is incredible. Bruce and all the guys behind the scenes are always pleasant! I have 30,000 miles on my build from them (Stage II) in my ’97 Cobra and it still runs incredibly. JBA or bust.”
    • Derek Sterling Derek Sterling “Great bunch of guys who really know their stuff about cars. Had a great time in the dyno!”
    • Andrew Abrecht Andrew Abrecht “They are the coolest buncha gear heads out there!”
    • Ray Woodford Vehicle: 1988 Chevrolet Pick-Up 383 Stroker
      Service Type: Headers/Exhaust

      “I bought an exhaust mid-pipe from you guys for my truck. It performs and sounds great!”
    • Luke Robinson - Erwin, TN Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 HEMI
      Service Type: Headers/Exhaust

      “My truck runs like a champ. Thanks for such a great product.”
    • James L. Vehicle: 2006 Mustang GT
      Service Type: Headers/Exhaust

      “The set-up is great. It sounds good, runs good, and makes tons and tons of power—especially in the middle of the RPM range. We did our drag testing last night and ran 8.28 in the 1/8 or 12.85 in the quarter mile. Our previous best was 13.09, so we picked up two and one-half tenths!”
    • Daniel Elson Vehicle: 2006 Dodge Charger R/T 5.7L

      “I have your entire exhaust from headers all the way to the tips installed on my Dodge Charger. I have to say this system was pretty easy to install. I had no issues installing it myself and got a lot more power. In fact, it sounds totally wicked! I love going out to my car and starting it up just to hear it. I also noticed if I keep my foot off the gas, I get better gas mpg, too. Thanks for helping me have the best sounding Charger in my neighborhood.”
    • Bruce P. Vehicle: 1969 Mach 1, 428 SCJ, Drag Pack
      “You really exceeded my expectations. My Mach 1 just sounds soooo good! I really can turn heads wherever and whenever I choose.”
    • Bobby Turner - Stockton, CA
      Vehicle: 2006 Dodge Charger R/T 5.7L
      Service Type: Headers/Exhaust
      Part: 1964S, 2965SYC, 40-1600

      "I have the complete system on my charger, headers on back. Absolutuely love em...great system, great product.."