...professional to do it? Just a question I was curious about. I drive a bone stock AE86 but I wanted to know whether the majority of people with tuned cars do their own work or get a pro to do it. This includes making internal mods, bolt ons, maintainence, etc. I've already taken few auto classes w/hands-on experience, but even so I would get a pro to do it because I don't think I can pull the job off at my level. My friends though tell me otherwise and say I gotta work on my own car to make it my own. I was just wondeirng what everyone thought. If I'm gonna do it myself, the downside is that I'll have to put it off for a while and drive it bone stock, as I have not enough experience, knowledge, tools, space, etc. On the other hand, if I go to a pro (who's already familiar with my engine "4age"), I can spend more time driving and having fun. But there's also labor costs, which will be through the roof. The cost for internal mods and an overhaul will probably break my pocket.