Whether we're turning wrenches on full-custom builds, dialing in horsepower on the dyno, or getting parts lined up for the next big project, it takes a dedicated team to keep Wisco Speed running at full throttle. Here's some shop talk from the team, hot takes, and what fuels each of them on and off the clock.

Adam — Owner & Master Technician

  • Role & Title: Master Technician and Owner, self-described as the shop's "circus ringleader".
  • Specialty & Standout Builds: He highlights working on a Twin Turbo Silverado SS and tuning an Orange C10 as standout projects.
  • Essential Tool: His cell phone is the one item in his toolbox he couldn't live without during a build.
  • Performance Hot Takes: He considers intake manifolds on LS and LT engines, as well as exhaust modifications, to be overrated, while viewing flex fuel tuning as genuinely underrated.
  • Favorite Part of the Job: The end result of seeing a customer happy with what they spent their money on.
  • Origin Story: His passion for speed started when a family friend took him for a ride in a Big Tire 1969 Camaro, proving that once you feel horsepower, you always want more.
  • Unlimited-Budget Dream Build: Upgrading his C6 ZR1 with twin turbos or a blower to chase the LS9 stick-shift record, or continuing work on his C6 Z06.
  • Preferences: Prefers twin-turbo power paired with a manual transmission.
  • Pro Tip for Drivers: Always perform a thorough oil filter examination during regular maintenance.
  • Personal Garage: His fleet currently includes a C6 ZR1, C6 Z06, S550 Mustang, K5 Blazer, and Jeep Comanche.
  • Off the Clock: You'll find him working in his shop at home, spending weekends at the drag track, or going antiquing with Julie.
  • Bucket List: Road-tripping from the Grand Canyon up the West Coast to hit as many tracks as possible, driving the Tail of the Dragon, or starting a drag-and-drive event.

Derek — Operations Manager

  • Role & Title: Operations Manager directing customer communications, schedule coordination, and parts ordering.
  • Specialty & Standout Builds: Highlights Ryan's C6 ZR1 getting the guibos replaced was cool to see.
  • Essential Tool: His laptop and phone are essential to keeping shop operations running smoothly.
  • Performance Hot Takes: Considers cold air intakes overrated, while high-performance tires are underrated.
  • Favorite Part of the Job: Handing keys back to customers knowing they received exactly what they were looking for.
  • Origin Story: Got hooked on fast machines after riding his first dirt bike, a Honda XR100.
  • Unlimited-Budget Dream Build: A destroked 4.8 LS or a turbo K24 swapped into a late 1970s or early 1980s Porsche 911.
  • Preferences: Prefers high-RPM naturally aspirated power paired with a manual gearbox.
  • Pro Tip for Drivers: Keep a close eye on oil pressure before performance issues turn severe and/or just change your oil after a day at the track.
  • Personal Garage: Keeps a 2021 Ram 1500 parked in the driveway.
  • Off the Clock: Stays busy around the house, working out at the farm caring for horses, shooting, or hunting.
  • Bucket List: Heading to the Nürburgring, the Buick GS Nationals, or attending an F1 Race.

Kegan — Lead Technician

  • Role & Title: Lead Technician specializing in diagnostics, planning, and execution.
  • Specialty & Standout Builds: Dyno tuning a rat rod equipped with a small block Chevy stands out as one of his favorite memories.
  • Essential Tool: All of them—believing every tool in the box has its specific time and place.
  • Performance Hot Takes: Intake manifolds are overrated, whereas quality name-brand fuel injectors are underrated.
  • Favorite Part of the Job: Taking on big projects and seeing what a vehicle transforms into from where it started.
  • Origin Story: Got hooked on wrenching by building a driveway project truck with a turbo (78/75) LS.
  • Unlimited-Budget Dream Build: A full tube chassis truck featuring a Big Block engine and a massive blower.
  • Preferences: Leans toward turbocharged setups matched to a Turbo 400 transmission.
  • Pro Tip for Drivers: A base tune leaves a lot to be desired, and there is always more performance left on the table.
  • Personal Garage: Drives a 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 with a Twin Turbo LS and a 2007 Extended Cab.
  • Off the Clock: Spends his free time in the garage, mopeding, or pit biking.
  • Bucket List: Attending Sick Week in Florida and the World Cup Finals.

Ethan — Technician

  • Role & Title: Technician handling any job assigned to him around the shop.
  • Specialty & Standout Builds: Swapping Adam's HHR—a four-cylinder car Adam plans to drive this winter—is his most memorable effort.
  • Essential Tool: A reliable 3/8 ratchet is his go-to tool.
  • Performance Hot Takes: Thinks big turbos are overrated, but proper tires are underrated.
  • Favorite Part of the Job: Switching his ratchet to tighten, or wrapping up a build when it's completely finished.
  • Origin Story: Caught the bug for speed riding around Road America in his mom's ex-boyfriend's car and riding his first mini bike.
  • Unlimited-Budget Dream Build: Building a 2009 BMW 335i sedan equipped with a 2JZ engine swap and an 8HP transmission.
  • Preferences: Favors turbo setups and traditional manual transmissions.
  • Pro Tip for Drivers: Never overlook maintenance, because the small details matter most.
  • Personal Garage: Currently drives a BMW 3 Series (E90).
  • Off the Clock: Spends his time under cars or out golfing.
  • Bucket List: Taking a lap around the Nürburgring.

🏁 Pit Stop Quick-Fire

Shop Fuel (Black coffee, Red Bull, Monster, and Water)

  • Adam: All of the above.
  • Derek: Black coffee.
  • Kegan: Red Bull and coffee.
  • Ethan: Monster energy drinks.

Dyno Room Soundtrack

  • Adam: Pretty much anything—metal, punk, country, or hip-hop.
  • Derek: 90s rap.
  • Kegan: Rock or Southern Rock.
  • Ethan: New metal.

Favorite local food spot

  • Adam: Goose Blind in Green Lake.
  • Derek: The Public House in Ripon.
  • Kegan: 11:11 in Fond du Lac.
  • Ethan: Knuth's in Ripon.

Dream Engine Swap

  • Adam: L8T Twin Turbo with an 8HP95 AWD setup inside a K5 Blazer.
  • Derek: Twin-Turbo LS inside a 1987 Buick Grand National.
  • Kegan: Big Block stuffed into an S10.
  • Ethan: 2JZ swapped into an E90 BMW 3 Series.

That's the crew. If you've got a build in mind — or just want to talk shop — call us at (920) 579-0605 or request a quote and one of these guys will get back to you.

See you at the shop.
— The Wisco Speed & Performance crew

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