fccs

iTrader: (26)

When I pickup a cam later in the month, I want to go to a place to have it install, since I don't have the skills, or time to do so. I was quoted $1000-$1200 for the install, is this a good price or to high? What would you guys recommend as a fair price and he also mentioned it could take up to 24hrs but he wasn't sure until he would start on it. How long does a avg cam install take and what price is fair to charge for it? Thanks

Frans96SS

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Could take up to 24 hours? and wont know until he starts on it? im guessing this is a general repair shop? I charge about 1800 for parts and labor. Labor should only be around $550. Where are you located? I would suggest finding a good shop in your area.

Camaro396

iTrader: (14)

I did mine myself using the LS1howto guide, for a 18 yr old I think Im doin alright. If I had to do another one, Id say 600.00 or so.

theycallmealex89

i would take it to a place that gives you a definate price and knows about ls1's. sounds like hes just as unfarmiliar with it as you are. look into doing it yourself or if you dont have garage/tools, go somewhere reputible. it would be worth it to me.

quadd2244

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I was quoted around 1500-1800 and that included the timing chain,new oil pump and all of the other supporting mods and a full dyno tune.


I would not let that guy touch your car and find a well known shop perhaps one of the sponsers on here
It should take MAYBE 10hours some guys can do it in less

INMY01TA

iTrader: (1)

$600 round here.

IRONFIST

Way too easy to pay money for.. IMO...

sworaz

iTrader: (13)

If your close i'll do it for half as much.

BriancWS6

iTrader: (18)

Yeah, where do you live? I do mod installs for guys local and never had an unhappy person.

Camaro396

iTrader: (14)

Agreed. If your not too far, hell I'll come do it for half of that.

davered00ss

iTrader: (4)

Labor should be around $500-$700. Install with parts should be under $2K with tune. Locally $1,700 is norm with a tune.

davered00ss

iTrader: (4)

Area of the country you live is a big factor.

BayAreaSS

iTrader: (10)

I had a local guy do my install. He is also a member of the forums. It cost me $400 and i have no complaints. He did a good job.

fccs

iTrader: (26)

Im in PA, and ive found some shops charge about $500 for the install

SSdreamz

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where in PA? hell ill do it if you help and all it will cost you is some beer! lol

fccs

iTrader: (26)

Hazleton ahah york pa is a 2hr drive from hazleton where I live. And I really don't know anything to do a cam install thats something im completely lost on and thats why I was going to head to a shop like that harris motorsports in PA. Idk what other choice I should take aha

CJDZ24_Z28

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I had mine done at Harris a little over a year back. They did a great job and it cost around 1600 or so for everything. When I cam my current lsx's i will do it myself