mastercoryd

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hey, i was just wondering how much it would cost to install a cam with valvesprings and retainers in an ls1 camaro. I want like an average price I know its all different depending on where you go, but idk how much is involved so I'm just looking for a basic price range. Btw If you wanted to get more specific I live in RI, which I would travel around here and Mass to get it done if you know any exact prices from them places, thnaks

toothdoc

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Why not do it yourself? There is a lot of good information on this site that shows you exactly how to do it. Just a thought to save you a few bucks.

mastercoryd

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hmm idk, i dont really have many tools, im a carpenter not much of a mechanic, and its internals of your engine im scared of messing something up haha how complicated is it?

streetassasin

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probably around a grand for the instal and tune
A sponsor quoted me $1500 for a H/C instal with a tune

toothdoc

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Here is a special that one of the sponsors was running for an install with the cam, valvesprings and pushrods. Keep in mind that this appears to be a fantastic deal. If I had to guess I would say about $1000 for the install.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/texas-mem...cial-back.html

eallanboggs

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Are you asking for just the install price(labor) or parts AND labor. If you supply the parts that cuts the cost in half. The cam swap isn't all that bad. To me the spring change is a lot more work because it is so tedious even with the Vinci/Crane tool which pays for itself in one cam swap. With all the special tools available on this site the job has been narrowed down to a science. You should consider an underdrive pulley which really shouldn't add to the labor cost since the old pulley has to go back on anyway. The cost of a reflash should be considered separately because the price can vary so much depending on whether you get a mail order tune or buy dyno time. You don't need hardened pushrods unless you go to rockers that have guide plates.

SOMbitch

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[QUOTE=e You don't need hardened pushrods unless you go to rockers that have guide plates.[/QUOTE]


Disagree with this part.

transaman98

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X2 I would definately do hardened pushrods. Cheap security.

Damian

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Wow..

jsteele90

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hardened pushrods are a definite cheap security mod. also replace that oil pump while youre in there. cant go wrong with a ud pulley its coming off anyway

mastercoryd

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so it cost a grand just for the installl? without a tune? woww thats alot lol

khaotic

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Most shops in Nothern Virginia,
Cam kit $785.
install $750.
gm dexcool $27.80
oil and filter mobil1 $32.
Dyno tune for N/A car $450 and up

Total at most shop $2044.80 in Nothern Va. prices really vary depending on area. But this is what I see in most areas close by

sublime1996525

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I was quoted at $700 for a cam install and $1250 for a h/c install with $450 for dyno tuning which includes free tuning after that for other upgrades!

jsteele90

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sounds like CMS!

00 black ss

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i was quoted 950 thats including dyno tune

24/48

Have it done right the first time, this is no place for low bid.

zracer323

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Read through the install guide at www.ls1howto.com and see if it is something you can handle first.

01ssreda4

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i bought my cam and all supporting mods and 3 different tools that i needed all brand new for about $800. i bought some beer so i had an extra set a hands and a weekend later it was done. now...$2000 or $800? the tools you dont have buy. period.

Damian

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Cam install pricing really depends on what part of the country you're in.

For F-bodies I charge $375. For C5's I charge $450.

phoenix1987

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Ive worked on a c5. Heads and cam package. I would charge more than $450 lol

Good deals!