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Old 04-01-2006, 03:23 PM
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I was just wondering what everyone paid to get there new cam installed.
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Old 04-01-2006, 03:24 PM
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+1 i'm wondering that as well
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+1 i'm wondering that as well
Same here
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here's another one... maybe you'd get better results in LS1/6 internal engine??
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I think the local shops charge around ~$650 for just labor, but if you can turn a wrench and are confident in your work, just do it yourself!
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mine was around $1200 - $1300 dyno tuned and installed
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I've never done it, but I say figure it out with a few days off, and save the money for the tune.
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I think the local shops charge around ~$650 for just labor, but if you can turn a wrench and are confident in your work, just do it yourself!
That's about right. Anyone in the Cincy area, I can direct you to a place.
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Going rate is 500 for springs and cam around here (I thought it was $1000 but apparently I was wrong) I did mine myself and saved the money for a tune. I was 19 when I did it with nothing more spectaular than air tools.
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I paid $200 for installation, did not need to upgrade the springs or anything though. But with of cam and valvetrain would be $400.00
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I paid free hundred dollars for mine...you can do it yourself. I did my own, and if you need any help at all just drop me a line, and i'll help you as much as possible
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You just need the right tools and know how. My friend is putting mine in for me for $100. I just stand there and hand him tools.
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My friend just paid $175 for cam and springs install. But the usual going price at a shop is $350 - $500.
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I paid 400 for the install and 350 for the tune.
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Why is there always someone who has to remind everyone of this?? did I miss the non-sponser names?? Or posting? Or even the numbers to get intouch with them???
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Mine was just under $200.

Cam install was performed by me and a friend at his house: $0

Repair to A/C cooling line that we "tweaked" during install, with labor & coolant: $192.44

Just remember, you can save a lot of money by doing it yourself, but just be careful not to create new problems, LOL!
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1200 for me with parts (includes dual valve springs $$) and instal & DYNO tune
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