How much to install a cam?
06-04-2004, 08:13 PM
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How much to install a cam? How much should I be paying for a cam kit installation? It's a TR custom
grind with Comp 918 springs, titanium retainers and chrome moly pushrods with
all gaskets, front seal, and Harmonic Balancer bolt.
I've already paid $829.00 for the cam package and hate to think of paying
the prices of an install that I have been quoted. The norm seems to be 900-1,800 dollars with NO tune. This seems ridiculous, but, is it?
I thought
maybe 750-800 with a good dyno tune would be about right.
grind with Comp 918 springs, titanium retainers and chrome moly pushrods with
all gaskets, front seal, and Harmonic Balancer bolt.
I've already paid $829.00 for the cam package and hate to think of paying
the prices of an install that I have been quoted. The norm seems to be 900-1,800 dollars with NO tune. This seems ridiculous, but, is it?
I thought maybe 750-800 with a good dyno tune would be about right.
06-04-2004, 08:27 PM
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750-800 without a tune seems about right. You should really look into doing it yourself. Your first time it will probably take you a good full weekend to do the cam and springs.
www.ls1howto.com has a good write-up on cam/spring installs. You just need a few special tools (torque wrench, balancer puller, spring tool,etc.).
www.ls1howto.com has a good write-up on cam/spring installs. You just need a few special tools (torque wrench, balancer puller, spring tool,etc.).
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Hell, I wouldn't pay more than $300 for a cam/springs install. Actually, I wouldn't pay anything and do it myself. 
It's actually not that hard to do, even the springs that some people avoid doing themselves at all costs are not that bad if you have the right tool.
It's actually not that hard to do, even the springs that some people avoid doing themselves at all costs are not that bad if you have the right tool. 
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Originally Posted by JEB99TA
I appreciate all of you helping with me with this. Anyone know what the actual GM book time is for a cam install ... versus the actual install time?
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Originally Posted by foff667
probably alot...Im sure most GM Dealership tech's dont know the tricks of the trade & would pull the heads to take the cam out...cuz most of your quotes sure sound like SBC cam swap prices.
