azn2dmax

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So I want to get a cam and started pricing out how much it would cost and found a great deal from an independent mechanic/tuner. Before you flame me... He works for one of the shops so he is knowledgable and experienced. He is doing this so he can start up his own shop. He also has a 1 day turn around.

Let me know what you think.

Parts: $700
- Comp Cam 236......
- Hardened push rods
- Double springs
- titanium valve locks
- valve seals
- timing chain / sprocket
- valve cover gasket
- timing cover gasket
- front crank seal

Labor: $550
- Install all parts
- HP Tuners tune

Total price for labor and parts $1250 cash.

I got pricing from "reputable" shops in my area and they are quoting me $2000-$2300


Would you do it?

BudRacing

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If he's got prior work to stand by I don't see why not. Only problem is warranty and retune type issues if he up and disappears or moves.

NeverSatisfied02

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I need to get a price on this as well as I plan to have a cam installed in mine in the near future. Maybe we can find someone here local and get a better deal for bringing 2 cars to the same place.

itsslow98

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yea thats a hard price to beat. While you are in there I would spend the extra 150 and put a melling 10296 or ported ls6 oil pump in it. He shouldnt charge you more then 50 extra to install it.

vmapper

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why a crank seal?
why a valve seal?

raven154

iTrader: (14)

Crank seal I can see, but valve cover gaskets aren't really needed unless you tear one up.

azn2dmax

iTrader: (33)

Benefits?

azn2dmax

iTrader: (33)

Valve covers already off and I have a little leak...

azn2dmax

iTrader: (33)

My car has 100K on it so I wanna change stuff out while I'm/he is in there.

Colemann

I had my longtube headers plus a comp cam installed and tunned for 1200 + tax. I knew the guy well but yes that is a good deal.

azn2dmax

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Where are you located?

NeverSatisfied02

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Just south of Houston but my sister lives in Austin so I wouldn't be opposed to a short road trip for a deal on a cam and tune.

azn2dmax

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Cam specs: lift 603 intake 609 exhaust dur 237 intake 242 exhaust lsa is on a 112

Good? Too much?

itsslow98

iTrader: (18)

much better oil pressure which is key wespecially sicne youll be revving the car a little more with a cam that size. At your mileage its a hell of a good deal as a maintenance item to do while its right there.
Basically the magic stick 3 from texas speed. Its a high revving cam that makes great power. STageup on here has it and has great results....it also loves the bottle if that is in your future. You will give up a little driveability down low and the tune needs to be spot on but i think youll be happy with it.

NeverSatisfied02

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Sounds like the MS4 cam. I wanna run a stout cam like that in mine. Basically the biggest cam I can stand to daily drive lol

NeverSatisfied02

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Oops... Spoke too soon. MS3. I knew it was one of those two...

johnrowdy

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That is a smoking deal, and a lot of work, would be surprised if he can really turn it around in a 10 hour day.

bamacaddy

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I was thinking he would have to be HUMPIN IT to get it out in a single day....That being said I have 0 experience on working on the V.

itsslow98

iTrader: (18)

one day for a guy who has installed a bunch of cams......not a problem at all. its all about having the right tools and knowledge, its not ALL that difficult, im just too much of a puss to screw soemthing up or id do it myself.

adanieljohnson1

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Sounds like a great price! Hope it all works out for you...