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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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Does anyone know of a reputable shop that is reasonably priced in the branford/newhaven/milford connecticut area that do cam swaps. I got quoted 800 to get it done and i am trying to see if i can get it done for less than that. I have been reading other threads that estimate between 400-600 and i am trying to find a place in that range. Thanks in advance
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 06:34 PM
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Slowhawk is the man and also remember you need a tune after the cam swap. Do you already have supporting mods? it is a good time to do atleast the timing chain.
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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Slow hawk is the man. Remember you will also need a Tune ect... So dont expect to only pay 400-600... 400 is on the low side. I would say in the 700 range for cam and springs.
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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yea I have full bolt ons 3500 stall and a frost tune. Where is slowhawk located and were can i get his contact info? Thanks
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he's in mass his site is www.slowhawkperformance.com he is also a member and vender here. Your frost tune won't work with a cam it will need tweaks and shiftpoint etc changes. do you have all the parts? ie cam pushrods springs injectors etc? He usually gives good deals and runs cam specials time to time.
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 06:54 PM
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yea i just ordered the torquer v2 cam package from texas speed. Includes cam, all gaskets, sroings, and pushrods. How much does he usually charge if i have all the parts?
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yea i just ordered the torquer v2 cam package from texas speed. Includes cam, all gaskets, sroings, and pushrods. How much does he usually charge if i have all the parts?
honestly you would have to ask it's been awhile since I had mine done. He is a stand up guy though and stands bye his work. in the spring come out to the dyno day!
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My Cam specials are ussually $1900 which include all the parts,install,full tune.Drop off,pisk up done.

As you sit. A full tune would be needed with the parts you got.

Labor if you have 100% of the parts is $600-$700 and a full tune which includes street tuning,dyno runs and 1/4 miles dyno runs(to set shift points) is $450.

Shoot a call to my shop to talk more indepth and make sure you have all the parts you need.

Don
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Just pick one that works with your range of driving. Having a good shop, close, does make a difference, especially for re-tweaks.
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