Hey everyone,

I am looking for a reliable mechanic in S FLA that can do a heads/cam swap on my 98 Firebird Formula. I already have all the parts and the heads are fully assembled. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Preferably someone that when I say" heads and cam swap" they have a price in mind for the labor vs "let me see how many hours the computer says that job will take". I have considered doing this myself but I rather not.

Thanks guys!

 

I have a guy. South Florida is pretty big though where exactly are you located?

 

I'm in West Miramar. Im willing to drive a bit

 

I have a guy in South Miami (cutler bay). Tiny 3 car shop. Seemed sketchy at first but he turned out to be an honest stand up guy who knows what hes doing. Hes helped me out a ton and I'd definitely recommend him. PM me if you want and I'll give you his number.

 

i know someone that can do it and tune it but hes in daytona.

 

Did he do a swap like this for you or anyone you know?

 

Thanks but that might be a little too far. I will go as far south as Homestead and as far north as Palm beach. Southeast basically. Thanks!

 

You can always call Lashway and get a quote too. Think the new shop is right off 95 at Oakland park.

 

He will be doing a cam swap for me in the coming months if I decide to not do it myself. He's done my fuel pump, clutch, and slave, as well as other smaller jobs. He is currently doing an LQ9 swap into my friends TA. And I believe he did a complete LTx build for the guy who recommended him to me. Can't go wrong with Lashway or any of the other big name places they're just pricey. I like my guy cause he always finishes AHEAD of the time he tells me hes going to be finished and he doesn't overcharge even one penny. He's honest, and friendly. Always willing to help me out on the phone or through text when I'm doing work on the car on my own or am in need of advice.

 

Their quote was too high for my tastes. About 650 too much

 

Ok cool, pm me the info pls.

 

PM'ed

 

So what is the going rate on doing heads/cam these days?

 

1850-2400

 

How much you wanting to spend?

 

That price was without tuning and no parts???

 

Not sure about tuning but he aleady has the parts he said so im guessing its without.

 

1850 labor
2200 with tune

Another shop quoted
2400 with tune

 

Well damn. Ill be able to do it muchh cheaper when i open my place

 

Where's your place TC?