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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 07:23 PM
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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!
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 08:16 PM
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I have a guy. South Florida is pretty big though where exactly are you located?
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 08:24 PM
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I'm in West Miramar. Im willing to drive a bit
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 09:12 PM
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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.
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i know someone that can do it and tune it but hes in daytona.
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by badformulaLS1
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.
Did he do a swap like this for you or anyone you know?
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Blackbird-WS6
i know someone that can do it and tune it but hes in daytona.
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!
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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 05:33 AM
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You can always call Lashway and get a quote too. Think the new shop is right off 95 at Oakland park.
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Did he do a swap like this for you or anyone you know?
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.
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Originally Posted by 00_MMM_Z28
You can always call Lashway and get a quote too. Think the new shop is right off 95 at Oakland park.
Their quote was too high for my tastes. About 650 too much
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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 03:23 PM
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Ok cool, pm me the info pls.
Originally Posted by badformulaLS1
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.
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Originally Posted by SexyAssFormula
Their quote was too high for my tastes. About 650 too much
So what is the going rate on doing heads/cam these days?
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Old Feb 21, 2014 | 01:58 PM
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1850-2400
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How much you wanting to spend?
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That price was without tuning and no parts???
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Originally Posted by tc3
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.
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Old Feb 21, 2014 | 02:36 PM
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1850 labor
2200 with tune

Another shop quoted
2400 with tune
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Old Feb 21, 2014 | 04:23 PM
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Well damn. Ill be able to do it muchh cheaper when i open my place
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Well damn. Ill be able to do it muchh cheaper when i open my place
Where's your place TC?
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