LT1 Tune Up
05-04-2005, 08:39 AM
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LT1 Tune Up How much might a shop charge to change plugs in an LT1? I just got a '97 Formula and not used to working on engines that a mouse couldn't squeeze through the engine bay LOL.
05-04-2005, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by jehovasfitness
How much might a shop charge to change plugs in an LT1? I just got a '97 Formula and not used to working on engines that a mouse couldn't squeeze through the engine bay LOL.
Labor time is 2.7 hours, so most shops would get about 150-200 bucks. THis is the labor for plugs ONLY. Labor for wires and parts would be additional.
05-04-2005, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Transamula
funny, I am in the need for plugs and wires and the lowest i've been quoted is $450 labor...and that is at the dealership!
NEVER take your car to the dealership
05-04-2005, 10:00 PM
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Labor at a dealership is murder, but so is changing the plugs on an LT1. 
Personally I'll take the shredded hands instead of a bill from the dealership.
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05-04-2005, 10:55 PM
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where are you located? if close to lexington kentucky, ill do it for $40, your help and bud light furnished by you....and in less than 2 hours.....but yes i will have shredded hand when im done 
05-05-2005, 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by RossB
where are you located? if close to lexington kentucky, ill do it for $40, your help and bud light furnished by you....and in less than 2 hours.....but yes i will have shredded hand when im done
I'm in MD< but will be going through KY at the end of the month,
but would like to get it done before then. Who knows the last time they were changed.
05-05-2005, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Transamula
funny, I am in the need for plugs and wires and the lowest i've been quoted is $450 labor...and that is at the dealership!
The 2.7 is labor for JUST PLUGS. In order to do the wires, they are probably charging a minimum of 1-1.5 hrs more.........remember theres a lot of routing to do on an LT1.
