1,200 for cam install... WHAT...
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From: Miami
Originally Posted by 1ScrudeDude
I called place in S. Florida that quoted me $1300.00 to $1500.00! That was for Heads/Cam. Still...
No way Jose.
No way Jose.
South Florida labor rates are through the roof.
That is some big $$,but where you live can affect price.Shops around my area are $100-$120 an hour.That is because cost of living is unbelievable.
I charge $600 for a Cam,timing chain,springs,oil pump change..It still doesn't help pay the living bills
I charge $600 for a Cam,timing chain,springs,oil pump change..It still doesn't help pay the living bills
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From: Deer Park
I don't see how anybody could do it better then anyone else. It is either install properly or not.
I know that if I made a comment about MTI being the most expensive, then there would be some sort of argument from one of their Stormtroopers saying **** about quality.
Last edited by bodhi; Oct 29, 2003 at 08:18 AM.
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From: Atlanta, GA
you sure your not doing other stuff too? The $800 i was quoted for cam install was to drop the engine. They deemed it would be easier to install the CMS kit (full cam kit), ls6 intake, 'veter, headers, !egr !air !cats ASP pully(fun on automatic i hear), and a few other nick nacks by pulling the motor.
So i'm gonna go with what the pro's have. Some places like to take the heads off to do the cam, thus inducing costs of head gaskets,decking (might as well), etc.
Might seem extreme, but it is probably the PROPER way to install all the little shiz at once.
The cost of the pulley (0), Plugs (0), ls6 intake (near zero), deleting the emissions, and various other things get shoved into that R&R motor price. Header install prices are lower, 'verter install prices are lower.
Ultimately i will probably have them do it correctly, than take a chance on screwing up, like dropping a valve, etc.
but i'm doing the whole shebang at once (see above) so its logical to have it all professionally done, then dynotuned by an experienced person. I could handle a/f etc, but automatic is new to me. Might as well let the folks who got it down pat, do it right, the first time.
If you were like me with $2500 in parts to be put on, then i'd say pay them, but if you just have a cam it would seem ridiculous to pull the heads off/motor out. I don't particularily care of having the motor removed but it is ultimately cheaper FOR MY case.
So i'm gonna go with what the pro's have. Some places like to take the heads off to do the cam, thus inducing costs of head gaskets,decking (might as well), etc.
Might seem extreme, but it is probably the PROPER way to install all the little shiz at once.
The cost of the pulley (0), Plugs (0), ls6 intake (near zero), deleting the emissions, and various other things get shoved into that R&R motor price. Header install prices are lower, 'verter install prices are lower.
Ultimately i will probably have them do it correctly, than take a chance on screwing up, like dropping a valve, etc.
but i'm doing the whole shebang at once (see above) so its logical to have it all professionally done, then dynotuned by an experienced person. I could handle a/f etc, but automatic is new to me. Might as well let the folks who got it down pat, do it right, the first time.
If you were like me with $2500 in parts to be put on, then i'd say pay them, but if you just have a cam it would seem ridiculous to pull the heads off/motor out. I don't particularily care of having the motor removed but it is ultimately cheaper FOR MY case.
well i am 18 and have done two different cam installs. just follow the directions they give you on the net, and you will be fine. if you are not confident by your self have a few friends over. you gain a lot of knowledge, and then you can say you did this YOURSELF. It was you and NO ONE ELSE! good luck
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