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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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I picked up another dd t/a. I'm not planning on doing anything special other than bolt ons and a shot. I wanted a compression test before I started the modding. I called the local Chevrolet dealership (Lancaster motor co) and they quoted me $350. Wtf? Is that what a compression test costs on a fbody? If not, what price seems fair?
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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Buy a tester and do it yourself...
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 06:14 PM
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No kidding, any moron is capable of doing this.
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 06:21 PM
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^^ good advice

I would say most shops will quote you closer to $200-250. Try searching around though and do some research. I'm not a DIY kind of guy at all but a compression test is fairly simple and learning how to do it will keep some money in your pocket
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 06:32 PM
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http://youtu.be/X_tbksFYhl4
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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For that kind of money, you can have a compression tester and leakdown tester, and still have $150 left over.
It's very easy to do this yourself, or with some help.
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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If you expect to own a nitrous equipped car much less daily drive even a mildly modified car you should be capable of more than this.
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 07:35 PM
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Step 1. Go to auto parts store
Step 2. Rent a compression test kit for like 30 bucks
Step 3. Watch a youtube video on how to do it yourself
Step 4. Test the car
Step 5. take the tester back and get your money refunded

Job done.
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r and r on plugs is probably pays at least 2 and close to 3. the dealership i work at charges 80 an hour plus you have to tack on extra time for puttin the gauge in every hole. they are probably a little high but not by much. everyone bitches about how much it costs to have work done to their vehicle but most dont understand what it takes to train your technicians and pay overhead.
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