I would like to see that also 
Cam install.. how Much?
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Local performance shops start @ $800 around here.
I paid for my first cam swap.
I read ls1howto.com and made friends with someone who had done a cam swap already for my second.
I might just have to drive to Texas for a vacation if I decide to do a 3rd!
I paid for my first cam swap.
I read ls1howto.com and made friends with someone who had done a cam swap already for my second.
I charge $150 for cam and springs. i've done about 30.
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Originally Posted by SUX2BU
Hell, during the superbowl i did TWO cam and spring jobs on two cars at the same time in around 7 1/2 hours.
They were actually swaping cams and springs so i gave them a package deal of $250.
They were actually swaping cams and springs so i gave them a package deal of $250.
Went to Lamotta's today .... Talking with the folks at Lamotta's today, in Longwood, Florida (where they did my cam), they were willing to show me that they charged $60.00 per hour. The book time for the cam install came out to $974.00. GM dealerships here charge the same hours and $84.00 an hour. I've researched it pretty thoroughly.
I spoke with Jake Lamotta, the owner. He's a really down-to-earth guy. The original quote (I guess) was for an LT1 cam install. Anyway, I was comfortable with the work they did and it was cheaper than any other place I had found to do the cam, springs, and kit, in the Orlando area. Yeah, it's waaaaay too much, but, the book time accounts for not cutting corners or performing any tricks. It accounts for a timely and accurate cam install. Believe me, if I could have gotten it done right for $200-$500, I would have jumped on it in a heartbeat, but, how many people would guarantee their work for that price? I'm curious.
I spoke with Jake Lamotta, the owner. He's a really down-to-earth guy. The original quote (I guess) was for an LT1 cam install. Anyway, I was comfortable with the work they did and it was cheaper than any other place I had found to do the cam, springs, and kit, in the Orlando area. Yeah, it's waaaaay too much, but, the book time accounts for not cutting corners or performing any tricks. It accounts for a timely and accurate cam install. Believe me, if I could have gotten it done right for $200-$500, I would have jumped on it in a heartbeat, but, how many people would guarantee their work for that price? I'm curious.
My friend & I (BLKWS6) on here have done multiple cam/spring swaps. We charge 400.00, and we keep every gasket/rocker arm bolts/crank bolts/etc, on hand to make sure the installation goes as smooth as possible and of course its done in 4.5-5 hrs. We are lucky to have access to a shop and any equipment needed. I believe that is a fair value to someone that doesn't have access to tools or a proper place to do the swap. And with a little notice we could line up a great LS1.edit tuner to get a base line tune in it the same day. 
Yeah I stand behind my work for $300 even. I also keep all the gaskets in stock and the oil pump pick up tube O-rings on hand crank bolts ETC... But I haven't done 30 so I know I am not as good as the superbowl cam changer. I think I know about all the short cuts there are and I do believe that you can do one of these in the time you suggest never have I tried to do a fast cam change just no need to get in a hurry it is not going anywhere till I am finished.LOL! But with that said I'll bet you just did cam and springs not oil pump no timming chain ETC...Most people not all want to do all or more than just cam and springs ETC...
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Originally Posted by ss rally red
My friend & I (BLKWS6) on here have done multiple cam/spring swaps. We charge 400.00, and we keep every gasket/rocker arm bolts/crank bolts/etc, on hand to make sure the installation goes as smooth as possible and of course its done in 4.5-5 hrs. We are lucky to have access to a shop and any equipment needed. I believe that is a fair value to someone that doesn't have access to tools or a proper place to do the swap. And with a little notice we could line up a great LS1.edit tuner to get a base line tune in it the same day.
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yeah cam and springs in under 3 hours. i did a cam only swap once on my car in just under two hours. but that was before i did them alot.
i've only done one timing chain with a cam swap, all the others have been just your basic cam, springs, retainer and pushrods.
I am not bragging to be the "superbowl cam changer" i just do the work right and do it fast.
i've only done one timing chain with a cam swap, all the others have been just your basic cam, springs, retainer and pushrods.
I am not bragging to be the "superbowl cam changer" i just do the work right and do it fast.
I am not picking on you just poking fun.LOL! Like I said I could probably do the same in the time frame just no need to. And I have been doing a lot more than just cam and spring swaps though. SUX2BU if you are ever in the Houston area look me up.
Jeff
Jeff
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What a coincidence i just talked to a shop today to see what an install for a cam would be and by the 'book' the swap takes 15 hours, and he wanted to charge me $1150 labor WTF. Thats just over $77 an hour that costs more than my kit that im going to get. I guess im doing it myself cuz thats way to much.
Originally Posted by WS-Sick
If I drive over and have my cam installed by you I can get it tuned right afterwards? Is that on a dyno or just with LS1.edit? Either way, I would do that just for better drivability until I get a dyno tune if I even need one afterwards.
Originally Posted by SUX2BU
yeah cam and springs in under 3 hours. i did a cam only swap once on my car in just under two hours. but that was before i did them alot.
i've only done one timing chain with a cam swap, all the others have been just your basic cam, springs, retainer and pushrods.
I am not bragging to be the "superbowl cam changer" i just do the work right and do it fast.
i've only done one timing chain with a cam swap, all the others have been just your basic cam, springs, retainer and pushrods.
I am not bragging to be the "superbowl cam changer" i just do the work right and do it fast.
Originally Posted by Inspector12
I'm in Houston and I charge $300 for cam and springs I also don't charge extra for timming chains or oil pumps while I am there. The price has just been argued down to here where I don't think any one would do it for less it is pretty easy with the right tools, but there is still a lot of stuff to take off and put back together ETC... I would love to charge $400-500 but some one would under cut me or anyone else for that matter so that is just where it ended up I know I won't do them for any less. JMO.
Jeff
Jeff
Thanks,
-Mike
Originally Posted by JEB99TA
Talking with the folks at Lamotta's today, in Longwood, Florida (where they did my cam), they were willing to show me that they charged $60.00 per hour. The book time for the cam install came out to $974.00. GM dealerships here charge the same hours and $84.00 an hour. I've researched it pretty thoroughly.
I spoke with Jake Lamotta, the owner. He's a really down-to-earth guy. The original quote (I guess) was for an LT1 cam install. Anyway, I was comfortable with the work they did and it was cheaper than any other place I had found to do the cam, springs, and kit, in the Orlando area. Yeah, it's waaaaay too much, but, the book time accounts for not cutting corners or performing any tricks. It accounts for a timely and accurate cam install. Believe me, if I could have gotten it done right for $200-$500, I would have jumped on it in a heartbeat, but, how many people would guarantee their work for that price? I'm curious.
I spoke with Jake Lamotta, the owner. He's a really down-to-earth guy. The original quote (I guess) was for an LT1 cam install. Anyway, I was comfortable with the work they did and it was cheaper than any other place I had found to do the cam, springs, and kit, in the Orlando area. Yeah, it's waaaaay too much, but, the book time accounts for not cutting corners or performing any tricks. It accounts for a timely and accurate cam install. Believe me, if I could have gotten it done right for $200-$500, I would have jumped on it in a heartbeat, but, how many people would guarantee their work for that price? I'm curious.
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