Cost of labor for cam swap
04-05-2024, 04:06 PM
#21
Every day I'm reminded that going to college for automotive service and deciding to never work in the field again after 1 year at a dealership was STILL a great investment. I probably have saved upwards of $50K in labor costs over the last 25 years by never having to take any of my vehicles in for work. I couldn't afford the car hobby if I had to pay for labor costs. Sheesh.
Speaking of mechanics, I know several that are in debt trying to pay for their $20k empty tool boxes.. Insane..
04-05-2024, 04:22 PM
#22
Launching!
Every day I'm reminded that going to college for automotive service and deciding to never work in the field again after 1 year at a dealership was STILL a great investment. I probably have saved upwards of $50K in labor costs over the last 25 years by never having to take any of my vehicles in for work. I couldn't afford the car hobby if I had to pay for labor costs. Sheesh.
07-14-2024, 11:28 AM
#23
Staging Lane
Yup, to do it right, lifters, head gaskets, pump, pulleys (harmonic balancer, idler pulleys), hardware, fluids, if auto, a higher stalled converter, trans cooler, cam kit (including pushrods, springs etc)
Heads? maybe needs resurfaced, redone
Bottom end?
OR just slap a new ls2 or ls3 in it and call it a day. I am doing the latter.
Heads? maybe needs resurfaced, redone
Bottom end?
OR just slap a new ls2 or ls3 in it and call it a day. I am doing the latter.
07-14-2024, 04:18 PM
#24
After a few years in the army I worked at a Chev dealership as a line mechanic for a couple of years. Then went to work for a manufacturing company. I can't imagine bending over the late model cars we have today. My back would be toast in about an hour.
Still love to do hot rods.
Still love to do hot rods.