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Old Oct 30, 2004 | 09:25 AM
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Looking to have a local speed shop do a cam install '04 GTO LS1. The springs will be replaced along with an underdrive pulley. Quoted $700 for labor, does that seem reasonable?
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Old Oct 30, 2004 | 11:14 AM
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where are you located?
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Old Oct 30, 2004 | 11:22 AM
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$700? I guess thats resonable, yea. Fastech quoted me 1200 to swap entire motors. Just to give you a comparison. 700 for cam, springs & pulley sounds alright for a professional job.

Personally, if you can read and follow a series of pictures, I don't know how someone can go wrong with JmX's writeup. As long as you have the right tools, you should be set.
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Old Oct 30, 2004 | 11:38 AM
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We don't usually charge that much for a cam and springs on an f-body or 'vette. If you are local, give us a call.
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Old Oct 30, 2004 | 12:51 PM
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that sounds about right.pretty close to what our local shop here charge.but I did my install on both cars in the garage.yeah give fastech a call Im sure theyll hook you up.Sup Todd!
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Old Oct 30, 2004 | 01:48 PM
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Thanks for the feedback. Sorry about not giving my location. I've updated my profile.
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Old Oct 30, 2004 | 04:32 PM
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cam/spring swaps are about 250-300 here in my area for f-bodies...... vettes never come out to play around here
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Old Oct 30, 2004 | 10:43 PM
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Cam and valve train about $450-500
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