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Old Aug 8, 2005 | 11:38 PM
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Now i just did my cam and i jst read diffrent threads about cam installs and people were talking 700-1000 for cam and spring installed no parts
is that for real guys are shelling out that for a cam install?
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 12:11 AM
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i think 1000 would include cam and all parts.
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 12:37 AM
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Not if you price out the parts.

Cam ~390-400
Springs ~160-260 (Depending on springs)
PR's ~110
Tit.Retainers ~160 (If wanted w/ single springs)
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760 w/ dual springs
820 w/ single springs and retainers


Then you add in some other things that lots of ppl do too:
Timing chain 30-215
Valve locks ~35
Gaskets etc. ~45-55
Oil pumps, under drive pulleys ...
.... It can add up real fast as I've found out gathering parts for my install this weekend
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 12:40 AM
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I paid $625 for cam install, and springs, that also includes them taking off the heads to put new head gaskets on
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 12:43 AM
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Just parts if you do it yourself..... maybe 110 for a nice spring tool and some bars from Home Depot for the lifters.

Then charge all your buddys 20 bucks to help do cam swaps and your set.

That's what I did.....
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 06:45 AM
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We charge $475.00 for cam and valve springs, and $450.00 for a tune. Bob
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 07:00 AM
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I think 700 to 1000 way too high. I was quoted somewhere like 450 from TSP. But I went ahead and did myself to save so I had more for other mods.
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