how much was your cam intall?
12-04-2005, 01:50 PM
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how much was your cam intall? the way my numbers look, including ls2 chain, springs, pushrods, etc. and $600 for installation and $400 for tune, im looking at around $2000 for a cam install. that seems too high. how much did you pay when all was said and done for your install? thanks!!
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12-04-2005, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by nokeman
the way my numbers look, including ls2 chain, springs, pushrods, etc. and $600 for installation and $400 for tune, im looking at around $2000 for a cam install. that seems too high. how much did you pay when all was said and done for your install? thanks!!
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Of course your cost for parts is going to vary but I've seen like $400-$600 for a cam install (labor).
12-04-2005, 02:42 PM
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Cam Gasket Kit - 56.91 Texas Speed
Comp 918 Valve Springs - 159.99 Byunspeed
Comp Valve Locks - 34.95 Byunspeed
TR Hardened PR's - 80 Bought from board member, never been used in car before.
LS2 Timing Chain - 38.34 SDPC
Tim's Valve Spring Tool - 34 Used from boardmember
230/224 .575/.563 111LSA - 215 Used from boardmember with 2k on it.
Titanium Retainers - 110 Used from boardmember with 5k.
Tune - 399
Total $729.19 + 399, did the install myself ... and figure an extra 50-60$ in coolant, oil, etc.
Comp 918 Valve Springs - 159.99 Byunspeed
Comp Valve Locks - 34.95 Byunspeed
TR Hardened PR's - 80 Bought from board member, never been used in car before.
LS2 Timing Chain - 38.34 SDPC
Tim's Valve Spring Tool - 34 Used from boardmember
230/224 .575/.563 111LSA - 215 Used from boardmember with 2k on it.
Titanium Retainers - 110 Used from boardmember with 5k.
Tune - 399
Total $729.19 + 399, did the install myself ... and figure an extra 50-60$ in coolant, oil, etc.
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12-04-2005, 03:02 PM
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LS2 timing Chain ~ $30
Pushrods ~ $100
PP Dual Springs ~ $300
Crane Tool ~ $100
Comp Cam ~ $300
ASP Pulley ~ $200
Gaskets & Stuff ~ $70
Total (not including install or tune) ~ $1,100
Pushrods ~ $100
PP Dual Springs ~ $300
Crane Tool ~ $100
Comp Cam ~ $300
ASP Pulley ~ $200
Gaskets & Stuff ~ $70
Total (not including install or tune) ~ $1,100
12-04-2005, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by nokeman
the way my numbers look, including ls2 chain, springs, pushrods, etc. and $600 for installation and $400 for tune, im looking at around $2000 for a cam install. that seems too high. how much did you pay when all was said and done for your install? thanks!!
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($~1200). Also included UDP, ported throttle body, 160 degree thermostat,
double roller timing chain, ported oil pump and tune.
12-04-2005, 08:34 PM
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wow so my numbers arent too high. i actually live in va so the midwest thing wont work out. thanks though. i guess i will just have to save a little more money and get it done. thanks everybody!!!
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12-04-2005, 08:41 PM
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if you went to a regular shop and they looked at the book time. i think its 12.5 hours, and they are going to do it by pulling the heads, since that is what all the manuals say. 12.5 x $90 and hour is only $1125.
12-04-2005, 09:23 PM
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it only took u 5 hours suttererman? is it that easy to do. i looked at the ls1howto and it seems moderately difficult. ive only installed some of my boltons but nothing major and i dont really want to screw something like this up.
12-04-2005, 09:32 PM
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2000 seems about right, afetr buying everything, install and tuning. you could save money and do it yourself, or buy used parts. you will still have around 400 for tuning.
12-04-2005, 10:48 PM
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I did mine myself, can get them done with springs in a long afternoon easily. The right tools and a little experience go a long ways. Doing those sort of things on the side helps pay for college