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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 02:13 PM
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What all is involved in swapping a cam and how much did you guys pay for your swap? I might buy a different cam sometime this summer and was wondering how much I need to save for the install. Thanks guys.
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 02:50 PM
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I did mine myself. Wasn't that bad. I think it was $400 total including self install.
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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depending on area, and a shop expect paying $300-800 + fuids
DIY and it's free + fluids
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 03:23 PM
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$500.00 got er done. Thats a good price cause they refilled the AC system.
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 05:07 PM
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Thanks guys
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 06:53 PM
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Do be a f..... wimp! Do it yourself. This site isn't here to give you an idea of how much it will cost you to have someone else do it for you. That information is available at the local garage in your area where they're just waiting to see guys like you walk thru the door. LS1Tech is here to give you advice on how to do it yourself and walk you thru it when you have problems.
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by eallanboggs
Do be a f..... wimp! Do it yourself. This site isn't here to give you an idea of how much it will cost you to have someone else do it for you. That information is available at the local garage in your area where they're just waiting to see guys like you walk thru the door. LS1Tech is here to give you advice on how to do it yourself and walk you thru it when you have problems.

ill to that
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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Sometimes it takes a little tough love to get these wantabe mechanics out of the closet. It's a small price to pay, but if the guys on LS1Tech don't do it who will?
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by eallanboggs
Sometimes it takes a little tough love to get these wantabe mechanics out of the closet. It's a small price to pay, but if the guys on LS1Tech don't do it who will?
Well I guess your right, I would like to try this myself, instead of giving someone else $400 to do it, I was just a little skeptical of doing it myself cause i've never done a cam swap with the motor still in the car. So I don't know what is all involved. I did rebuild my 350 TPI in my 88 Iroc, stroked it to a 383 and had it running low 12's, so I atleast have a little idea of whats going on when working on motors So what do I need to do to get this done on my own? Any websites, books or magazines that you would suggest that would help me?
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 08:50 PM
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I recommend doing it yourself, but you have the cost of the cam, the gasket kit, fluids, and time. I used to do them for $300 cam and springs only. www.ls1howto.com has the best wright ups for the do it yourselfer.
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 09:24 PM
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this guy has over 200 posts.......about what???? Sorry man it just seems to me youd know the answer you were gonna get about this. DIY and you'll be a happier person.
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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probally about 400-600
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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I was quoted a $1000, THATS RIDICULOUS. Obviously I didnt do it. Just look at my sig.
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Cbrakllr
I was quoted a $1000, THATS RIDICULOUS. Obviously I didnt do it. Just look at my sig.
Damn!
wheres jupiter?

Yeah its really not hard to do at all. Be a man and stick it in (no pun intended)
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Originally Posted by ls1-ss
Well I guess your right, I would like to try this myself, instead of giving someone else $400 to do it, I was just a little skeptical of doing it myself cause i've never done a cam swap with the motor still in the car. So I don't know what is all involved. I did rebuild my 350 TPI in my 88 Iroc, stroked it to a 383 and had it running low 12's, so I atleast have a little idea of whats going on when working on motors So what do I need to do to get this done on my own? Any websites, books or magazines that you would suggest that would help me?
Sorry this might be a little of topic but my brothers got a IROC with a TPI 383 and its in the process of getting tuned/clutch install, if you dont mind me asking what kind of power did yours make just so i have another one to compare it with??
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