Cam install
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Teching In
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Cam install Ok so i just got a quote on the install of my G5x3 and LS6 intake manifold on a 99 camaro Z28, It was 1200 bucks with everything installed and a dyno tune, is this too much or is about right if im suppling the cam and intake manifold? It was speed inc in schaumburg IL any suggestions please let me know
On The Tree
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i used ls1howto.com and did my own cam-swap on my 00 corvette... and my local tuner tuned my car for very cheap....
but i was quoted at 7 hrs for install by my tuner but i decided i could do it and put that money into my car...
but i was quoted at 7 hrs for install by my tuner but i decided i could do it and put that money into my car...
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From: The South
It's not that hard to do if you have some free time, a helping hand (for a little bit of it) and all the right tools. Check out the link in my sig for my full input.
It is time consuming and labor is costly. Speed Inc does good work and has reasonable prices, in my experience.
It is time consuming and labor is costly. Speed Inc does good work and has reasonable prices, in my experience.
I got quoted about 1k for a Cam, Springs, Rockers, Timing Chain and oil pump install with Dyno tunning at a local shop, if I supplied the fluids and all the parts so $1,200 including gaskets, front engine seal and fluids is an ok price. I ended up doing it myself, it still cost me a few hundred bucks because I needed to buy the tools to do the install (Good torque wrenches, Spring compressors, Cylinder fill tool, Pen Magnets, some sockets I needed, and Pizza and Pop for my helper). I followed the instructions in LS1Howto.com and took my time (3 partial days during a holiday weekend). Also an extra pair of hands helps a lot too. In all I'm glad I did, especially since I'm going to have to do it again (Long Story). In the end it was about the same cost wise all things considered but the practical knowledge and experience learned was as they say priceless.
I would really recommend you do it yourself. If you have the space and the time, it is very easy.
I did my Torquer V3, PRC Springs, LS6 pump, LS2 chain, Jethot LT's, and Mufflex ORY over the Labor Day weekend. It was as easy as everyone says it is. LS1HOWTO.com is a godsend. Follow that guide, ask questions around here, and take your time. There is nothing like the feeling of doing all the wok, turning the key, and being rewarded with a smooth running engine....well as smooth as the T3 is
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Good luck with your decision.
R/
Frat
I did my Torquer V3, PRC Springs, LS6 pump, LS2 chain, Jethot LT's, and Mufflex ORY over the Labor Day weekend. It was as easy as everyone says it is. LS1HOWTO.com is a godsend. Follow that guide, ask questions around here, and take your time. There is nothing like the feeling of doing all the wok, turning the key, and being rewarded with a smooth running engine....well as smooth as the T3 is
. Good luck with your decision.
R/
Frat
