Hey fellas, I was wondering what the going rate for installation of headers and cam might run? I was quoted 1650 by a local performance shop in Dallas. I am not sure if this is a high or low figure and wanted to get some other opinions. The package I am wanting to get installed is FLP headers, T1 or B1 cam, springs, and pushrods. Any opinions would be welcomed <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">

Thanks, Sawacs


2000 SS Ralley Red/Ebony itr,T-tops, Lid, raised airbox, BMR STB, RT Catback, Lous shifter, cutout, Cags!, 30k on original tires with 10 more to go, and many many coats of Zaino...

 

My car is due at Agostino in March for installation of cam, headers, and oil pump. Nick estimates labor at $750 - $800.

 

Speed Inc did mine as follows:
Cam $550
Headers $250

 

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I see you are in Texas - MTI is having a special.

$350 for cam install if you purchase their CAM package which is $599. $350 is the cheapest you'll find. A shop in Clinton Township, MI called Automotive Performance Engineering (1 of the more reputible shops) quoted me $1,000 just for cam install.

SLP in Troy,MI charged $450 for Header Install.

I wish I lived near MTI. Good Luck!!

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go to speed teck in dallas or hurst its 400 for cam only an 500 for cam an springs

 

If you can leave the car down for several
days you can do all of this yourself..
AT the same time you would save a great
deal of time..
Regards
Terry

 

$1650? <img src="gr_eek2.gif" border="0"> Keep shoppin'! Dan

 

Trying to find anyone in Montana with ANY LS1 modification experience is next to impossible <img src="gr_sad.gif" border="0">
The one person in Billings to whom I am trusting the cam install quoted me 13 hours, which equates to between $550 and $600 <img src="gr_eek2.gif" border="0"> I thought I was getting screwed but it doesn't seem exceptionally bad after seeing some of the other numbers here. Man, that $1650 number...I'd be in there <img src="graemlins/gr_guns.gif" border="0" alt="[guns]" /> and then <img src="graemlins/burnout.gif" border="0" alt="[Burnout]" /> Had I done this while in TX or were I not 1500+ miles from MTI, it would be there for $350. Oh well, it's just $$$, right?

 

Thanks for the reply fellas.. I think I will end up grabbing the T-1 cam from MTI at their current sale price and having them do the install in about a month I am also thinking about replacing the RT Catback with the SLP loudmouth while I am at it to get rid of the cutout under the car. The only thing that worries me is loosing my Megs Chrome tips since they are welded on <img src="gr_sad.gif" border="0"> ..Anything to do down their in Houston while the install is going on? <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> Ta2001, I would love to save the money by doing the install myself but I am pretty much clueless when it comes to cam and header installs.. This is also my daily driver and I could not afford to screw something up and not have a car <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> Silver99z, what would it cost to have the oil pump replaced just for good measure? Would it be a major pain in the ****? I am hoping for around 360 to 370 hp maybe with the headers and cam along with my current mods..

Thanks again, Sawacs

2000 SS Ralley Red/Ebony itr,T-tops, Lid, raised airbox, BMR STB, RT Catback, Lous shifter, cutout, Cags!, 30k on original tires with 10 more to go, and many many coats of Zaino... T-1 Cam and FLP headers shortly.

 

i know a local guy thats been knonw to do the headers for 150 and usual cam install for 300
does it on the side for extra spending cash and for local people he knows.

350 is about the cheapest from a big name shop tho...javascript: x()
Fluffy

steve frank

 

[quote]Originally posted by Sawacs:
<strong>Thanks for the reply fellas..
Silver99z, what would it cost to have the oil pump replaced just for good measure? Would it be a major pain in the ****? I am hoping for around 360 to 370 hp maybe with the headers and cam along with my current mods..

Thanks again, Sawacs
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I think the pump is about $180 if you buy it from Agostino. To install, you have to drop the pan. Don't know for sure if you have to raise the engine. I don't have a breakdown specifically for this install, from Nick, but it certainly would be less costly to do the oil pump while he's in there doing the cam. I would be happy with the same horsepower you're looking for.