Is 700 too much for a Cam Swap
Is 700 too much for a Cam Swap I went to a Machine shop today that quoted me 5800 for a complete rebuild. I asked how much to install the cam they quoted me 700 just for the labor, and told me it would take two days. Is 700 too much for labor?
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Internal engine work isnt cheap. If you are somewhat mechanically inclined, I'd suggest to do it yourself and grab abuddy that has some knowhow of mechanics. It's really not that difficult and we're all on here to help you out for the "do it yourselfer"
Sure you will hit a few bumps but in the end, you'll have that 700 bucks in your pocket and will be experienced for the next time you want to do it.
Sure you will hit a few bumps but in the end, you'll have that 700 bucks in your pocket and will be experienced for the next time you want to do it.
sweet jesus, $700 is nuts for cam only. i had a shop install my cam, oil pump, timing chain, springs, bases, retainers, and pushrods for $250 bucks and they got it out the same day. car came out exactly like it did going in, no leaks and bone dry underneath. one year later same story and no issues. they did great work...
now, question is, does this $700 include a tune?
now, question is, does this $700 include a tune?
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Apparently I need to move to Texas! $700 isn't nuts, it's unfortunately right on. A local shop did mine for $400, but everywhere else it's beteen 600-1000. Not to discourage a person from doing it themselves, but changing out a cam isn't the easiest thing on these cars, well on anything really. You've gotta drop the radiator and fans, pull the accessories off, etc. etc., then you've still got the valvetrain to hit! My mechanic is quite competant with F-bods, and it still took him about 6 hours.
That said, it's a reasonable amount to ask for, but not what you should settle for, keep looking.
That said, it's a reasonable amount to ask for, but not what you should settle for, keep looking.
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Originally Posted by erikthegoalie
if that is near me (sunny FLA), throw me a c-note and a 6 pack of some Yuengling and well have at it 
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Originally Posted by Chris Gage
I am going to hold you too that, where can I find some of that whatever you called it?
DAMN GOOD BEER!... 
yeah that's not too far off for $700 cam only, a local shop of mine quoted me $575 just to do a cam install, i haven't done it yet because i am still waiting on other parts and just take a weekend and do it all with a buddy of mine that is a mechanic at the dealership i work at.
most people on here will do it for less than that, and that includes all the sponsor quotes I have ever seen. Most are around $500. But If you have any idea what your doing its not hard at all. I did mine in 2 days, while putting a suspension lift on a dakota at the same time, and they weren't even full days of work.
Originally Posted by bjamick
not for sure where inland empire is but if its in bama ill do it for you 