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mcdoogle6969 · 01-05-2012, 09:05 PM

I'm not sure if this is the right thread...but I'm looking at doing mods to my Camaro this winter. Mod plans are L99 to LS3 conversion, cam, new exhaust, catch can, HE upgrade, and that is where I left off...Now, the guy who is working on my car throughout this build is wanting to charge me at least 6 GRAND in LABOR.

That is CRAZY, my question is what does everyone pay for these upgrade? What do some shops on here charge? Id be looking at sending my car out of state to get the work done if it means I won't be paying more in labor than I did on my Supercharger.

mcdoogle6969 · 01-05-2012, 09:07 PM

If that's the case I mine as well sell my car and stick the cash in buying me a C6 Z06 and throw some bolt-ons on it. Jeez. lol

CosmicBrut · 01-05-2012, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mcdoogle6969

I'm not sure if this is the right thread...but I'm looking at doing mods to my Camaro this winter. Mod plans are L99 to LS3 conversion, cam, new exhaust, catch can, HE upgrade, and that is where I left off...Now, the guy who is working on my car throughout this build is wanting to charge me at least 6 GRAND in LABOR.

That is CRAZY, my question is what does everyone pay for these upgrade? What do some shops on here charge? Id be looking at sending my car out of state to get the work done if it means I won't be paying more in labor than I did on my Supercharger.

Just to clarify...is it 6 grand for everything or just for labor not including parts?

oldfriend · 01-05-2012, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mcdoogle6969

I'm not sure if this is the right thread...but I'm looking at doing mods to my Camaro this winter. Mod plans are L99 to LS3 conversion, cam, new exhaust, catch can, HE upgrade, and that is where I left off...Now, the guy who is working on my car throughout this build is wanting to charge me at least 6 GRAND in LABOR.
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That is CRAZY, my question is what does everyone pay for these upgrade? What do some shops on here charge? Id be looking at sending my car out of state to get the work done if it means I won't be paying more in labor than I did on my Supercharger.

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Originally Posted by CosmicBrut

Just to clarify...is it 6 grand for everything or just for labor not including parts?

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mcdoogle6969 · 01-05-2012, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CosmicBrut

Just to clarify...is it 6 grand for everything or just for labor not including parts?

Just for labor.

CosmicBrut · 01-05-2012, 09:43 PM

Sorry to ask the question that was already answered but that just seemed ridiculously high just for labor for the work being done.

mcdoogle6969 · 01-05-2012, 09:51 PM

I agree, that's why I'm asking on here. I want to mod the car more (goal is to break 650rwhp) but the only good place around my area is this guy. So I'm either contemplating on going with it, going out of state to get it done (jannetty racing?) or sell it and buy a 08 Jet Stream Blue Z06.

CosmicBrut · 01-05-2012, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mcdoogle6969

I agree, that's why I'm asking on here. I want to mod the car more (goal is to break 650rwhp) but the only good place around my area is this guy. So I'm either contemplating on going with it, going out of state to get it done (jannetty racing?) or sell it and buy a 08 Jet Stream Blue Z06.

The closest place to you I know of is livernois motorsports in Michigan. I have no exp with them but I hear good things from others on here. All I can tell you is don't settle on a shop just because they are close. Remember a good tuner can make a stage 3 cam drive very well but a bad tuner can make a stage one drive terrible. So go to a reputable shop if you can.

papabearcamaro · 01-06-2012, 02:32 AM

We need more info....
What are they figuring for total hours of labor for the job and what is their hourly rate?

Falundir · 01-06-2012, 02:55 AM

EVERYTHING you see in my sig cost less than 2k in labor FYI.

mcdoogle6969 · 01-06-2012, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by papabearcamaro

We need more info....
What are they figuring for total hours of labor for the job and what is their hourly rate?

They said they would have to drop the motor, take the front bumper off, ect..I don't remember, but I'm pretty sure it was around 55+ hours and they charge 125 an hour.

Andy@Livernois · 01-06-2012, 08:37 AM

While not knowing every detail will make it difficult to tell you exactly how out of line it is, something seems a miss. Interestingly we were just in Wausau dropping off a customer's G8 that we worked on.

Now, the KB does add a good deal of labor, just because the blower itself is relatively complex to install compared to others, so it will cost more to do a camshaft, and related install than say a Whipple or a Magnacharger would. If you would like, email a list of your goals and wants with the car, and I can put together an official estimate for you both with and without our transportation options.

My emails address is aricketts@livernoismotorsports.com

mcdoogle6969 · 01-06-2012, 12:17 PM

Email sent, thanks!

papabearcamaro · 01-06-2012, 06:39 PM

$125 an hour?????

Either I am getting a great rate on my work or your getting screwed on yours.

01-05-2012, 09:05 PM	#1
mcdoogle6969 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2008 Heritage 300C Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,911	QUESTION! Please help! I'm not sure if this is the right thread...but I'm looking at doing mods to my Camaro this winter. Mod plans are L99 to LS3 conversion, cam, new exhaust, catch can, HE upgrade, and that is where I left off...Now, the guy who is working on my car throughout this build is wanting to charge me at least 6 GRAND in LABOR. That is CRAZY, my question is what does everyone pay for these upgrade? What do some shops on here charge? Id be looking at sending my car out of state to get the work done if it means I won't be paying more in labor than I did on my Supercharger. __________________ BUILD THREAD

01-05-2012, 09:07 PM	#2
mcdoogle6969 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2008 Heritage 300C Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,911	If that's the case I mine as well sell my car and stick the cash in buying me a C6 Z06 and throw some bolt-ons on it. Jeez. lol __________________ BUILD THREAD

01-05-2012, 09:43 PM	#6
CosmicBrut Drives: 2011 CGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Edison NJ Posts: 115	Sorry to ask the question that was already answered but that just seemed ridiculously high just for labor for the work being done. __________________ 2011 SS/RS A6 TSP 229/236, TSP ported heads, FAST 102 intake, Vmax ported throttle body, Circle D 3200 stall, CAI cold air intake, Kooks complete system, installed and tuned by ECS 11.36@121

01-05-2012, 09:51 PM	#7
mcdoogle6969 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2008 Heritage 300C Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,911	I agree, that's why I'm asking on here. I want to mod the car more (goal is to break 650rwhp) but the only good place around my area is this guy. So I'm either contemplating on going with it, going out of state to get it done (jannetty racing?) or sell it and buy a 08 Jet Stream Blue Z06. __________________ BUILD THREAD

01-06-2012, 02:32 AM	#9
papabearcamaro Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: WI. Posts: 1,744	We need more info.... What are they figuring for total hours of labor for the job and what is their hourly rate? __________________ SOLD(Traded for 2012 Silverado Z71 4x4 and 2012 Sonic Hatch.)...2010 Camaro 1SS/RS/LS3,yellow with House of Kolor Tangerine Pearl rally stripes,manual trans.Hurst short throw shifter,4 pack rally gauges,Roto-Fab air intake,Kooks long tube headers with high-flow cats,Borla S-Type catback exhaust,Comp Cam,PRC ported heads,Maggie with 3.6 pulley and 1:1 cog drive,secondary fuel system with 65lb injectors,ADM digital A/F and Boost gauge,Pfadt trailing arms and subframe bushings.614.25rwhp/566.82rwtq on 8# of boost. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EX.Cab 4X4 Z71.

01-06-2012, 02:55 AM	#10
Falundir Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE - Hyper Blue, P85DL Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: East Bay Posts: 2,189 View My Garage	EVERYTHING you see in my sig cost less than 2k in labor FYI.

01-06-2012, 08:37 AM	#12
Andy@Livernois Drives: 1987 Buick Regal Turbo-T Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Blanc, MI/Dearborn Heights, MI Posts: 452	While not knowing every detail will make it difficult to tell you exactly how out of line it is, something seems a miss. Interestingly we were just in Wausau dropping off a customer's G8 that we worked on. Now, the KB does add a good deal of labor, just because the blower itself is relatively complex to install compared to others, so it will cost more to do a camshaft, and related install than say a Whipple or a Magnacharger would. If you would like, email a list of your goals and wants with the car, and I can put together an official estimate for you both with and without our transportation options. My emails address is aricketts@livernoismotorsports.com

01-06-2012, 12:17 PM	#13
mcdoogle6969 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2008 Heritage 300C Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,911	Email sent, thanks! __________________ BUILD THREAD

01-06-2012, 06:39 PM	#14
papabearcamaro Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: WI. Posts: 1,744	$125 an hour????? Either I am getting a great rate on my work or your getting screwed on yours. __________________ SOLD(Traded for 2012 Silverado Z71 4x4 and 2012 Sonic Hatch.)...2010 Camaro 1SS/RS/LS3,yellow with House of Kolor Tangerine Pearl rally stripes,manual trans.Hurst short throw shifter,4 pack rally gauges,Roto-Fab air intake,Kooks long tube headers with high-flow cats,Borla S-Type catback exhaust,Comp Cam,PRC ported heads,Maggie with 3.6 pulley and 1:1 cog drive,secondary fuel system with 65lb injectors,ADM digital A/F and Boost gauge,Pfadt trailing arms and subframe bushings.614.25rwhp/566.82rwtq on 8# of boost. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EX.Cab 4X4 Z71.

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