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dekan513 · 02-22-2012, 07:06 PM

how much does it cost on average to do this parts install just a average cam upgrade cam that is

hunt · 02-22-2012, 07:14 PM

It could cost you up to 3k depending on your area and how good/well known/swamped the shop is. It could also cost you 1k from a shop hard up for work.

Whether you want to go with the cheap shop that may or may not get it right or the expensive shop (as long as they're reputable) that stands by their work and will get it right the first time is up to you.

dekan513 · 02-22-2012, 07:40 PM

just wanted an idea for next winter project. as this winter is almost over

NYJETSFAN · 02-22-2012, 07:53 PM

3k seems a bit high, I think 2300 should cover it.

hunt · 02-22-2012, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYJETSFAN

3k seems a bit high, I think 2300 should cover it.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=203429

My bad thought it was just a cam swap, 2300 does seem more reasonable for a top shop.

I'm paying 1700 for mine, fyi.

cam99 · 02-22-2012, 08:18 PM

curious, are these figures just labor, or is this including the cam and springs also?

jcollins91106 · 02-22-2012, 08:29 PM

jannety racing did mine for 1500, thats with the tune...3300 for custom grind cam, trunion upgrade all labor, gaskets,etc...Plus an SCT tuner 3300.

jcollins91106 · 02-22-2012, 08:32 PM

that included springs, pushrods, weld in 02 bung...all the goodies. JRE's work was so top notch...I could wite a book on all the things that they have dome to please me and testimate to their attention to detail.

matt55 · 02-22-2012, 08:48 PM

$1440 RPM in nc
Cam instal tune oil...
$1800 with oil pump

jcollins91106 · 02-22-2012, 08:57 PM

OP, what I can say is, find a reputable shop that works on ls motors and or vettes...you probably can get a good deal. However you are going inernally to the motor, I personally chose to Pay the little bit extra for the outstanding reputation the shop has....Every cam install horror story I read im glad I did.

jcollins91106 · 02-22-2012, 08:59 PM

1500 for all the labor including 2 hours on the dyno being tuned

brantley847 · 02-22-2012, 08:59 PM

Mine is in the shop right now...

2700 for Parts and included all fluids (price is a bit higher for parts because it is an auto doing a conversion)
-LS3 Conversion
-Cam
-3000 Torque Converter (was around 1k with fluids)
-Vmax ported TB (150)
-Melling oil pump (70)
-Transmission cooler (70-90)

Mike Norris gave me a package deal, so I don't really know what the conversion and cam price was... but the total package price with all the supporting mods seemed very fair.

Install for everything - $1500
Dyno Tune - $500.

jcollins91106 · 02-22-2012, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brantley847

Mine is in the shop right now...

2700 for Parts and included all fluids (price is a bit higher for parts because it is an auto doing a conversion)
-LS3 Conversion
-Cam
-3000 Torque Converter (was around 1k with fluids)
-Vmax ported TB (150)
-Melling oil pump (70)
-Transmission cooler (70-90)

Mike Norris gave me a package deal, so I don't really know what the conversion and cam price was... but the total package price with all the supporting mods seemed very fair.

Install for everything - $1500
Dyno Tune - $500.

so 27 + 15??? or 2700 total

SUX2BU · 02-22-2012, 09:06 PM

Save a bunch of $$ and do it yourself!

jcollins91106 · 02-22-2012, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brantley847

Mine is in the shop right now...

2700 for Parts and included all fluids (price is a bit higher for parts because it is an auto doing a conversion)
-LS3 Conversion
-Cam
-3000 Torque Converter (was around 1k with fluids)
-Vmax ported TB (150)
-Melling oil pump (70)
-Transmission cooler (70-90)

Mike Norris gave me a package deal, so I don't really know what the conversion and cam price was... but the total package price with all the supporting mods seemed very fair.

Install for everything - $1500
Dyno Tune - $500.

2700 + 1500? total

GEEo · 02-22-2012, 09:15 PM

here they charged $700 for labor to do a cam swap.

jcollins91106 · 02-22-2012, 09:45 PM

naturally down south and mid west seems to be a hell of alot cheaper.... damn north east lol

bcp7272 · 02-22-2012, 09:47 PM

Nesmith Chevrolet in Claxton Georgia quoted me $1100 parts and labor. But they said this price depended on the lifter retainers being able to hold the lifters up. They said on higher mileage motors, sometimes the won't hold. But since I had under 10k, it shouldn't be a problem. Mine would be cheaper since it is a 6spd. The auto is higher due to the conversion needed.

jcollins91106 · 02-22-2012, 09:50 PM

thats still a good price...dont forget to add the cost of a dyno tune

Dznts · 02-22-2012, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GEEo

here they charged $700 for labor to do a cam swap.

where was here? in muskogee?

SUX2BU · 02-22-2012, 10:05 PM

You should come down to Texas, well known private installers do cam/spring installs on LSx motors for $200!

I'm all about racing on a budget. I bought a really nice used cam for $100, some TSP valve springs for $286 and a jug of coolant for $10! Cammed for under $400!

brantley847 · 02-22-2012, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcollins91106

2700 + 1500? total

2700 parts
1500 install
500 dyno

$4700 total for the cam/conversion, but that included its supporting mods I listed above....again, mine is a bit higher because of it is an L99 and we are removing VVT/DOD

Dznts · 02-22-2012, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUX2BU

You should come down to Texas, well known private installers do cam/spring installs on LSx motors for $200!

I'm all about racing on a budget. I bought a really nice used cam for $100, some TSP valve springs for $286 and a jug of coolant for $10! Cammed for under $400!

wow you sir have just peeked my interest with these low prices

east TX Muscle cars · 02-23-2012, 11:51 AM

WE do them for 1495.00 installed and tuned. parts and all.

you should be able to get it all for around that up to about $1800. if your a l99 car the price is completely different

SUX2BU · 02-23-2012, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dznts

wow you sir have just peeked my interest with these low prices

I'm a master at finding the best prices on earth!

02-22-2012, 07:06 PM	#1
dekan513 chevy pride Drives: 2ss/rs Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pikeville ky Posts: 1,535 View My Garage	cam install price how much does it cost on average to do this parts install just a average cam upgrade cam that is

02-22-2012, 08:18 PM	#6
cam99 Drives: 2010 ss/rs Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 898	curious, are these figures just labor, or is this including the cam and springs also? __________________ 2012 ZL1 11.59@118.9

02-22-2012, 08:29 PM	#7
jcollins91106 Drives: 2010 2ss m6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: staten island, ny Posts: 512	jannety racing did mine for 1500, thats with the tune...3300 for custom grind cam, trunion upgrade all labor, gaskets,etc...Plus an SCT tuner 3300. __________________ 2010 2ss M6, TSP 1 7/8 Long Tube headers,dual electric cutouts, 3" pipes all the way back to magnaflows. elite engineering catch can, custom painted engine cover,CAI cold air intake, apex cold air racescoop, jannety racing 470 hp kit, custom JRE hot rough idle blower cam, jannety racing dyno tuned. pfadt lowering springs, lsr short throw shifter, custom sub setup,sony 7" indash nav, interior stiching dye, 20% tint all around, HAVOC spoiler, tail light black out, chevy emblem black out, seibon BBII carbon fiber hood,Front and rear bowtie blackouts. 461 rwhp and not done yet!

02-22-2012, 08:32 PM	#8
jcollins91106 Drives: 2010 2ss m6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: staten island, ny Posts: 512	that included springs, pushrods, weld in 02 bung...all the goodies. JRE's work was so top notch...I could wite a book on all the things that they have dome to please me and testimate to their attention to detail. __________________ 2010 2ss M6, TSP 1 7/8 Long Tube headers,dual electric cutouts, 3" pipes all the way back to magnaflows. elite engineering catch can, custom painted engine cover,CAI cold air intake, apex cold air racescoop, jannety racing 470 hp kit, custom JRE hot rough idle blower cam, jannety racing dyno tuned. pfadt lowering springs, lsr short throw shifter, custom sub setup,sony 7" indash nav, interior stiching dye, 20% tint all around, HAVOC spoiler, tail light black out, chevy emblem black out, seibon BBII carbon fiber hood,Front and rear bowtie blackouts. 461 rwhp and not done yet!

02-22-2012, 08:48 PM	#9
matt55 Drives: 2010 SS AMB , mini revo Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 634	$1440 RPM in nc Cam instal tune oil... $1800 with oil pump __________________ Vararam , OBX LTs.

02-22-2012, 07:14 PM	#2
hunt Drives: 10 SS 08 Triumph 675 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 209	It could cost you up to 3k depending on your area and how good/well known/swamped the shop is. It could also cost you 1k from a shop hard up for work. Whether you want to go with the cheap shop that may or may not get it right or the expensive shop (as long as they're reputable) that stands by their work and will get it right the first time is up to you.

02-22-2012, 07:40 PM	#3
dekan513 chevy pride Drives: 2ss/rs Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pikeville ky Posts: 1,535 View My Garage	just wanted an idea for next winter project. as this winter is almost over

02-22-2012, 07:53 PM	#4
NYJETSFAN El Hefe Drives: Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,057	3k seems a bit high, I think 2300 should cover it.

02-22-2012, 08:57 PM	#10
jcollins91106 Drives: 2010 2ss m6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: staten island, ny Posts: 512	OP, what I can say is, find a reputable shop that works on ls motors and or vettes...you probably can get a good deal. However you are going inernally to the motor, I personally chose to Pay the little bit extra for the outstanding reputation the shop has....Every cam install horror story I read im glad I did. __________________ 2010 2ss M6, TSP 1 7/8 Long Tube headers,dual electric cutouts, 3" pipes all the way back to magnaflows. elite engineering catch can, custom painted engine cover,CAI cold air intake, apex cold air racescoop, jannety racing 470 hp kit, custom JRE hot rough idle blower cam, jannety racing dyno tuned. pfadt lowering springs, lsr short throw shifter, custom sub setup,sony 7" indash nav, interior stiching dye, 20% tint all around, HAVOC spoiler, tail light black out, chevy emblem black out, seibon BBII carbon fiber hood,Front and rear bowtie blackouts. 461 rwhp and not done yet!

02-22-2012, 08:59 PM	#11
jcollins91106 Drives: 2010 2ss m6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: staten island, ny Posts: 512	1500 for all the labor including 2 hours on the dyno being tuned __________________ 2010 2ss M6, TSP 1 7/8 Long Tube headers,dual electric cutouts, 3" pipes all the way back to magnaflows. elite engineering catch can, custom painted engine cover,CAI cold air intake, apex cold air racescoop, jannety racing 470 hp kit, custom JRE hot rough idle blower cam, jannety racing dyno tuned. pfadt lowering springs, lsr short throw shifter, custom sub setup,sony 7" indash nav, interior stiching dye, 20% tint all around, HAVOC spoiler, tail light black out, chevy emblem black out, seibon BBII carbon fiber hood,Front and rear bowtie blackouts. 461 rwhp and not done yet!

02-22-2012, 08:59 PM	#12
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,383	Mine is in the shop right now... 2700 for Parts and included all fluids (price is a bit higher for parts because it is an auto doing a conversion) -LS3 Conversion -Cam -3000 Torque Converter (was around 1k with fluids) -Vmax ported TB (150) -Melling oil pump (70) -Transmission cooler (70-90) Mike Norris gave me a package deal, so I don't really know what the conversion and cam price was... but the total package price with all the supporting mods seemed very fair. Install for everything - $1500 Dyno Tune - $500. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Performance: 439 RWHP A6: 226/236 Comp Cam, Kooks 1-7/8, CAInc, Borla S type, FTI Converter, Vmax TB, Rx Catch Can, Trans cooler, SLP 160 termo, Melling high volume, Eibach Springs/Sways 1" drop, Whiteline complete bushing kit. Appearance:Smoked side markers and black bowties. Blk / Blue Carbon Fiber interior trim. Next in order: F14s, 3.70 gears, DSS Axles, End links/Toe rods/trailing arms, Ported heads, S/C. 1100 7/02 Ordered 3800 8/09 Order produced 4200 8/13 Shipped 6000 8/24 HOME!

02-22-2012, 09:06 PM	#14
SUX2BU Quit being a pu$$y Drives: FAST Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sachse TX (DFW) Posts: 5,467 View My Garage	Save a bunch of $$ and do it yourself! __________________ <----- Click HERE to see ALL of my mods/write ups

02-22-2012, 09:15 PM	#16
GEEo OKCamaros Drives: '13 WRX STi Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Muskogee, OK Posts: 4,621	here they charged $700 for labor to do a cam swap.

02-22-2012, 09:45 PM	#17
jcollins91106 Drives: 2010 2ss m6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: staten island, ny Posts: 512	naturally down south and mid west seems to be a hell of alot cheaper.... damn north east lol __________________ 2010 2ss M6, TSP 1 7/8 Long Tube headers,dual electric cutouts, 3" pipes all the way back to magnaflows. elite engineering catch can, custom painted engine cover,CAI cold air intake, apex cold air racescoop, jannety racing 470 hp kit, custom JRE hot rough idle blower cam, jannety racing dyno tuned. pfadt lowering springs, lsr short throw shifter, custom sub setup,sony 7" indash nav, interior stiching dye, 20% tint all around, HAVOC spoiler, tail light black out, chevy emblem black out, seibon BBII carbon fiber hood,Front and rear bowtie blackouts. 461 rwhp and not done yet!

02-22-2012, 09:47 PM	#18
bcp7272 Drives: 2010 rs/ss Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: savannah Posts: 47	Nesmith Chevrolet in Claxton Georgia quoted me $1100 parts and labor. But they said this price depended on the lifter retainers being able to hold the lifters up. They said on higher mileage motors, sometimes the won't hold. But since I had under 10k, it shouldn't be a problem. Mine would be cheaper since it is a 6spd. The auto is higher due to the conversion needed.

02-22-2012, 09:50 PM	#19
jcollins91106 Drives: 2010 2ss m6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: staten island, ny Posts: 512	thats still a good price...dont forget to add the cost of a dyno tune __________________ 2010 2ss M6, TSP 1 7/8 Long Tube headers,dual electric cutouts, 3" pipes all the way back to magnaflows. elite engineering catch can, custom painted engine cover,CAI cold air intake, apex cold air racescoop, jannety racing 470 hp kit, custom JRE hot rough idle blower cam, jannety racing dyno tuned. pfadt lowering springs, lsr short throw shifter, custom sub setup,sony 7" indash nav, interior stiching dye, 20% tint all around, HAVOC spoiler, tail light black out, chevy emblem black out, seibon BBII carbon fiber hood,Front and rear bowtie blackouts. 461 rwhp and not done yet!

02-22-2012, 10:05 PM	#21
SUX2BU Quit being a pu$$y Drives: FAST Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sachse TX (DFW) Posts: 5,467 View My Garage	You should come down to Texas, well known private installers do cam/spring installs on LSx motors for $200! I'm all about racing on a budget. I bought a really nice used cam for $100, some TSP valve springs for $286 and a jug of coolant for $10! Cammed for under $400! __________________ <----- Click HERE to see ALL of my mods/write ups

02-23-2012, 11:51 AM	#24
east TX Muscle cars Drives: 2x 05 Vettes/65'AC cobra/68 camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: LONGVIEW, TEXAS Posts: 742	WE do them for 1495.00 installed and tuned. parts and all. you should be able to get it all for around that up to about $1800. if your a l99 car the price is completely different __________________

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