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Camper · 10-08-2012, 06:31 PM

Hey guys- do to some of my labor only install quotes coming back with significant discrepancies, I thought i'd ask opinions. This is for full cam upgrade including cam/springs/pushrods/oil pump/timing chain/trunion/etc.

thoughts?

Crime2 · 10-08-2012, 06:38 PM

I think I know who you higher quote is from. If it is who I think I would recommend them.

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litle88 · 10-08-2012, 06:39 PM

250 to upgrade the rockers?!?! Daaaamn! They are thirsty lol

Unreal · 10-08-2012, 06:57 PM

$250 for an hour worth of work? I paid way less than that because I was lazy and wanted them done when I was out of town.

Don't you have a friend to do it? Out here a case of beer and dinner would get you all that done.

Camper · 10-08-2012, 07:00 PM

If I was back home in AZ and not stuck in a corporate apartment on business in Iowa over the next 5 months I could do it..

Ebbsnflows · 10-08-2012, 07:26 PM

14 Hours for a cam install??? Is this a reputable shop with knowledge of LSx motors or is your local Meineke doing the job? It's a 10-11 hr job even for an amateur wrench turner doing it for the first time. The 2nd estimate is FAR closer to what I would expect to pay (if I ever let anyone wrench on my car besides me)

Camper · 10-08-2012, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ebbsnflows

14 Hours for a cam install??? Is this a reputable shop with knowledge of LSx motors or is your local Meineke doing the job? It's a 10-11 hr job even for an amateur wrench turner doing it for the first time. The 2nd estimate is FAR closer to what I would expect to pay (if I ever let anyone wrench on my car besides me)

thank you, thats what I was thinking. Just wanted to make sure I wasnt thinking crazy.

The 2 quotes are Chicago based shops,

First being Finish Line Performance
Second being Speed Inc.

if anyone knows of any other shops within a reasonable distance of central Iowa, im all ears.

lewylew · 10-08-2012, 07:39 PM

I had an LS3 coversion done for under $3500 including all parts and tune.

litle88 · 10-08-2012, 07:48 PM

Lol finishline is expensive as HELLLLLLL!!!!
You can skip them lol

Have you tried Straightline in New Lenox?
They are an awesome humble group of guys that have been around for a good while doing LSX stuff. Call them up ask for Nick or email them iirc it's sales@1320.com

Jcobra · 10-08-2012, 07:53 PM

Speed inc did a nice job with mine.

Camper · 10-08-2012, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by litle88

Lol finishline is expensive as HELLLLLLL!!!!
You can skip them lol

Have you tried Straightline in New Lenox?
They are an awesome humble group of guys that have been around for a good while doing LSX stuff. Call them up ask for Nick or email them iirc it's sales@1320.com

just shot them an email. Thanks!

stikSS · 10-08-2012, 08:02 PM

Hell... i would do the install for 700.00!!

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ITGuy11 · 10-08-2012, 09:46 PM

The second quote is about right for a shop. The first one is comical.

SirCrush32 · 10-09-2012, 08:55 AM

I wish you were closer to me or I would help you. I just finished my Heads, Cam install. I also added the Trunion, LT Headers, Exhaust, C5-R Timing Chain. I spent a few hours each day and ran into small issues. But from what I lean with your what you want. I could knock that out in less than a day.

10-08-2012, 06:31 PM	#1
Camper Banned Drives: 10' 2SS LS3 M6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 1,370	Cam install quotes. Hey guys- do to some of my labor only install quotes coming back with significant discrepancies, I thought i'd ask opinions. This is for full cam upgrade including cam/springs/pushrods/oil pump/timing chain/trunion/etc. thoughts? Attached Images

10-08-2012, 06:39 PM	#3
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	250 to upgrade the rockers?!?! Daaaamn! They are thirsty lol __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

10-08-2012, 06:57 PM	#4
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	$250 for an hour worth of work? I paid way less than that because I was lazy and wanted them done when I was out of town. Don't you have a friend to do it? Out here a case of beer and dinner would get you all that done. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

10-08-2012, 07:26 PM	#6
Ebbsnflows Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1-1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western NC Posts: 405	14 Hours for a cam install??? Is this a reputable shop with knowledge of LSx motors or is your local Meineke doing the job? It's a 10-11 hr job even for an amateur wrench turner doing it for the first time. The 2nd estimate is FAR closer to what I would expect to pay (if I ever let anyone wrench on my car besides me) __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1/1LE

10-08-2012, 07:39 PM	#8
lewylew Drives: 2010 ZL550& 2021 C8 Z51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Near Philadelphia Posts: 1,583 View My Garage	I had an LS3 coversion done for under $3500 including all parts and tune. __________________

10-08-2012, 06:38 PM	#2
Crime2 Got Boost? Drives: 2010 1SS RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 606	I think I know who you higher quote is from. If it is who I think I would recommend them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. If it is spelllled wrong, deal with it.

10-08-2012, 07:00 PM	#5
Camper Banned Drives: 10' 2SS LS3 M6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 1,370	If I was back home in AZ and not stuck in a corporate apartment on business in Iowa over the next 5 months I could do it..

10-08-2012, 07:48 PM	#9
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Lol finishline is expensive as HELLLLLLL!!!! You can skip them lol Have you tried Straightline in New Lenox? They are an awesome humble group of guys that have been around for a good while doing LSX stuff. Call them up ask for Nick or email them iirc it's sales@1320.com __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

10-08-2012, 07:53 PM	#10
Jcobra Drives: 2010 2ss/rs M6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Il Posts: 931	Speed inc did a nice job with mine.

10-08-2012, 08:02 PM	#12
stikSS 9691 & 97586 Drives: 2010 SS, 1999 SS, 1993 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 2,814 View My Garage	Hell... i would do the install for 700.00!! Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 __________________ http://www.camarosouth.com camarosouth@hotmail.com

10-08-2012, 09:46 PM	#13
ITGuy11 Burning up tires Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Macomb Twp, MI Posts: 717	The second quote is about right for a shop. The first one is comical.

10-09-2012, 08:55 AM	#14
SirCrush32 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS 45th Anniv Edt Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 81	I wish you were closer to me or I would help you. I just finished my Heads, Cam install. I also added the Trunion, LT Headers, Exhaust, C5-R Timing Chain. I spent a few hours each day and ran into small issues. But from what I lean with your what you want. I could knock that out in less than a day.