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B4TM4N · 05-25-2016, 12:57 PM

I was quoted 6k for a cam install, dyno tune, and stall converter. Couldn't believe it was that much for an L99 vs a ls3 which runs 2500. Any other places I should try and see what their costs would be? Really want to cam my car but for 6k I might as well do a supercharger. Thanks!!!

pyroguy · 05-25-2016, 01:26 PM

Not sure what a reasonable price is for a cam install, but I know that typically with a L99 cam install, as long as it isn't a AFM cam, they replace the AFM parts which adds to the cost.

ClawSS · 05-25-2016, 01:36 PM

That's about right. Most L99 prices are depending on the cam choice. You can cheap out and just swap the cam for a mild one allowing you to keep VVT and DoD and the stock converter without a lifter swap, but that's really a silly idea since you are opening up the engine anyway.

$1000 - Since you include a T/C in your list for a good one by itself.
$400 - DoD deletion kit (lifters, etc.). I recommed to leave VVT and get a tuner that understands it. Do NOT convert the L99 to an LS3 or you spend more in that conversion and may lose potential power gains.
$800 - Cam + Springs + pushrods + gasket kit
$100 - Cam Phase Limiter
$1000 - labor for install of cam
$300 - labor for T/C
$50 - fluids
$500 - tune

Headers? w/ or w/out cats?
Oil Pump?

I'd say if you add in headers, and the oil pump you'd be nearer 5k, but your labor in your area may be higher. Not sure if I missed anything.

B4TM4N · 05-25-2016, 01:38 PM

Should have went with the manual! Thanks guy just didn't want to get taken advantage of! I guess it's just headers, dyno tune, and full exhaust until later on in life when I get a c6 z06 for a steal

ClawSS · 05-25-2016, 01:42 PM

So headers were in the cost?

Ls3Raper · 05-25-2016, 02:01 PM

6k is alittle high. IMO
Give or take the location your in but I personally would never quote someone that much. I know shops around here are quoting for m6 cars $1100 cam installed and $1400 drive out after tuned I'd shop around unless you have he money. $1000 labor is by the book it can be done for much less.

ClawSS · 05-25-2016, 02:03 PM

Really? On a L99? Y'all are cutthroat down in Tx, Raper!

Bodywerks · 05-25-2016, 02:08 PM

I'd ask for an itemized quote, but that is a tad high. To do it right, though, will be in the 4500+ range

B4TM4N · 05-25-2016, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bodywerks

I'd ask for an itemized quote, but that is a tad high. To do it right, though, will be in the 4500+ range

Well with an l99 with any decent sized can you have to get a stall converter(yank 3200 is $1200), the heads have to come off(from what I was told, so more labor), night fury cam, gaskets, and retainers(800 bucks), dyno tune(500 bucks), dod delete (500 bucks) but I just don't see how that amounts to 3 grand in labor!!! But again I don't know much on the mechanical side. I wouldn't mind driving my car to a good shop if it will reduce the costs!!!! (Btw I was quoted this by cbi street cars in St. Louis and they are the only shop in Missouri I'd trust with my baby

Bodywerks · 05-25-2016, 02:40 PM

Night fury means vvt delete also. Don't forget chain and timing gear, and new head hardware.
Labor is going to take an honest 20-25 man hours for all that work. Ls3 is just the cam and most shops charge 10-12 hours labor just for that. Heads n transmission and afm/dod delete I could see being another 10 hours easy.

flyer08 · 05-25-2016, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bodywerks

Night fury means vvt delete also. Don't forget chain and timing gear, and new head hardware.
Labor is going to take an honest 20-25 man hours for all that work. Ls3 is just the cam and most shops charge 10-12 hours labor just for that. Heads n transmission and afm/dod delete I could see being another 10 hours easy.

There is a night fury vvt cam. You are looking at upwards around 5k most shops. Come down to Texas and can hook you up with a guy for around ~3k parts and labor

B4TM4N · 05-25-2016, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by flyer08

There is a night fury vvt cam. You are looking at upwards around 5k most shops. Come down to Texas and can hook you up with a guy for around ~3k parts and labor

Would he also tune it? And how reputable! I don't want a 10,000 dollar engine to blow up

0331Marine · 05-25-2016, 03:33 PM

For that price you might as well install a supercharger.

B4TM4N · 05-25-2016, 03:36 PM

Was thinking the same thing! But there is just something about a lope in an ls engine

05-25-2016, 12:57 PM	#1
B4TM4N Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: May 2014 Location: gower Posts: 49	6k for a cam install, stall converter, and dyno tune I was quoted 6k for a cam install, dyno tune, and stall converter. Couldn't believe it was that much for an L99 vs a ls3 which runs 2500. Any other places I should try and see what their costs would be? Really want to cam my car but for 6k I might as well do a supercharger. Thanks!!!

05-25-2016, 01:26 PM	#2
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05-25-2016, 01:36 PM	#3
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	That's about right. Most L99 prices are depending on the cam choice. You can cheap out and just swap the cam for a mild one allowing you to keep VVT and DoD and the stock converter without a lifter swap, but that's really a silly idea since you are opening up the engine anyway. $1000 - Since you include a T/C in your list for a good one by itself. $400 - DoD deletion kit (lifters, etc.). I recommed to leave VVT and get a tuner that understands it. Do NOT convert the L99 to an LS3 or you spend more in that conversion and may lose potential power gains. $800 - Cam + Springs + pushrods + gasket kit $100 - Cam Phase Limiter $1000 - labor for install of cam $300 - labor for T/C $50 - fluids $500 - tune Headers? w/ or w/out cats? Oil Pump? I'd say if you add in headers, and the oil pump you'd be nearer 5k, but your labor in your area may be higher. Not sure if I missed anything. __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.

05-25-2016, 01:42 PM	#5
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	So headers were in the cost? __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.

05-25-2016, 02:03 PM	#7
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	Really? On a L99? Y'all are cutthroat down in Tx, Raper! __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.

05-25-2016, 01:38 PM	#4
B4TM4N Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: May 2014 Location: gower Posts: 49	Should have went with the manual! Thanks guy just didn't want to get taken advantage of! I guess it's just headers, dyno tune, and full exhaust until later on in life when I get a c6 z06 for a steal

05-25-2016, 02:01 PM	#6
Ls3Raper Drives: 2010 Camaro ss m6 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Killeen Tx Posts: 105	6k is alittle high. IMO Give or take the location your in but I personally would never quote someone that much. I know shops around here are quoting for m6 cars $1100 cam installed and $1400 drive out after tuned I'd shop around unless you have he money. $1000 labor is by the book it can be done for much less.

05-25-2016, 02:08 PM	#8
Bodywerks Drives: 2015 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Tucson Posts: 866	I'd ask for an itemized quote, but that is a tad high. To do it right, though, will be in the 4500+ range __________________ 2015 SS/RS/1LE HSA delete, VMAX throttle body, CAI inc. Intake, PRC255 heads, BTR 660 springs, BTR cryo-treated rockers, PAT G 232/240 .654/.626 110+2, johnson 2110's, Manton 502 pushrods, C5R, Melling high volume/high pressure, Powerbond 25% underdrive pulley, Proform covers, Kooks stepped headers, catless mids, Doug Thorley exhaust. 512rwhp, 446rwtq on a mustang dyno, tuned by Cunningham motorsports.

05-25-2016, 02:40 PM	#10
Bodywerks Drives: 2015 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Tucson Posts: 866	Night fury means vvt delete also. Don't forget chain and timing gear, and new head hardware. Labor is going to take an honest 20-25 man hours for all that work. Ls3 is just the cam and most shops charge 10-12 hours labor just for that. Heads n transmission and afm/dod delete I could see being another 10 hours easy. __________________ 2015 SS/RS/1LE HSA delete, VMAX throttle body, CAI inc. Intake, PRC255 heads, BTR 660 springs, BTR cryo-treated rockers, PAT G 232/240 .654/.626 110+2, johnson 2110's, Manton 502 pushrods, C5R, Melling high volume/high pressure, Powerbond 25% underdrive pulley, Proform covers, Kooks stepped headers, catless mids, Doug Thorley exhaust. 512rwhp, 446rwtq on a mustang dyno, tuned by Cunningham motorsports.

05-25-2016, 03:33 PM	#13
0331Marine Drives: 2012 SS/RS MN6 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Covington Ga Posts: 783	For that price you might as well install a supercharger.

05-25-2016, 03:36 PM	#14
B4TM4N Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: May 2014 Location: gower Posts: 49	Was thinking the same thing! But there is just something about a lope in an ls engine