$4700 ON LABOR FOR LSA INSTALL?? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

champwynn · 10-25-2019, 11:49 AM

VVT DOD DELETE WITH CAM INSTALL $1000 (10 HOURS)
HEADER INSTALL $400(4HR)
LSA INSTALL $1500 (15HRS)
ICE TRUNK TANK INSTALL $300 (3HRS)
ZL1 PUMP AND DSX AUX PUMP $600 (6HRS)
CYLINDER HEAD MACH SHOP $400 (4HRS)
TUNE $500

TOTAL 4700

Is this over priced? Since the LS3 intake and front accessories are coming off anyways. The mechanic would just be placing lsa parts in replace the ls3 parts?I understand it may take a little more work but 15hrs?

Vegas Bound · 10-25-2019, 11:53 AM

Doesn't seem unreasonable. Might as well do flexfuel while you have everything apart.

champwynn · 10-25-2019, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

Doesn't seem unreasonable. Might as well do flexfuel while you have everything apart.

The dsx aux pump is for the flex fuel.

Scott S · 10-25-2019, 12:21 PM

Unfortunately if you can not do it yourself you are going to pay...

champwynn · 10-25-2019, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott S

Unfortunately if you can not do it yourself you are going to pay...

I don't mind paying, I just don't want to pay more than I should have to.

RankSS · 10-25-2019, 01:36 PM

I think you are getting a lot done for the money. This is only true if they stick to this price and not try for more after.

SSEssence · 10-25-2019, 01:38 PM

That sounds cheap for all that youre doing.

fif_gen_powa · 10-25-2019, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by champwynn

VVT DOD DELETE WITH CAM INSTALL $1000 (10 HOURS)
HEADER INSTALL $400(4HR)
LSA INSTALL $1500 (15HRS)
ICE TRUNK TANK INSTALL $300 (3HRS)
ZL1 PUMP AND DSX AUX PUMP $600 (6HRS)
CYLINDER HEAD MACH SHOP $400 (4HRS)
TUNE $500

TOTAL 4700

Is this over priced? Since the LS3 intake and front accessories are coming off anyways. The mechanic would just be placing lsa parts in replace the ls3 parts?I understand it may take a little more work but 15hrs?

Everything seems reasonable except the lsa install. I don't see how it could possibly take 15 hours to bolt on a supercharger and brackets

champwynn · 10-25-2019, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by fif_gen_powa

Everything seems reasonable except the lsa install. I don't see how it could possibly take 15 hours to bolt on a supercharger and brackets

That's how i feel. Everything looks great except the lsa install for 15 hours.

Batmanntexas · 10-25-2019, 03:16 PM

Agreed, 15hrs for the LSA install, in addition to the rest is excessive. Should be more like 5hrs (or less), IMO.

I could see 15 hours (still seems like a stretch) for just the LSA install by itself, if that was the only work being done. I've done the LT4 conversion on an LT1 Corvette, a bit more involved than the LSA conversion on the L99, and that didn't take more than 15 hours in total.

-Scott

hunter1660 · 10-25-2019, 03:37 PM

Shop around and see

champwynn · 10-25-2019, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by hunter1660

Shop around and see

I live in Socal, options are slim. very slim

hammdo · 10-25-2019, 07:39 PM

Yeah, LSA install price is high. They are already doing most of the work with the DOD. I did all of that (except I did meth tank) myself and the LSA kit install after all the rest is much less time. You’re also paying for a full tune so, normal install with tune for LSA kit is ~$1200-$1300.

Just my humble opinion...

-Don

champwynn · 10-28-2019, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by hammdo

Yeah, LSA install price is high. They are already doing most of the work with the DOD. I did all of that (except I did meth tank) myself and the LSA kit install after all the rest is much less time. You’re also paying for a full tune so, normal install with tune for LSA kit is ~$1200-$1300.

Just my humble opinion...

-Don

Thank you! I always respect your opinion!

10-25-2019, 11:49 AM	#1
champwynn Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: SoCal Posts: 100	$4700 ON LABOR FOR LSA INSTALL?? VVT DOD DELETE WITH CAM INSTALL $1000 (10 HOURS) HEADER INSTALL $400(4HR) LSA INSTALL $1500 (15HRS) ICE TRUNK TANK INSTALL $300 (3HRS) ZL1 PUMP AND DSX AUX PUMP $600 (6HRS) CYLINDER HEAD MACH SHOP $400 (4HRS) TUNE $500 TOTAL 4700 Is this over priced? Since the LS3 intake and front accessories are coming off anyways. The mechanic would just be placing lsa parts in replace the ls3 parts?I understand it may take a little more work but 15hrs? __________________ 2002 Camaro SS mods (a lot) 2012 Camaro SS mods (a little) Last edited by champwynn; 10-25-2019 at 12:20 PM.

10-25-2019, 12:21 PM	#4
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10-25-2019, 01:36 PM	#6
RankSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saskatoon SK Can. Eh Posts: 365	I think you are getting a lot done for the money. This is only true if they stick to this price and not try for more after. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS RS, Maggie with 3.4" pulley, 60# injectors, ADM dual fuel pumps, ADM Stage 2 Cam with Brian Tooley springs and pushrods, black CAI intake, Stainless Works long tube headers w/gutted cats, ZL1 Diff w/offset bushings, Pfadt lowering springs, Pfadt sway bars, Pfadt solid sub frame mounts, BMR trailing arms and toe rods, Hurst short throw shifter, Painted on Hugger Orange stripes, Forgestar F14 Piano Black wheels, Nitto NT05 rubber.

10-25-2019, 01:38 PM	#7
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10-25-2019, 03:16 PM	#10
Batmanntexas Drives: 2012 Camaro SS (2SS) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,372 View My Garage	Agreed, 15hrs for the LSA install, in addition to the rest is excessive. Should be more like 5hrs (or less), IMO. I could see 15 hours (still seems like a stretch) for just the LSA install by itself, if that was the only work being done. I've done the LT4 conversion on an LT1 Corvette, a bit more involved than the LSA conversion on the L99, and that didn't take more than 15 hours in total. -Scott __________________ 745RWHP/634RWTQ on 93 @ 10psi 806/676 on E85 @ 10psi COTW 9/8/14

10-25-2019, 11:53 AM	#2
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	Doesn't seem unreasonable. Might as well do flexfuel while you have everything apart.

10-25-2019, 03:37 PM	#11
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10-25-2019, 07:39 PM	#13
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Yeah, LSA install price is high. They are already doing most of the work with the DOD. I did all of that (except I did meth tank) myself and the LSA kit install after all the rest is much less time. You’re also paying for a full tune so, normal install with tune for LSA kit is ~$1200-$1300. Just my humble opinion... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577