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Skooba_95 · 12-13-2018, 04:04 PM

I'm trying to figure out what a fair price is for a cam install. I usually install all my own parts but I'm trying to see if it will be worth it to take the easy road and pay someone else to install it for me. So Id like to see what everyone paid roughly for their cam install, and if you had anything else done at the same time. I'm an aircraft mechanic by trade so its just finding the time for me to do it myself.

pyroguy · 12-13-2018, 05:58 PM

About $2k for a manual (which I see you have) or about $4k for an automatic.

Roader · 12-13-2018, 07:41 PM

Yep, $2-2.5k for manual

RJT Impala · 12-13-2018, 08:40 PM

Man I miss the days of a small block Chevy cam swap: Buy the parts (solid lifter Duntov cam) over the counter from the Chevy parts department and 6-8 hours thrashing under the hood for completion (pull the radiator, intake manifold, timing chain cover, remove lifters and cam; reverse process with new and make final adjustments.) Total expense out of pocket under $100.

1JEWLDSSRS · 12-14-2018, 08:30 AM

I have an L99 and paid 6 for everything, including a stall converter and trans cooler.

acammer · 12-14-2018, 08:37 AM

$800-$1600 for the cam install on an LS3, and figure another $4-600 for tuning. If you're doing the timing chain tensioner (and I recommend you do) then the oil pump has to come off, which is some additional work (stupid pickup bolt). The L99 is significant more complicated, the heads have to come off to replace lifters, change the valley pan, VVT components, etc. And usually if you're doing a cam in an auto, you should be doing a stall as well.

JDP Sales · 12-14-2018, 09:11 AM

Depending on the shops labor rate your looking anywhere between $3-$4k with parts, install and tuning.

Good work isn't cheap and cheap work isn't good

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Cheers,

Kayla L.
801.545.4215

pyroguy · 12-14-2018, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JDP Sales

Good work isn't cheap and cheap work isn't good

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Cheers,

Kayla L.
801.545.4215

Kayla, truer words were never spoken! It sucks, but you have to pay to play.

Ashn_G_1LE · 12-14-2018, 11:54 AM

For A stage 3 cam kit (cam, titanium valve springs, pushrods, etc.) and a e85 flex fuel kit, all installed and tuned I paid 5k. I went to ARS here in socal and theyre known to be the best! Like Kayla said, "Good work isn't cheap and cheap work isn't good"

anthony.martinez · 12-14-2018, 12:16 PM

I did my own. It as hard as everyone makes it out to be. Probably a level 1.5 on the skill requirement.

Moto-Mojo · 12-14-2018, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by anthony.martinez

I did my own. It as hard as everyone makes it out to be. Probably a level 1.5 on the skill requirement.

What the hell does that mean? It is as hard? it isn’t as hard? 1.5 on what scale, 10?

rontammy0 · 12-14-2018, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by anthony.martinez

I did my own. It as hard as everyone makes it out to be. Probably a level 1.5 on the skill requirement.

Love to hear it....post up a vid.

anthony.martinez · 12-14-2018, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

Love to hear it....post up a vid.

cammed not tuned

CamaroFred · 12-14-2018, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by anthony.martinez

cammed not tuned

How did you get away with that?

12-13-2018, 04:04 PM	#1
Skooba_95 Drives: 2015 2SS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: World Wide Posts: 19	Cam Install I'm trying to figure out what a fair price is for a cam install. I usually install all my own parts but I'm trying to see if it will be worth it to take the easy road and pay someone else to install it for me. So Id like to see what everyone paid roughly for their cam install, and if you had anything else done at the same time. I'm an aircraft mechanic by trade so its just finding the time for me to do it myself.

12-13-2018, 05:58 PM	#2
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,917 View My Garage	About $2k for a manual (which I see you have) or about $4k for an automatic. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

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1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,434	I have an L99 and paid 6 for everything, including a stall converter and trans cooler. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

12-14-2018, 08:37 AM	#6
acammer GPI Sales Consultant Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS SGM Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Weedsport, NY Posts: 2,794 View My Garage	$800-$1600 for the cam install on an LS3, and figure another $4-600 for tuning. If you're doing the timing chain tensioner (and I recommend you do) then the oil pump has to come off, which is some additional work (stupid pickup bolt). The L99 is significant more complicated, the heads have to come off to replace lifters, change the valley pan, VVT components, etc. And usually if you're doing a cam in an auto, you should be doing a stall as well. __________________ GPI Max Package 2.0: Brodix BR7 heads/GPI porting, MAX3 cam, ST2116LSR, BSR Max Lift rockers, LS7 LSXR with 103mm TB, Vararam OTR, Mcleod RXT, G-Force/Strange 9" IRS setup with 4.63 gear. 551whp, 11.1@124mph. *Got a question about a GPI product? Feel free to shoot me a message!*

12-14-2018, 11:54 AM	#9
Ashn_G_1LE Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Dimas, CA Posts: 241 View My Garage	For A stage 3 cam kit (cam, titanium valve springs, pushrods, etc.) and a e85 flex fuel kit, all installed and tuned I paid 5k. I went to ARS here in socal and theyre known to be the best! Like Kayla said, "Good work isn't cheap and cheap work isn't good" __________________ Work hard, play harder

12-13-2018, 07:41 PM	#3
Roader Drives: Camaro Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Alabama Posts: 673	Yep, $2-2.5k for manual

12-13-2018, 08:40 PM	#4
RJT Impala Stovebolt BluFlame 6 Drives: '12 2LT/RS, IBM; '20 Traverse Prem Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wherever! Posts: 893 View My Garage	Man I miss the days of a small block Chevy cam swap: Buy the parts (solid lifter Duntov cam) over the counter from the Chevy parts department and 6-8 hours thrashing under the hood for completion (pull the radiator, intake manifold, timing chain cover, remove lifters and cam; reverse process with new and make final adjustments.) Total expense out of pocket under $100.

12-14-2018, 09:11 AM	#7
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Depending on the shops labor rate your looking anywhere between $3-$4k with parts, install and tuning. Good work isn't cheap and cheap work isn't good . Cheers, Kayla L. 801.545.4215

12-14-2018, 12:16 PM	#10
anthony.martinez Drives: 2010 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: texas Posts: 119	I did my own. It as hard as everyone makes it out to be. Probably a level 1.5 on the skill requirement.