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CDN SS · 11-07-2017, 08:48 PM

My SS is not even put away yet but I'm already looking forward to spring.

What did you pay to get a cam installed and where did you get it done?

TIA.

FirstCamaro19 · 11-08-2017, 12:16 AM

Bought the whole kit and did mine in the garage with the help of some DIY write-ups on this forum. Any shop would probably be around $2-2500 with a tune I'm guessing.

Outlaw77 · 11-08-2017, 01:33 PM

4K for all upgraded valve train parts, cam, installation dyno and driving tune at Davenport in Calgary AB. Went with the GT14 cam. Higher price but totally worth it when you work with a top tier shop.

PlatinumIce · 11-08-2017, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Outlaw77

4K for all upgraded valve train parts, cam, installation dyno and driving tune at Davenport in Calgary AB. Went with the GT14 cam. Higher price but totally worth it when you work with a top tier shop.

What my buddy said

rontammy0 · 11-08-2017, 03:06 PM

I was just quoted 5k to do the cam on my l99. Thats with the ls3 conversion. Told him not right now.....seems like alot of money.

tamucc2004 · 11-08-2017, 03:55 PM

I just did a Stage 4 BTR Cam kit, ceramic coated headers, plugs and wires and a street tune for just under $2400.

Night and day difference and love it.... but also love the power add and want more and looking at turbo setups

DINGO · 11-09-2017, 11:04 AM

SPI will take care of all your needs.

I can't remember the cost, but I think between $3-$4, but I got a few goodie also.
Dont forget about a catch can while your at it.

KGL35 · 11-09-2017, 02:36 PM

most higher end shops will be around the $4k range as they will do all the associated upgrades to go with the cam.

ajdin@ccperf · 11-17-2017, 09:17 AM

Cam + Springs + Pushrods installed and tuned should come to around 3K CAD. If your going with oil pump and chain that will increase the cost as the pan needs to be dropped.

Illmaticz · 11-26-2017, 10:28 PM

Cam, pushrods, springs, DOD delete kit plus install & tune on a 6th Gen SS w/A8. What are we looking at around 4-5k?

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Originally Posted by ajdin@ccperf

Cam + Springs + Pushrods installed and tuned should come to around 3K CAD. If your going with oil pump and chain that will increase the cost as the pan needs to be dropped.

ajdin@ccperf · 11-30-2017, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Illmaticz

Cam, pushrods, springs, DOD delete kit plus install & tune on a 6th Gen SS w/A8. What are we looking at around 4-5k?

Fair bit more, labour alone is double what it is on the 5th gen + the longer list of parts.

WHAMMO · 12-05-2017, 03:22 PM

I got my TSP cam kit for 599$usd, the lowest price I have ever seen. Ti retainers, double springs 650', 7.4 pushrods, valve seals and the 231 236 on 11lsa cam !! I added Melling hi-pres oil pump for 119$ Then got my timing chain(new LT1 replacement), 3bolts gear set+bolts+timing cover gaskets and LS2 dog bone style timing chain adjuster(a must) from gmpartsdepot.ca for around 150$cad.

I did it myself for 0$ 1st time cam swap, but I have some basic/good knowledge with tools and engines. I use DIY here and on LS1howto. I have a thread on it. The real challenge was; oil pump bolt and alignment and swapping the springs without a real tool(nightmare but so easy with the tool).

Tune I went with Pat Guerra remote and datalog tune with Autocal. Was around 650$ with free retune for 1 year and awesome service. Cant go wrong!! The includes handheld device, which you can resell after.

You need tools like the valvespring tool (absolute MUST!!) TFS is 79$ from Summit. A good breaker bar, and 1 or 2 torq wrench; 1 for small job and not too big for inch-foot and one bigger good for 250lbs pound-foot. Pushrod lenght checker 20$ is a good idea too.

New oil 80$cad+filter12$(Amsoil Zrod and Wix filter), you can reuse the coolant or new 50$. I suggest that you run at least Signature series Amsoil 5w30 or Zrod for extra-extra zinc protection and if weekend car, or any equivalent oil, there is not so many. Dont run off the shelves Canadian Tires oil for modded valvetrain. Signature series have a significant higher rate of zinc(900ish ppm) and Zrod even more(1440ppm).

All in all it was less than 2k$cad but with all the upgrade, except maybe the rockers bushings upgrade. Dont do other rockers upgrade, they are not reliable. I'd leave the rockers stock, very safe component.

11-07-2017, 08:48 PM	#1
CDN SS Steve from Canada. Drives: 2010 SW SS/RS with Inferno package. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 1,969 View My Garage	Cost to cam? My SS is not even put away yet but I'm already looking forward to spring. What did you pay to get a cam installed and where did you get it done? TIA. __________________

11-08-2017, 12:16 AM	#2
FirstCamaro19 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brantford, Ontario Posts: 352 View My Garage	Bought the whole kit and did mine in the garage with the help of some DIY write-ups on this forum. Any shop would probably be around $2-2500 with a tune I'm guessing. __________________ Performance: Huron Speed Single Turbo Kit- Turbonetics T76- Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback - Ported Throttle Body - Dyno Tune - DSS One Piece Aluminum Driveshaft - BMR 1.4" Lowering Springs -TSP 235/239 Lumpy Stick- Aeromotive A1000 Return Fuel System Cosmetics: Heritage Grill - LED Dome/License Plate/and Fog Lights -8000K HID Headlight - BMR 4 Point Strut Tower Brace - Forgestar Wheels Audio: Scosche Dash Kit - Kenwood DNX6990HD w/Nav - Prefabbed Ported Box with 1 12" Alpine Type R - Alpine PDX M12 Amp

11-09-2017, 02:36 PM	#8
KGL35 Drives: 2011 RS/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: St. Albert, Alberta Posts: 108	most higher end shops will be around the $4k range as they will do all the associated upgrades to go with the cam. __________________ American Racing Headers, Magnaflo Competition 3" Cat Back, Airaid Cold Air kit, Ligenfelter GT14 Cam, 459RWHP 430 RWTQ, Built and tuned by Davenport in Calgary

12-05-2017, 03:22 PM	#12
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,641	I got my TSP cam kit for 599$usd, the lowest price I have ever seen. Ti retainers, double springs 650', 7.4 pushrods, valve seals and the 231 236 on 11lsa cam !! I added Melling hi-pres oil pump for 119$ Then got my timing chain(new LT1 replacement), 3bolts gear set+bolts+timing cover gaskets and LS2 dog bone style timing chain adjuster(a must) from gmpartsdepot.ca for around 150$cad. I did it myself for 0$ 1st time cam swap, but I have some basic/good knowledge with tools and engines. I use DIY here and on LS1howto. I have a thread on it. The real challenge was; oil pump bolt and alignment and swapping the springs without a real tool(nightmare but so easy with the tool). Tune I went with Pat Guerra remote and datalog tune with Autocal. Was around 650$ with free retune for 1 year and awesome service. Cant go wrong!! The includes handheld device, which you can resell after. You need tools like the valvespring tool (absolute MUST!!) TFS is 79$ from Summit. A good breaker bar, and 1 or 2 torq wrench; 1 for small job and not too big for inch-foot and one bigger good for 250lbs pound-foot. Pushrod lenght checker 20$ is a good idea too. New oil 80$cad+filter12$(Amsoil Zrod and Wix filter), you can reuse the coolant or new 50$. I suggest that you run at least Signature series Amsoil 5w30 or Zrod for extra-extra zinc protection and if weekend car, or any equivalent oil, there is not so many. Dont run off the shelves Canadian Tires oil for modded valvetrain. Signature series have a significant higher rate of zinc(900ish ppm) and Zrod even more(1440ppm). All in all it was less than 2k$cad but with all the upgrade, except maybe the rockers bushings upgrade. Dont do other rockers upgrade, they are not reliable. I'd leave the rockers stock, very safe component. __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

11-08-2017, 01:33 PM	#3
Outlaw77 Drives: 2018 Charger SRT 392 F8 Green Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oakville Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,910	4K for all upgraded valve train parts, cam, installation dyno and driving tune at Davenport in Calgary AB. Went with the GT14 cam. Higher price but totally worth it when you work with a top tier shop.

11-08-2017, 03:06 PM	#5
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	I was just quoted 5k to do the cam on my l99. Thats with the ls3 conversion. Told him not right now.....seems like alot of money.

11-08-2017, 03:55 PM	#6
tamucc2004 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: CS, TX Posts: 27	I just did a Stage 4 BTR Cam kit, ceramic coated headers, plugs and wires and a street tune for just under $2400. Night and day difference and love it.... but also love the power add and want more and looking at turbo setups

11-09-2017, 11:04 AM	#7
DINGO Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario. Canada Posts: 398	SPI will take care of all your needs. I can't remember the cost, but I think between $3-$4, but I got a few goodie also. Dont forget about a catch can while your at it.

11-17-2017, 09:17 AM	#9
ajdin@ccperf Drives: 2015 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Waterloo Posts: 33	Cam + Springs + Pushrods installed and tuned should come to around 3K CAD. If your going with oil pump and chain that will increase the cost as the pan needs to be dropped.