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Bodywerks · 05-25-2016, 03:45 PM

Quote:

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

Didn't know that. Better way to go, too...

DOC52 · 05-25-2016, 04:18 PM

Mine was around 3k installed without a torque converter. Torque converter is $1200 plus install, which I'll be doing this upcoming month

B4TM4N · 05-25-2016, 08:24 PM

If you guys know any reliable and reputable shops that I could give a call I wouldn't mind the drive. I'm in the kc area!

hazy · 05-26-2016, 09:20 AM

ADM is in Dallas, that's probably your closest bet. THey're also on the forum here, so you can get in contact with them and see what the deal is.

HERE is a link to their profile - you can shoot them a PM, or HERE is their site - I hear they're great to talk to, but have no personal experience.

If you decide to come to Houston, there are a myriad of choices, but with ADM 4 hrs closer to you, I'd stick with that route.

havelegs · 05-26-2016, 09:26 AM

who in austin

ClawSS · 05-26-2016, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B4TM4N

If you guys know any reliable and reputable shops that I could give a call I wouldn't mind the drive. I'm in the kc area!

GPI is probably the closest, most reputable, and most knowledgable L99-VVT shop around these parts.

dentnshell · 05-26-2016, 08:25 PM

Love my SS1 from GPI... Tune is spot on... Call them early in the morning. I am sure there is cheaper... I am very happy with the service from GPI.

B4TM4N · 05-26-2016, 10:10 PM

Dent what did your build cost you?

hammdo · 05-26-2016, 10:29 PM

It too have a GPI SS1 cam that I did in my LSA conversion. Love their service. Car is awesome with this setup...

-Don

JD_Alaska · 05-27-2016, 12:10 AM

+1 GPI is an awesome group of folks an cant say enough good things about them!!!!

Ryan, get Aaron convinced you need to come up here!!!!!

Bamaguy · 05-27-2016, 08:04 PM

Seems high to me. I just had the whole motor rebuilt due to #5 piston issues. Replaced all internals with forged bottom end, custom ground cam, 3 bolt conversion, dual springs, titanium retainers, lifters, timing chain, oil pump, gaskets, replaced every fastener with ARP, Texas Speed 2" long tubes, McLeod RXT clutch, throw out bearing and pilot bushing. Parts, labor and fluids were just under $7200. Car is at Promasters (Enterprise, AL) getting tuned. Tune is $650ish.

flyer08 · 05-27-2016, 10:33 PM

Know a guy who does it on side. You bring your parts and around $1200 for cam and stall swap. Have to get your own time though which is easy enough. Gpi is doing my tuning. Here is car getting worked on

Chevy9534 · 05-28-2016, 11:44 AM

This honestly doesn't sound bad as long as it includes the converter as well. I think I payed around 800 for the converter alone. Then you have the labor to install it.

JusticePete · 05-28-2016, 11:57 AM

I have no interest in being the cheap shop. I prefer to be the shop that pays attention to the smallest details, is known for high quality work and does it so well clients travel from all over the country to have r heir cars worked on.

To comment on the quote, I need to see the quote in detail. We need to know if the shop stands behind there we work and the reputation of the shop too.

05-25-2016, 04:18 PM	#16
DOC52 THE U Drives: Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Northern California Posts: 601	Mine was around 3k installed without a torque converter. Torque converter is $1200 plus install, which I'll be doing this upcoming month __________________ DOC52 Build Thread Instagram Bay Area Stock

05-26-2016, 08:25 PM	#21
dentnshell Drives: Black 2014 2SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Oologah, OK Posts: 454 View My Garage	Love my SS1 from GPI... Tune is spot on... Call them early in the morning. I am sure there is cheaper... I am very happy with the service from GPI. __________________ 2014 L99 2SS. 595HP/571ft-lbs Mods: LSA Conversion 2.5" Upper Pulley, 65# injectors, GPI SS1 Cam, SP Long Tubes, ADM Race Scoop & CAI, NPP exhaust (DIY control), BMR 1" lowering springs, ZL1 Rear Differential / Axles, CF Side Strip / Hood Spear, Tint - Windows / Tails / Sidemarkers, Splash Guards, ADM Boost Gauge, ABL Dashkit, '68 Script Badges, ACS T4 Splitter, ZL1 Rockers from Gary's, Z28 Spoiler, Carbon Fiber Hood Vent, Summer - MRR FS01 Satin Black (10" Front 11" Rear) Winter, pictured-Drag DR 64's Satin Black (9" Front-10" Rear.)

05-26-2016, 10:29 PM	#23
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	It too have a GPI SS1 cam that I did in my LSA conversion. Love their service. Car is awesome with this setup... -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

05-27-2016, 10:33 PM	#26
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	Know a guy who does it on side. You bring your parts and around $1200 for cam and stall swap. Have to get your own time though which is easy enough. Gpi is doing my tuning. Here is car getting worked on Attached Images

05-28-2016, 11:44 AM	#27
Chevy9534 Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Plano,TX Posts: 224	This honestly doesn't sound bad as long as it includes the converter as well. I think I payed around 800 for the converter alone. Then you have the labor to install it. __________________ Work in progress

05-25-2016, 08:24 PM	#17
B4TM4N Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: May 2014 Location: gower Posts: 49	If you guys know any reliable and reputable shops that I could give a call I wouldn't mind the drive. I'm in the kc area!

05-26-2016, 09:20 AM	#18
hazy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: H-Town Posts: 1,037	ADM is in Dallas, that's probably your closest bet. THey're also on the forum here, so you can get in contact with them and see what the deal is. HERE is a link to their profile - you can shoot them a PM, or HERE is their site - I hear they're great to talk to, but have no personal experience. If you decide to come to Houston, there are a myriad of choices, but with ADM 4 hrs closer to you, I'd stick with that route.

05-26-2016, 09:26 AM	#19
havelegs Drives: '23 LT1 A10 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 998	who in austin

05-26-2016, 10:10 PM	#22
B4TM4N Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: May 2014 Location: gower Posts: 49	Dent what did your build cost you?

05-27-2016, 12:10 AM	#24
JD_Alaska Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Coupe L99 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Pole Alaska Posts: 393 View My Garage	+1 GPI is an awesome group of folks an cant say enough good things about them!!!! Ryan, get Aaron convinced you need to come up here!!!!!

05-27-2016, 08:04 PM	#25
Bamaguy Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 41 View My Garage	Seems high to me. I just had the whole motor rebuilt due to #5 piston issues. Replaced all internals with forged bottom end, custom ground cam, 3 bolt conversion, dual springs, titanium retainers, lifters, timing chain, oil pump, gaskets, replaced every fastener with ARP, Texas Speed 2" long tubes, McLeod RXT clutch, throw out bearing and pilot bushing. Parts, labor and fluids were just under $7200. Car is at Promasters (Enterprise, AL) getting tuned. Tune is $650ish.

05-28-2016, 11:57 AM	#28
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	I have no interest in being the cheap shop. I prefer to be the shop that pays attention to the smallest details, is known for high quality work and does it so well clients travel from all over the country to have r heir cars worked on. To comment on the quote, I need to see the quote in detail. We need to know if the shop stands behind there we work and the reputation of the shop too.