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jwjw12 · 03-26-2012, 08:10 PM

Thinking of doing a rough idle cam for my 2010 ss, my question is how much are people/shops getting for installs? I have $2500 for cam and install, is this realistic? I live in Albany, NY.
Forgot to mention LS3 M6
Thanks

VanquisherSS · 03-26-2012, 08:15 PM

Talk to the guys at ECS. They will work with you

InfernoSS454 · 03-26-2012, 08:16 PM

That's a good price but to be real sure or u manual or auto transmission.

TORKED · 03-26-2012, 08:21 PM

That's enough. Email Andy at Livernois Motorsports.

brantley847 · 03-26-2012, 08:23 PM

M6 package is cheaper than A6...

the labor and dyno tune alone for mine was 2000, that included the torque converter... but that was an A6 with LS3 conversion costs.

I imagine labor for the M6 would hover around 1-1.2k with another 500 for the dyno tune.

InfernoSS454 · 03-26-2012, 08:47 PM

All well worth it bro.

brantley847 · 03-26-2012, 11:37 PM

..exactly

SUX2BU · 03-27-2012, 12:17 AM

Find a competent private installer. You can get cam/spring installs for about $200.

keving2873 · 03-27-2012, 12:38 AM

Are you guys giving numbers on just the labor, or the parts too? I was quoted around the 4k mark for a TSP kit, with a new chain and tune.

I have also seen huge differences in price depending on the area the shop is located. The south tends to be cheaper while northern states run higher on cost. I say they "tend" to run this way from what I have seen, doesn't mean they all work that way.

SixGracing · 03-27-2012, 01:15 AM

Where I just had my car built I was quoted $2990 for a TSP cam, Comp Springs, Rods, Lifters, DOD delete, and tune. This was for an auto trans. Of course though I kept calling with, "O i want this, and O gotta have that, and it kept happening like I was possessed by mod demons. So what was supposed to get done for just under $3K ended up costing me just under $6k

.

I got the invoice and was like

But also very happy.

This was for parts and labor.

brantley847 · 03-27-2012, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by keving2873

Are you guys giving numbers on just the labor, or the parts too? I was quoted around the 4k mark for a TSP kit, with a new chain and tune.

I have also seen huge differences in price depending on the area the shop is located. The south tends to be cheaper while northern states run higher on cost. I say they "tend" to run this way from what I have seen, doesn't mean they all work that way.

That does seem a lil high for an M6.

My A6 with conversion included, trans cooler, stall, high volume, ported TB, LABOR and TUNE came in at 4.7k.

ITGuy11 · 03-27-2012, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUX2BU

Find a competent private installer. You can get cam/spring installs for about $200.

That price seems way too low. I wouldn't trust someone that only charges $200 for a cam and spring install. Most shops around here charge $1000 - $1250 labor only. That is why I did my own install.

SUX2BU · 03-27-2012, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITGuy11

That price seems way too low. I wouldn't trust someone that only charges $200 for a cam and spring install. Most shops around here charge $1000 - $1250 labor only. That is why I did my own install.

It does sound too good to be true, but when you have done well over 200 cam installs you know what you are doing. It works out to about $40-$50 an hour, which I think is very reasonable. The prices everyone is quoting around here work out to about $200 an hour

Ject · 03-27-2012, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SUX2BU

It does sound too good to be true, but when you have done well over 200 cam installs you know what you are doing. It works out to about $40-$50 an hour, which I think is very reasonable. The prices everyone is quoting around here work out to about $200 an hour

hmmm $200 seems too cheap...
Shop here charges $72/hr for shop labor. They estimated 4 hours just to drop the eng & trans then 7 hours install time for all the parts and 4 hours to put it back in. (15hrs)... They told me right @ about $1,080 for labor + $$ for dyno & tune.

Granted it is A6 and needs Torque converter with a Cam installed and I'm having all 16 lifters replaced along with pushrods & springs & timing chain/gear.

03-26-2012, 08:10 PM	#1
jwjw12 Drives: 2010 2ss RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 50	Cam install cost Thinking of doing a rough idle cam for my 2010 ss, my question is how much are people/shops getting for installs? I have $2500 for cam and install, is this realistic? I live in Albany, NY. Forgot to mention LS3 M6 Thanks __________________ 2010 2SS/RS IBM Mods:1 7/8" Dynatech Headers,HighFlowCats, Muffler Delete,CAI Intake Kit,RX Catch Can,SCT Tuner VMaxx CNC TB, Janetty Tune, RKsport RamAir hood, SLP Mailslot Blockout, T3 Ports with LEDs, BARTON flat stick shifter, Tail Light/Side marker Blackouts Monster Stage 3 Clutch (not installed yet) Future Mods: Rough Idle Cam Kit Twin Turbo Kit Last edited by jwjw12; 03-26-2012 at 08:24 PM.

03-26-2012, 08:23 PM	#5
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,583	M6 package is cheaper than A6... the labor and dyno tune alone for mine was 2000, that included the torque converter... but that was an A6 with LS3 conversion costs. I imagine labor for the M6 would hover around 1-1.2k with another 500 for the dyno tune. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Performance: 439 RWHP: 226/236 Comp Cam, Kooks 1-7/8, CAInc, Borla S type, Vmax TB, Rx Catch Can, Trans cooler, SLP 160 termo, Melling high volume, Eibach Springs/Sways 1" drop, Whiteline complete bushing kit.

03-26-2012, 11:37 PM	#7
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,583	..exactly __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Performance: 439 RWHP: 226/236 Comp Cam, Kooks 1-7/8, CAInc, Borla S type, Vmax TB, Rx Catch Can, Trans cooler, SLP 160 termo, Melling high volume, Eibach Springs/Sways 1" drop, Whiteline complete bushing kit.

03-27-2012, 12:17 AM	#8
SUX2BU Quit being a pu$$y Drives: FAST Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sachse TX (DFW) Posts: 5,826 View My Garage	Find a competent private installer. You can get cam/spring installs for about $200. __________________ <----- Click HERE to see ALL of my mods/write ups

03-27-2012, 12:38 AM	#9
keving2873 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 695 View My Garage	Are you guys giving numbers on just the labor, or the parts too? I was quoted around the 4k mark for a TSP kit, with a new chain and tune. I have also seen huge differences in price depending on the area the shop is located. The south tends to be cheaper while northern states run higher on cost. I say they "tend" to run this way from what I have seen, doesn't mean they all work that way. __________________ 476whp 455trq / Tuned by Tom Wong CAI Intake with ADM Scoop, Borla ATAK cat-back, ARH 1 7/8 Headers and HF Cats Custom Comp Cam 231/234 114LSA 617/598 lift, Katech timing chain Apex Catch-can VMAX Ported Throttle Body 20" Niche Essen's wrapped in Michelin PSS 315/295

03-26-2012, 08:15 PM	#2
VanquisherSS Hasbin of Stock Bottom HP Drives: CTS-V Coupe, 04 TT Viper Join Date: May 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,562 View My Garage	Talk to the guys at ECS. They will work with you

03-26-2012, 08:16 PM	#3
InfernoSS454 Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: houston,texas Posts: 382	That's a good price but to be real sure or u manual or auto transmission.

03-26-2012, 08:21 PM	#4
TORKED Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Portage, WI Posts: 104 View My Garage	That's enough. Email Andy at Livernois Motorsports.

03-26-2012, 08:47 PM	#6
InfernoSS454 Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: houston,texas Posts: 382	All well worth it bro.

03-27-2012, 01:15 AM	#10
SixGracing Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 A6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Haven, UT Posts: 790	Where I just had my car built I was quoted $2990 for a TSP cam, Comp Springs, Rods, Lifters, DOD delete, and tune. This was for an auto trans. Of course though I kept calling with, "O i want this, and O gotta have that, and it kept happening like I was possessed by mod demons. So what was supposed to get done for just under $3K ended up costing me just under $6k . I got the invoice and was like But also very happy. This was for parts and labor. __________________

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