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Lee123 · 03-27-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jwjw12

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

You're probably pretty close if you go to a big shop. Mine was done by a dealer and was only slightly more than that including all the supporting parts, new plug wires, oil, and dyno time for the tune.

SUX2BU · 03-27-2012, 10:04 AM

The $200 is NOT a shop price. That is just a guy who knows what he is doing that does it on the side. Shop price should be more like $400-$500.

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Originally Posted by Ject

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.

That's completely different. You don't have to pull the engine out for just a cam install.

jwjw12 · 03-27-2012, 04:02 PM

Anyone every use Redline motorsports in NY? I got a quote from them for around $2700. I would like to try to keep it around $2500, anyone know of some good reliable shops around/in NY?

Thanks again for all the advice and help

AzItaliaSS · 03-27-2012, 04:41 PM

Just to give you an idea, I was qouted by 3 fairly well known "camaro/vette" shops locally, and they were $2500.00,$2700.00,and $2900.00 all have done lots of cams.

HufferSS · 03-27-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jwjw12

Anyone every use Redline motorsports in NY? I got a quote from them for around $2700. I would like to try to keep it around $2500, anyone know of some good reliable shops around/in NY?

Thanks again for all the advice and help

IN NY I wouldn't use anyone but ECS. East Coast Superchargers. They are great guys and know these cars upside down.

jwjw12 · 03-27-2012, 09:11 PM

ttt

VanquisherSS · 03-27-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by HufferSS

IN NY I wouldn't use anyone but ECS. East Coast Superchargers. They are great guys and know these cars upside down.

I'm going April 16th dropping the car of for cam and some other goodies

jwjw12 · 03-27-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by VanquisherSS

I'm going April 16th dropping the car of for cam and some other goodies

What are you getting done? Could you pm me price you have been quoted and the goodies you are getting done to it.

Thanks

VanquisherSS · 03-27-2012, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jwjw12

What are you getting done? Could you pm me price you have been quoted and the goodies you are getting done to it.

Thanks

Devil Cam Package, Underdrive Pulley, and some maintenance. Should come in right around 3k. Give them a call and talk to them they will put together a package that fits your budget. Great guys.

Snidely Whiplash · 03-17-2014, 03:43 AM

What is a "rough idle" cam? That sounds like a question a school kid would ask.

You tell the folks you are buying the cam from your car's specs and current/future mods. They then sell you a PROPER cam based upon that information. Whether or not the camshaft has a rough idle has NO bearing on what your camshaft needs are. They sell you the BEST cam for your situation.

If it doesn't idle rough enough for you...pull a spark plug wire and drive it so you sound cool.

1fast · 03-17-2014, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwjw12

Anyone every use Redline motorsports in NY? I got a quote from them for around $2700. I would like to try to keep it around $2500, anyone know of some good reliable shops around/in NY?

Thanks again for all the advice and help

You will get differant prices depending on the area, Nothern Va high cost to do business move out to the surronding areas prices go down.

You are in the ball park Install $1150.
oil $67.89 syn
tune $550.00
coolant $47.97
cam kit $799.80
total $2615.66

Give or take here and their with differant gaskets or other fluids or shop supplies, Id say a couple more dollars your good to go.

My other suggestions is use a well know good LSX shop in the area, Shop not to far away from you Call Fran at Rpm, they should be able to get you hooked up. Or if you like to make the trip give us a call we can also take good care of you .

Or if you just need help or question on your build let us Know

ST1LE · 03-17-2014, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Snidely Whiplash

What is a "rough idle" cam? That sounds like a question a school kid would ask.

You tell the folks you are buying the cam from your car's specs and current/future mods. They then sell you a PROPER cam based upon that information. Whether or not the camshaft has a rough idle has NO bearing on what your camshaft needs are. They sell you the BEST cam for your situation.

If it doesn't idle rough enough for you...pull a spark plug wire and drive it so you sound cool.

That is the name of the cam spec'd and sold by JRE.

To the OP, that sounds reasonable to me. I also have an M6 and was quoted anywhere from $1800 to $2400 for all parts, labor, tune, etc. Good luck with your choice, and choose a reliable installer with a GREAT tuner, and not just the cheapest option.

Dynamite · 03-17-2014, 08:52 AM

Two year old thread guys.

axis · 03-17-2014, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dynamite

Two year old thread guys.

Yep, thanks to Snidely again. Apparently he's bored today.

03-27-2012, 04:02 PM	#17
jwjw12 Drives: 2010 2ss RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 50	Anyone every use Redline motorsports in NY? I got a quote from them for around $2700. I would like to try to keep it around $2500, anyone know of some good reliable shops around/in NY? Thanks again for all the advice and help __________________ 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

03-27-2012, 09:11 PM	#20
jwjw12 Drives: 2010 2ss RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 50	ttt __________________ 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

03-17-2014, 03:43 AM	#24
Snidely Whiplash Fight Crime, Drive Armed Drives: '14 2SS Yelo Maro, HD collection Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NRH, TX Posts: 985	What is a "rough idle" cam? That sounds like a question a school kid would ask. You tell the folks you are buying the cam from your car's specs and current/future mods. They then sell you a PROPER cam based upon that information. Whether or not the camshaft has a rough idle has NO bearing on what your camshaft needs are. They sell you the BEST cam for your situation. If it doesn't idle rough enough for you...pull a spark plug wire and drive it so you sound cool. __________________ Bring back Sunoco 260 to the local station. Some folks STILL drive L-88s and need the good gas.

03-17-2014, 08:52 AM	#27
Dynamite Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS XD Join Date: May 2012 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 522	Two year old thread guys. __________________ 2013 Black 2SS Camaro - NPP Exhaust - Rotofab Cold Air Intake - SWorks Stainless Power Long Tube Headers 1 7/8" - CNC Ported Throttle Body - Showstopper Sidemarkers Ghosted Black - Sequential Tail Lights - RX Catch Can - Hill Start Assist Disabled- 35% Tint - Heritage Grille - BTR Stage 4 Cam - 3.91 Gears

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AzItaliaSS Drives: 2010 2ss RJT LS3 GONE.... Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: GILBERT,ARIZONA Posts: 720	Just to give you an idea, I was qouted by 3 fairly well known "camaro/vette" shops locally, and they were $2500.00,$2700.00,and $2900.00 all have done lots of cams.