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spacecowby · 06-03-2010, 05:32 PM

Was quoted $2100 to put on LT headers, cam, springs, pushrods, have custom tune and dynoed. To much? Seems like alot but then again i have no clue.

jbsrace1 · 06-03-2010, 05:50 PM

That sounds a little cheep for parts & labor.
Just guessing but that sounds like about 1900 worth of parts without any labor.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 06-03-2010, 05:53 PM

Someone around here was quoted 2500 just to install and purchase a camshaft. Interesting!

Scrappy Doo · 06-03-2010, 05:54 PM

I think h e has the parts and thats the install price?

BackinBlackSS/RS · 06-03-2010, 05:55 PM

All that for $2100. That must just be the install. You gotta buy the parts right?

DanD · 06-03-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrappy Doo

I think h e has the parts and thats the install price?

if that's the case that's a lot !! heck 10 hrs at $100 is $1000 and its not 10 hrs..

jbsrace1 · 06-03-2010, 06:08 PM

Labor on the Cam swap should be about 12.5 hours. Headers around 4.5 hours.
plus tune & Dyno time. Also have to add a few hrs for springs.

jbsrace1 · 06-03-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Blackhawk

12.5 hours for a cam

2 hours for springs?

I would be fired if I started a cam swap at 8:00am and stopped at 4:00pm then came back to work at 8:00 again and worked until 12:30 with no breaks either day just to do a cam. And, I would surely fire anyone that took that long. Plus I would be emabarassed if it took me that long and I would question whether or not I was in the right profession.

Yea I would probably be on my mechanics azz if it was taking them that long but that is the time according to real time labor guide and that is how the job is billed.

jbsrace1 · 06-03-2010, 06:34 PM

I don't have warranty time but I know it is less.
You already have the rockers and push rods off to do the cam so you take off some of the valve spring labor for that. Labor guides don't list headers so you use Manifolds and most shops will add time for welding if needed & building O2 harness extenders if you don't have them.
I am just telling you what a labor guide lists.

spacecowby · 06-03-2010, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

All that for $2100. That must just be the install. You gotta buy the parts right?

Yes, I would have to buy the parts

2010 SSRS · 06-03-2010, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by spacecowby

Yes, I would have to buy the parts

you have to buy the parts, wow, that seems like a high price then.

ColdCamaroSS · 06-03-2010, 11:33 PM

Any chance you can do the install yourself? Took me 3.5-4 hours a night to complete in 5 days with the help of a friend. We took our time since it was the first cam swap/springs/lt headers/tune/airbox I've done and it's pretty straight forward. I'm sure myself and others can give you any advice you need to save ya some coin. Intimidating job but can be done and the satifaction of turning the key and seeing your work in motion is pretty cool!

gmag21 · 06-04-2010, 12:06 AM

I paid $4900 for just headers, catback, tune...

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 06-04-2010, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by gmag21

I paid $4900 for just headers, catback, tune...

??

Pipe...Crack...Lighter...

Are you serious?
Ivan

06-03-2010, 05:32 PM	#1
spacecowby Drives: 2010 black 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York Posts: 634 View My Garage	$2100? Was quoted $2100 to put on LT headers, cam, springs, pushrods, have custom tune and dynoed. To much? Seems like alot but then again i have no clue. __________________ Black cars are not hobbies, they are an obsession

06-03-2010, 05:53 PM	#3
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Someone around here was quoted 2500 just to install and purchase a camshaft. Interesting! __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

06-03-2010, 06:34 PM	#9
jbsrace1 Drives: 2010 2ss Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 211	I don't have warranty time but I know it is less. You already have the rockers and push rods off to do the cam so you take off some of the valve spring labor for that. Labor guides don't list headers so you use Manifolds and most shops will add time for welding if needed & building O2 harness extenders if you don't have them. I am just telling you what a labor guide lists. Attached Images

06-04-2010, 12:06 AM	#13
gmag21 gmag21 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lafayette/Kingwood Posts: 337	I paid $4900 for just headers, catback, tune... __________________ L99 \| Billyboat Exhaust, American Racing Headers, Pfadt Springs and Sways, Tune \| 350 whp / 371 tq

06-03-2010, 05:50 PM	#2
jbsrace1 Drives: 2010 2ss Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 211	That sounds a little cheep for parts & labor. Just guessing but that sounds like about 1900 worth of parts without any labor.

06-03-2010, 05:54 PM	#4
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,738	I think h e has the parts and thats the install price?

06-03-2010, 05:55 PM	#5
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	All that for $2100. That must just be the install. You gotta buy the parts right?

06-03-2010, 06:08 PM	#7
jbsrace1 Drives: 2010 2ss Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 211	Labor on the Cam swap should be about 12.5 hours. Headers around 4.5 hours. plus tune & Dyno time. Also have to add a few hrs for springs.

06-03-2010, 11:33 PM	#12
ColdCamaroSS Drives: 1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 2 Posts: 412	Any chance you can do the install yourself? Took me 3.5-4 hours a night to complete in 5 days with the help of a friend. We took our time since it was the first cam swap/springs/lt headers/tune/airbox I've done and it's pretty straight forward. I'm sure myself and others can give you any advice you need to save ya some coin. Intimidating job but can be done and the satifaction of turning the key and seeing your work in motion is pretty cool!