Labor $ for basic cam install?
12-10-2006, 06:06 PM
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Labor $ for basic cam install?
I'm considering a mild street cam with LS6 or similar springs and have a couple of questions:
1. If I only change out the valve springs, can the install be done properly (and more easily) without removing the heads?
2. What is a reasonable labor cost for such a job?
Thanks for you input!
Barney
1. If I only change out the valve springs, can the install be done properly (and more easily) without removing the heads?
2. What is a reasonable labor cost for such a job?
Thanks for you input!
Barney
12-10-2006, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by mdhmi
Usually $750 - $1,000 for a cam install depending what all else is upgraded at the same time and whether you have long tube headers or not.
12-10-2006, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by BarneyZ
I'm considering a mild street cam with LS6 or similar springs and have a couple of questions:
1. If I only change out the valve springs, can the install be done properly (and more easily) without removing the heads?
2. What is a reasonable labor cost for such a job?
Thanks for you input!
Barney
1. If I only change out the valve springs, can the install be done properly (and more easily) without removing the heads?
2. What is a reasonable labor cost for such a job?
Thanks for you input!
Barney
12-11-2006, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Ikester
budget 800-1000 bucks...500 for tuning
Don't mean to sound stupid here, but is this mod worth the money (HP wise)
12-11-2006, 01:34 PM
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In an LS6, you won't see more than 2-3 tenths with an aftermarket cam. Not worth $1800 IMO. You'll need heads and headers to see a noticeable gain. Then you're talking $3500-4000. That's supercharger territory with half the gain.
12-11-2006, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by mdhmi
Usually $750 - $1,000 for a cam install depending what all else is upgraded at the same time and whether you have long tube headers or not.
12-12-2006, 11:24 AM
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any DIY way to do it.
does anybody have the procedure to do this without removing heads. Is there a special tool to keep the lifters up in their bores. All the info that I have states to remove the heads as well.
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694/584 RW hp/tq
2,9xx pounds
Katech RHS 434 Track Attack.
ARE 4 Stage Dry Sump
2" Headers/Burns Exhaust
QM 8.5" clutch
JRI coil overs, LG Spindles, Mono *****, Sways
LG Carbon Hood
Katech CF Decklid & roof
Forgeline GTD1 wheels
Sparco Seats
Carbon Ceramic Brakes
LG GT2 wing/splitter
Lay down radiator
Full cage and more...
OTHER STUFF:
2023 C8 Z06
2024 2500 HD ZR2
2022 Chevy Blazer RS. Wifeys daily driver
12-12-2006, 01:04 PM
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They have a special tool to hold the lifters up, but you can make one with some small dowls. You do not need to pull the heads off to change the cam unless you are changing lifters.
12-12-2006, 03:12 PM
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12-12-2006, 03:40 PM
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http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...&vid=7&pcid=17
trust me...don't skimp on the tools unless you like spending 3x as much time doing this then you anticipated
12-12-2006, 04:31 PM
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here is a good start for the special tools you'll need
http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...&vid=7&pcid=17
trust me...don't skimp on the tools unless you like spending 3x as much time doing this then you anticipated
http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...&vid=7&pcid=17
trust me...don't skimp on the tools unless you like spending 3x as much time doing this then you anticipated
