Head & Cam package?
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Burning Brakes
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Head & Cam package?
I am thinking about getting a head and cam setup for my 2001. My dealer has done this several times and quoted me approx. 6G for the job. Is there anything I should ask or watch out for before handing over the keys? And how much accual HP would I expect to have? Thanks.
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Re: Head & Cam package? (gmiller1)
I am thinking about getting a head and cam setup for my 2001. My dealer has done this several times and quoted me approx. 6G for the job. Is there anything I should ask or watch out for before handing over the keys? And how much accual HP would I expect to have? Thanks.
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Re: Head & Cam package? (gmiller1)
gmiller1,
I think what the guys are hinting at is that you need to shop around. Many tuners out there have great packages for the LS1. Basic packages will give you somewhere around 400 to 440 hp (flywheel), with headers adding a little more. Most of these you can find for around $5000, including labor. Extra's will cost more though. Only use your dealer as a last resort...they don't specialize in performance like the tuner's out there, and you won't get as much for your money from them. Find yourself a specialist! Hope this helps. :seeya
I think what the guys are hinting at is that you need to shop around. Many tuners out there have great packages for the LS1. Basic packages will give you somewhere around 400 to 440 hp (flywheel), with headers adding a little more. Most of these you can find for around $5000, including labor. Extra's will cost more though. Only use your dealer as a last resort...they don't specialize in performance like the tuner's out there, and you won't get as much for your money from them. Find yourself a specialist! Hope this helps. :seeya
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Burning Brakes
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Re: Head & Cam package? (Buckmaster)
Thanks everyone! The price for parts and labor was around 6Gs. I think I will look into an experienced tuner, I just do not like the idea of shipping the car or driving it 800-1000+ miles. Plus I am concerned about care of the car out of my sight, ie...no srcatches. The ZO7 package looks good (?MTI), does anyone have experience withg this major mod? :chevy
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Re: Head & Cam package? (gmiller1)
Thanks everyone! The price for parts and labor was around 6Gs. I think I will look into an experienced tuner, I just do not like the idea of shipping the car or driving it 800-1000+ miles. Plus I am concerned about care of the car out of my sight, ie...no srcatches. The ZO7 package looks good (?MTI), does anyone have experience withg this major mod? :chevy
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Re: Head & Cam package? (gmiller1)
GMILLER1: Give O'l RG at Exit 28 M.S. a call and talk with him! There is a tunner up near Dallas that could do the work you are looking for and probably at a better $$$$ :cheers: :chevy
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Re: Head & Cam package? (ZO6Bill)
GMILLER1: Give O'l RG at Exit 28 M.S. a call and talk with him! There is a tunner up near Dallas that could do the work you are looking for and probably at a better $$$$
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