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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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i was quoted $900 for a TC install, is that right or what? i dont know so that is why i am asking. thanks
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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does that include a tune?

if not, then that's a ripoff.

An overpriced local shop, whom I have decided never to use, quoted a rate to me of $400-$500 for torque converter install.
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no tune, that was just the install price, parts not included. thanks i kind of thought that was really high.
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so what is a good install price?
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so what is a good install price?
4 to 500
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$500 is a good price, average around the northwest is 500-750 w/out tune. They get like 10 hours book time for it and it is a TON of work, well worth $500... not so sure about $900!

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You guys and your short hand. How's a C2 fella supposed to know. TC=torque converter?
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i can deal with $500. thanks guys
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Originally Posted by 67L36Driver
You guys and your short hand. How's a C2 fella supposed to know. TC=torque converter?
Ya, TC is Torque Converter


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