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Old Nov 23, 2001 | 10:32 PM
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WHATS THE DAMAGE FOR A CAM INSTALL, HOW HARD TO DO YOURSELF?? :)
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Old Nov 23, 2001 | 10:40 PM
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Not hard to do yourself.. I've done several.. Time consuming YES, difficult, NO.

Cam install prices seem to vary.. MTI charges $450 I think..

Go for the DIY install..

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Old Nov 23, 2001 | 10:51 PM
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Im thinking about putting a cam in later myself also,,,,,is there any computer tuning with anything or does it just learn itself so basically its just an installation and thats it type of thing?
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Old Nov 24, 2001 | 02:29 AM
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I paid $450 for mine. I didn't do any programing but I think the guys with the more aggressive cams have to.

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Old Nov 24, 2001 | 02:43 AM
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Im thinking about putting a cam in later myself also,,,,,is there any computer tuning with anything or does it just learn itself so basically its just an installation and thats it type of thing?
Give me a shout, Get in touch with Kyle Kent @ HOUSE OF SPEED. It's local here in Houston & they can get you going in the right direction.
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Old Nov 24, 2001 | 05:34 AM
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I have a couple of estimates, approx. $1200, I think its a little, stop more than a little high.
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Old Nov 24, 2001 | 07:28 PM
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Thanks Darth,,,,,will do,,,,,,,,also what cam are you running and what are the specs if you dont mind ??

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Old Nov 24, 2001 | 07:58 PM
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I have a couple of estimates, approx. $1200, I think its a little, stop more than a little high.
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :U
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Old Nov 24, 2001 | 08:08 PM
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I have a couple of estimates, approx. $1200, I think its a little, stop more than a little high. :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :U
Must have been Mallett :lol: based on what they charged me to do my gear and T/C install :yesnod:
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Old Nov 24, 2001 | 08:18 PM
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Here in Calif. You will have trouble getting this done for under 1K.
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Mag,
what did they charge? I need a good :lol: ...
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Old Nov 24, 2001 | 10:09 PM
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Mag,
what did they charge? I need a good :lol: ...
Check # 6349 dated
08/01/00 for the grand total of................................. $2,502.88 :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash:

This was for gears, torque converter, and installation. They were nice enough to buy my lunch that day and it was Deliciuos :D
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Mag,
what did they charge? I need a good :lol: ... Check # 6349 dated
08/01/00 for the grand total of................................. $2,502.88 :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash:

This was for gears, torque converter, and installation. They were nice enough to buy my lunch that day and it was Deliciuos :D
not too bad if they bought you lunch everyday for a year :lol: :lol: :lol:
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