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Dec 15, 2010 | 06:27 PM

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0Chris@HPS

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Our cam only kit installed out the door including all the parts needed(cam,pushrods,valvesprings,etc) and a tune is $2195.00 as well. I would say they are close.

Chris

Dec 15, 2010 | 06:36 PM

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lucky131969

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris@HPS

Our cam only kit installed out the door including all the parts needed(cam,pushrods,valvesprings,etc) and a tune is $2195.00 as well. I would say they are close.

Chris

The OP's quote is $500 higher than yours. Sorry, 12 hours for a cam swap is crazy.

Dec 15, 2010 | 06:45 PM

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0Chris@HPS

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[QUOTE=lucky131969;1576226778]The OP's quote is $500 higher than yours.

Maybe I need to charge more then.LOL!

Chris

Dec 15, 2010 | 06:55 PM

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MawneeC5

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris@HPS

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucky131969

The OP's quote is $500 higher than yours.

Maybe I need to charge more then.LOL!

Chris

Dec 15, 2010 | 08:26 PM

#25

Blitzkrieg

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while the front is torn apart, pinning the crank would be a good idea, especialy if you have plans of more HP in the future, pin kit is about $75

Dec 15, 2010 | 08:39 PM

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clif

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Here is a screen shot from All Data on wha they say the shops should charge:

Dec 16, 2010 | 09:22 AM

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Ron222

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Quote:

Originally Posted by clif

Here is a screen shot from All Data on wha they say the shops should charge:

Chirs,
Thanks for the info but at the risk of sounding ignorant....how do I interpret the chart? I see the cam is $293.69 But I don't understand the labor. Is that 15.2 hrs labor under warranty and 20.2 hrs not under warranty? Help me understand.

Thanks

Dec 16, 2010 | 11:46 AM

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jirasvet

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From: hill billy hell

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Originally Posted by Ron222

Your understanding it correctly. The not under warrranty
or "customer pay" table will fluctuate per manual and shop.

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Dec 16, 2010 | 12:22 PM

#29

CamminC5

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Pick up a set of Comp Cams Trunions for the rocker arms. Cheap insurance against needle bearings dancing through out your engine.

Dec 16, 2010 | 01:42 PM

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Ron222

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jirasvet

Your understanding it correctly. The not under warrranty
or "customer pay" table will fluctuate per manual and shop.

Thanks Jirasvet for clearing that up.
Not having the mechanical skills it takes to tackle this job myself, I guess, then based on the table, the 12 hour labor charge, even though it is alot, is reasonable and in the ballpark.

Dec 16, 2010 | 02:34 PM

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lucky131969

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My guess...that estimate involves pulling the heads to facilitate the cam change........which I doubt most shops do, especially when the lifters are not being changed.

Dec 18, 2010 | 12:18 PM

#32

Ron222

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Thanks for all your help/opinions ...appreciate it

Dec 18, 2010 | 11:34 PM

#33

Ultimate_Respect

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I go to Ramsey Performance...... Dennis is in Tampa, FL he is the best of the best. His prices are below the standard average from what I have seen.

Dec 19, 2010 | 12:16 AM

#34

dmaleck

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I don't understand them quotes for how long it should take...Went to a shop today because I needed a new valve cover gasket (would have done it by myself but I was an hr from home and oil was leaking onto my headers making a nice smoke screen on the freeway

) anyway....they wanted like 1.3 hrs to replace ONE valve cover gasket....its takes like litterally 10 mins to do. WTF

Dec 19, 2010 | 02:08 AM

#35

VGLNTE1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lucky131969

My guess...that estimate involves pulling the heads to facilitate the cam change........which I doubt most shops do, especially when the lifters are not being changed.

why on earth would you pull heads to do a cam?

Dec 19, 2010 | 06:04 PM

#36

The Dibble

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price sounds about right. 12 hours is going to be the norm for most shops.

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