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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 03:19 PM
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I have a bone stock 99. I am planning to have the following done:

Pin Crank
Install ZO-6 heads
Install Cam
Install Kooks LT and x-pipe
Install ZO-6 intake
What should I pay for labor?

What are your expirences with tuners in the Midwest. I emailed one and was told 7600.00 which sounded pricy to me.
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if you are supplying parts I would think any more than 2 grand would be to much
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That is where I was also.
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if you are supplying parts I would think any more than 2 grand would be to much


That $7600 was for labor only? RUN away. You might call RPM Transmissions and ask them to recommend a good shop as they are also located in Indiana.
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That $7600 was for labor only? RUN away. You might call RPM Transmissions and ask them to recommend a good shop as they are also located in Indiana.
Call Rodney at RPM great bunch of guys, they wont steer you wrong and there a supporting sponser..
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Bet their oil changes are only a $1000 using their super saver coupon.
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Originally Posted by 87bob
I have a bone stock 99. I am planning to have the following done:

Pin Crank
Install ZO-6 heads
Install Cam
Install Kooks LT and x-pipe
Install ZO-6 intake
What should I pay for labor?

What are your expirences with tuners in the Midwest. I emailed one and was told 7600.00 which sounded pricy to me.
Why pin the crank? Are you planning on more mods later?
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