Cam cost
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: Midlothian, VA
Re: Cam cost (patriot)
Camshaft (new) $395-$450
Valve Springs $159 (Comp 918s)
Pushrods $105
Timing Cover Gasket, Crank Pulley Bolt and Crank Seal $15
Parts cost: $674-$729
Labor: $816-$871
To remove and install just the cam should take an experienced shop 4-5 hours max. The springs should take an experienced shop 1.5-3.5 hours.
So the total max hours should be 8.5 hours. This leaves an hourly rate ranging from $96-$102.47/hr depending on the $395 or $450 camshaft price.
The labor is kinda' high but if it is an inexperienced shop it'll take them longer to do the cam swap so that'll increase the hours but lower the rate.
I hope this breakdown helps you decide yay or nay.
Valve Springs $159 (Comp 918s)
Pushrods $105
Timing Cover Gasket, Crank Pulley Bolt and Crank Seal $15
Parts cost: $674-$729
Labor: $816-$871
To remove and install just the cam should take an experienced shop 4-5 hours max. The springs should take an experienced shop 1.5-3.5 hours.
So the total max hours should be 8.5 hours. This leaves an hourly rate ranging from $96-$102.47/hr depending on the $395 or $450 camshaft price.
The labor is kinda' high but if it is an inexperienced shop it'll take them longer to do the cam swap so that'll increase the hours but lower the rate.
I hope this breakdown helps you decide yay or nay.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 2,879
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From: Pleasanton CA
Re: Cam cost (patriot)
:iagree:
That's about right, although I've heard as low as $400 for a reputable shop to do a cam swap, pulley, springs, etc. Someone who can do it in their sleep and doesn't charge what it's worth. $700-800 is a fair price though.
That's about right, although I've heard as low as $400 for a reputable shop to do a cam swap, pulley, springs, etc. Someone who can do it in their sleep and doesn't charge what it's worth. $700-800 is a fair price though.
