[Z06] What's the average labor charge for a vararam intake install on c5 z06
01-23-2009, 05:58 PM
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What's the average labor charge for a vararam intake install on c5 z06
So far I have only contacted one vendor and they wanted 260.00 for the install and I thought that was a little steep. Is that about average or is that high? If it is indeed that much than ill just get a Halltech venom and do it my self.
01-23-2009, 06:34 PM
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01-23-2009, 06:40 PM
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You can install the VR yourself also. I have done three myself. Just search the forum for the instructions. The instructions on the forum are much more clear to understand than the ones that come with the VR. Basic hand tools and jackstands and about two hours of your time. Good Luck.
I did on on my other c5. I'm not sure if I will on the Z06.
01-23-2009, 09:19 PM
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01-23-2009, 11:27 PM
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takes about 2 hours to do it neat & tidy & correct. if your shop is $130 an hour then that's about right. make sure they've installed a lot of 'em and know the tricks to do it right. if they have (by which i mean hundreds of 'em), then it's worth it. if they haven't, well, it ain't.
personally, after what i saw it took to get the darned thing in there, it's worth every penny to have it done right. i'm not that patient....and probably would have caused much more $ damage than the price i paid to have it installed!
personally, after what i saw it took to get the darned thing in there, it's worth every penny to have it done right. i'm not that patient....and probably would have caused much more $ damage than the price i paid to have it installed!
01-24-2009, 12:11 PM
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I did mine in my condo garage by flashlight without a jack (I didn't have a low enough one yet) in just over two hours. You can do it yourself. The DIY on the install is a great tool.
01-24-2009, 12:17 PM
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I paid $80 to have mine installed. Post your location and maybe one of the CF members will give u a hand.
01-24-2009, 12:20 PM
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I did in my basement (underground parking, condo), man u need a Race ramps/similer ramps, jack stands whichever u have, and just simple tools. soent 6 hrs but actually worked may be 4 hrs. Now i can do in 2 hrs may be.
01-24-2009, 02:03 PM
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The VR was the first mod I did to my vette. Never worked on a vette before. Of course online everyone says a couple of hours. It took me and my buddy close to 4 hours to do it in his garage. Granted this was the first time. I am sure that if I had to do it again I could cut at least an hour off that.
Just prepare yourself to be there for a while. Go slow. It is a very easy install. Just tedious. But you will love the results. Netted me a little over 3 tenths and 3.5 mph in the quarter.
Just prepare yourself to be there for a while. Go slow. It is a very easy install. Just tedious. But you will love the results. Netted me a little over 3 tenths and 3.5 mph in the quarter.
01-24-2009, 09:32 PM
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I'm getting mine installed next week for $120. Shop said 2 hours at $60/hr. Not bad. Shop around. There are probably some performance shops around begging for work right now.
01-26-2009, 12:29 AM
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Make sure you hook the upper lip of the radiator shroud behind the notch on the bottom of the radiator's upper plastic cover. I bet a lot of people don't do this.
See my old thread HERE
See my old thread HERE
