Fair price on ECS + Meth kit install
02-13-2013, 09:44 AM
#21
Burning Brakes
Do you know what the difference between installing a snow kit and alky kit? Obviously not.
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02-24-2013, 09:54 PM
#22
Team Owner
I just purchased a full ECS 1500 kit along with an Alky Control Methanol Injection Kit for my Corvette. My local shop which has done all the work for all of my vehicles (I wont say name, but they are very respected and a forum sponsor) quoted me $3,000.00 for installation of ECS Kit, Meth Kit and FI dyno tune. Sounded a bit high to me- what do you guys think. I am located in new braunfels, TX (close to Austin and San Antonio).
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02-25-2013, 04:55 AM
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Instructor
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I agree. Gotta think too... Is saving 500$ really worth it if you're paying for expertise and quality? I probably could have gotten it done cheaper, but not better. ECS was my choice no matter what the cost was. Peace of mind is more worth it than saving a few hundred bucks on the install.
02-25-2013, 05:53 AM
#24
Pro
Damn I just installed my buddie's ECS Alky control kit on a c5, took me 5 hours with wiring and solder/heat shrink everything nicely.
Charged him $200 but he's a friend
Charged him $200 but he's a friend
02-25-2013, 07:09 AM
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Le Mans Master
I can make an educated guess at the shop in SA that you are talking about. If Pat is tuning the car, I'd no doubt pay for it. Their results speak pretty big about what they have done in the last year at TI, Houston track rentals, and the Texas Mile.
02-25-2013, 09:44 AM
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So took you five hours, not including materials. And if it takes a tech 5 hours to do something, a shop is correct in billing over 7.
02-25-2013, 08:47 PM
#27
Pro
Yeah I wouldn't of done it if it wasn't for a friend, but I do have a busy schedule so couldn't do it for free.
It does take time and patience to do a nice job and hide everything, yet still have everything accessible
It does take time and patience to do a nice job and hide everything, yet still have everything accessible
02-26-2013, 06:43 AM
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Safety Car
02-26-2013, 05:23 PM
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