Head/Cam installation prices
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Head/Cam installation prices
What is an average price to have this work done (without the tune).
I got an off-the-cuff quote for $2k, which seemed way more expensive than the charge for my C6.
TIA.
I got an off-the-cuff quote for $2k, which seemed way more expensive than the charge for my C6.
TIA.
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PM me if you are looking to source the car south. We will be glad to spec a cam package for your needs/goals.
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
Yes these new engine are way different----An LT1 engine with VVT and DOD you are limited to the cam size--If you choose to retain the VVT and DOD the cams are very small and make little extra HP------BUT if you wanna be a big dog---You can put a nice cam in an LT1 BUT you have do a DOD DELETE and a VVT LIMITER-------as well as installing new LS7 lifters (non DOD) and all the appropriate parts----Just parts only about $1700 and then the labor another $1500
Plus a tune is a must
If you go to what they call a "DOD and VVT friendly"set up--you go thru all the labor--less parts but limit the added HP to 25-35 RWHP
PS: DOD deleted and VVT limited cams and with LT headers are allover the internet that make an added 100 RWHP !!!! huge differnce
Plus a tune is a must
If you go to what they call a "DOD and VVT friendly"set up--you go thru all the labor--less parts but limit the added HP to 25-35 RWHP
PS: DOD deleted and VVT limited cams and with LT headers are allover the internet that make an added 100 RWHP !!!! huge differnce
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Yes these new engine are way different----An LT1 engine with VVT and DOD you are limited to the cam size--If you choose to retain the VVT and DOD the cams are very small and make little extra HP------BUT if you wanna be a big dog---You can put a nice cam in an LT1 BUT you have do a DOD DELETE and a VVT LIMITER-------as well as installing new LS7 lifters (non DOD) and all the appropriate parts----Just parts only about $1700 and then the labor another $1500
Plus a tune is a must
If you go to what they call a "DOD and VVT friendly"set up--you go thru all the labor--less parts but limit the added HP to 25-35 RWHP
PS: DOD deleted and VVT limited cams and with LT headers are allover the internet that make an added 100 RWHP !!!! huge differnce
Plus a tune is a must
If you go to what they call a "DOD and VVT friendly"set up--you go thru all the labor--less parts but limit the added HP to 25-35 RWHP
PS: DOD deleted and VVT limited cams and with LT headers are allover the internet that make an added 100 RWHP !!!! huge differnce
I understand the motor is very different than my LS2 & am definitely interested in going big.
I have an inquiry into Lingenfelter for their H/C package as I have their heads on my C6, but I heard their packages are very conservative (albeit high quality). It's also unclear if they are VVT/DOD delete.
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Its a new car also so there's always a higher price early on... You know how that goes...
The good part is we have heads/cam packages on exchange that are awesomely priced.
CNC head porting is well under a grand on exchange & when you add the cam parts your talking under $2,000 in parts for a power gain of 100+HP!!
http://www.texas-speed.com/p-4461-te...-exchange.aspx
The good part is we have heads/cam packages on exchange that are awesomely priced.
CNC head porting is well under a grand on exchange & when you add the cam parts your talking under $2,000 in parts for a power gain of 100+HP!!
http://www.texas-speed.com/p-4461-te...-exchange.aspx
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
Its a new car also so there's always a higher price early on... You know how that goes...
The good part is we have heads/cam packages on exchange that are awesomely priced.
CNC head porting is well under a grand on exchange & when you add the cam parts your talking under $2,000 in parts for a power gain of 100+HP!!
http://www.texas-speed.com/p-4461-te...-exchange.aspx
The good part is we have heads/cam packages on exchange that are awesomely priced.
CNC head porting is well under a grand on exchange & when you add the cam parts your talking under $2,000 in parts for a power gain of 100+HP!!
http://www.texas-speed.com/p-4461-te...-exchange.aspx
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All of my parts came from Texas Speed...very reasonable pricing.
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ya these new lt1's take a long time to do a cam. they are way more involved and prepping the surface's for the rtv takes time.
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I'm sure the info is out there but this seems to be a solid thread with solid cam info.. I'm going with an ECS Supercharger / ECS Meth Kit / LG Motorsports LT Headers / Tune and I want to add the most "aggressive" blower cam without the VVT / DOD delete. #1 which cam would best be suited for my setup? #2 on my setup, what kind of real world RWHP increase can I expect on this type of setup?
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I'm sure the info is out there but this seems to be a solid thread with solid cam info.. I'm going with an ECS Supercharger / ECS Meth Kit / LG Motorsports LT Headers / Tune and I want to add the most "aggressive" blower cam without the VVT / DOD delete. #1 which cam would best be suited for my setup? #2 on my setup, what kind of real world RWHP increase can I expect on this type of setup?
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Just delete the Dod lifters, what is your reasoning for wanting to keep them other than gas mileage? Have you seen our 2" headers we offer for the C7? 100% USA stainless steel and made. Every component is us made too and comes with oem gaskets, extensions, and they are hand tig welded and v band flanged. To the other poster on the rtv the oil pan and front cover use it.
The blower cam, at this point of my build planning, is a bump in the road for me. The most info I hear about cams is "they will give you a little extra HP" ...well, that's great and all, but that's about the extent of answering any cam related inquiries that I have.. lol.
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Yep, that's pretty much it.. gas mileage. What do you have in mind if I deleted the DOD lifters? Also, the LG Motorsports Super Pro headers are VERY attractive (even at 1 7/8").. I'm open to other headers but the 2" headers I've seen, the #'s on HP and TQ aren't quite up to the level of gains as the LG Motorsports. I'm still open to your input as I have yet to buy my headers
The blower cam, at this point of my build planning, is a bump in the road for me. The most info I hear about cams is "they will give you a little extra HP" ...well, that's great and all, but that's about the extent of answering any cam related inquiries that I have.. lol.
The blower cam, at this point of my build planning, is a bump in the road for me. The most info I hear about cams is "they will give you a little extra HP" ...well, that's great and all, but that's about the extent of answering any cam related inquiries that I have.. lol.
well if you want us to do a custom grind email me all the details on the car, we can set you up w/ an entire package to meet your goals on this.
Here is the thread on our headers.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...7-headers.html