Cost to do Cam and labor for install
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Maryland, USA
yeah appears to be a pretty labor intensive job, from watching videos on that subject its amazing how fast very experienced shops can get it done. I can see it being that price especially since a tune is usually 1k or around that off the back.
if I were to do it myself cant image how long it would take me.
if I were to do it myself cant image how long it would take me.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Brunswick NY
Mine was installed with a host of other mods but the invoice from a reputable, nationally known shop quotes I paid $5500 for that portion including parts, fluids etc.. This was in in early 2021 so I don’t know if the current market conditions will affect that.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2021
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From: Central TX
Book says 25 hours. I did cam, headers, ported heads, e85 flex fuel and my tuner quoted me 25 hours plus the tune. That was for all labor associated. He did not pull the engine and swap timing chains as my car has very low miles.
Last edited by vortech347; Feb 9, 2023 at 07:58 AM.
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Pro
Joined: Apr 2022
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From: Phoenix
I ended up doing way more than a cam but I was under the impression that the motor needs to come out for a cam swap. I watch some shop builds on Youtube and seems like it is possible to do it in the car? I am going to do an AFM delete on my Cadillac Escalade and I am pretty sure I can do that in the car but I have zero self-control so if I start doing a cam. It will end up with heads, intake, cam, exhaust etc. I will probably be cheaper in the long run to take it out of my hands and have someone do it. Not to hijack this thread.
What part of the country are you in?
What part of the country are you in?
Cruising
Joined: Apr 2016
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I was recently quoted $5,641 from a shop. That's doing cam, dod delete, pushrods, valve springs, lifters, trays, fluids.
$3,212 in labor + another $373 for supercharger removal/reinstall + parts/fluids = $5641 pre tax
$3,212 in labor + another $373 for supercharger removal/reinstall + parts/fluids = $5641 pre tax
Safety Car
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From: nashville TN
I ended up doing way more than a cam but I was under the impression that the motor needs to come out for a cam swap. I watch some shop builds on Youtube and seems like it is possible to do it in the car? I am going to do an AFM delete on my Cadillac Escalade and I am pretty sure I can do that in the car but I have zero self-control so if I start doing a cam. It will end up with heads, intake, cam, exhaust etc. I will probably be cheaper in the long run to take it out of my hands and have someone do it. Not to hijack this thread.
What part of the country are you in?
What part of the country are you in?
Cruising
Joined: Apr 2016
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Safety Car
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From: nashville TN
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2021
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where is this shop? I’m currently working with a shop near me in NJ. But I’m looking to avoid the “vette tax” bs to me the car is just a Chevy.
id like to pay what it’s worth and what they are worth, I have my own tuner tho.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Huntsville Alabama
I have seen rates as low as 3200 for BTR cam/DOD delete in a C7. Parts and Labor. Heard of them way higher as well. but that was a real price at a shop with dyno tune back in 2018. I know places cheaper now, but also know most big shops are higher.