What is the average price for an install?

 

Definetly cheaper when u do both at the same time. Been quoted a wide range for JUST the cam, was 600-1000 at different shops...

So im guessing its at least 750ish if at a shop. Could even be over a grand. Just depends what the going rate is at your state/area. on the side it'll be cheaper obviously...

 

head cam install about 900
and thats a preety good deal

some can charge 1500


and tuning which u will prob have to do as well will be around 350

 

Such a large range. I just want to make sure the shop I talk to doesn't bend me over.

 

I just got a quote last night for a 2001 T/A: $1,500

That includes a custom grind CompCams FULL KIT ($750 is the cost of parts in the kit). It also includes porting the heads and installing a set of headers.

It does not include the cost of the headers though ... but as long as the heads are off, if I bring a set of headers, he'll throw them on for me.


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Now, this is a guy who does this in his home, so your results may vary. To have a shop do this, they have to charge more for overhead. This guy gets the car on a Friday night and has it ready for pickup on Sunday afternoon. And he does EXCELLENT work. Ask around. If you're in a local car club, they will know who does good work for the best price. If you're not in a local car club .... find one and ask them.

 

hey cotton your getting a great deal but who knows how the porting will go...i have heard many nightmare stories about this before....but let us know how it all goes

 

Ed

I see you are a fellow San Diegan. I'm sure you are framiliar with California's CARB restrictions on mods.
Since you are inquiring about the cost of Heads and cam work, I am wondering if you have found a package that is CARB emissions legal? Have you found a local shop to do this?

Any information you can give me will be greatly appreciated

Thanks in advance

 

Yeah, but then Ti valve springs..chromoly pushrods, should get ls6 intake..it all will add up faster than you think
speedinc does a GREAT job, there around chi town area

 

From what I understand, the cam is what you have to watch out for. The TR 224 with a LSA 114 seems to be the largest one that can pass smog with good tuning.

Andy's Auto is one place in LA. I do have a local Camaro member that can do it in San Diego.

 

Thanks for the help Ed

I am guessing your local Camaro member is a "private" shop?

Thanks again