steves97z28

ok, the LE1 package cost $1100, but what other things will i need and how much should i expect to have a shop install this set up? any help would be great, i should have about 2-2200 to spend by the end of next month

Camaro97Z28

Do you have all the valvetrain stuff (rockers, lifters, pushrods, etc?). If so you should just need stuff like gaskets. I've seen prices for installs from like $600 to $1000. Thats not including a tune. If I missed anything someone else can chime in, I just woke up, so I might be missing something...

blue

I put the LE1 combo on last summer. I asked Lloyd what else I'd need. He said roller rockers for one thing. They're probably not absolutely necessary, but are a good idea, as are new lifters. I had little idea what I was doing at the time. Call Combination Motorsports and ask what you'll need. Fortunately they cater to people who don't really know what they're doing. You'll need a lot of new gaskets which they sell as a set, you also may want hardened pushrods which you can get cheap for about $30. Just ask Lloyd and call Comb M. A professional could do it in a lot less time, but it took me over 80 hours to do the entire job so I expect the shop will charge a lot if you hire out the work.

steves97z28

anyone else have any experiance with this? can it all be bought and installed for 2 grand?

kingman109

no way you can buy all the neccessary parts and have a shop install for 2k unless they owe you some huge favors-

luckily i have a mechanic friend who just got a new engine stand and has over 15k in brandnew snap-on tools who asked if he could do the work with me

good rule of thumb is have an extra 500-1000 laying around for misc expenses- stuff adds up quick and once you tear in you'll prob find all sorts of stuff you should do-

blue

No, you'll pay two grand for the heads-cam and parts alone. That's what I spent, give or take a hundred as I remember. You could reduce that by probably $500 though if you don't get roller rockers or lifters. But I really wouldn't skip the lifters. The rockers would be incredibly easy to install later when you have the money so that would be an option.

turbo_Z

Heres a quick list:

gaskets
Head(2)
Header(2)
Intake(2)
Timing cover
Waterpump(2)
coolant crossover tube(4)
parts
lifters
Roller rockers
ARP head bolts
hardened pushrods
misc
discharge AC system and recharge
silicone RTV
coolant
oil and filter
special tools
balancer and crank sprocket puller
hub puller
torque wrench

That is more or less what youll need if you do it yourself.

steves97z28

well if i had a garage i would actually give it a shot and try to install it myself, but i have no were to work on my car so doin it myself is out of question. i guess i might take the 2 grand and buy all the parts i need, then see if i can get my parents to help me out with the install as a graduation present i just want to have heads/cam/spray by june, thats my goal.

Z-RATED94

You might want to add some bigger injectors and a new timing chain to your list also.

kingman109

while your at it- rather than re-charge AC- just get rid of it- free up some weight on the front end and make any future work on your car sooo much easier

steves97z28

no way ill get rid of the ac, this is a car that will be driven on the weekends and most likely never see the track, so im not concerned with weight

texasTA

long tube Headers who installs a cam without long tubes??? Plugs, wires, heat tape, lock tite, 2 oil filters, 10 qts. of oil........ Dont forget some et streets

kingman109

weight is a plus - but damn it makes working on plugs and headser soooo much easiers with out the lines in the way

but to each his own

Huntr1117

Does anyone already have the LE1 package already installed? What Hp and torque gains did you get?

Bersaglieri

Lloyd Elliot 1 typically put down from 370-390 rwhp. But this is with supporting mods, Longtubes, no cats, 52mm TB, good tuning, 30lbs injectors, CAI, catback, etc.

My A/C would be gone if I didnt have a g/f.

-Dustin-