Cam install questions

**MIKEY'S 2002 TA** · 12-11-2009, 07:29 PM

hi, how much should i expect to get a cam installed in my 02 trans am??

**c5z28** · 12-11-2009, 11:03 PM

Not including parts expect $100-$150 an hour and it takes about 6-8hours.
bare minimum in parts valve spring kit, pushrods.

**mark21742** · 12-14-2009, 05:05 AM

plus figure $500 for a tune

**SOMbitch** · 12-14-2009, 08:58 AM

Going rate around here is $700. When you factor in the cam kit and tune you are close to $2K.

**mark21742** · 12-14-2009, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by SOMbitch

Going rate around here is $700. When you factor in the cam kit and tune you are close to $2K.

man if you do the work yourself, and buy Hptuners program you'd still save money

**SOMbitch** · 12-14-2009, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by mark21742

man if you do the work yourself, and buy Hptuners program you'd still save money

I know was just answering his question. I know two speed shop owners and that is what both of them charge....

**mark21742** · 12-14-2009, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by SOMbitch

I know was just answering his question. I know two speed shop owners and that is what both of them charge....

that makes me feel better about all the time I spend in the garage. I've always done my own work, I had no clue shops charge that much money.......i need to open a shop lol

**Hi-Po** · 12-14-2009, 12:22 PM

I would gladly do a cam swap for 700 dollars!

**mark21742** · 12-14-2009, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by Hi-Po

I would gladly do a cam swap for 700 dollars!

lol hell I'd do them all day every day for $500

**MIKEY'S 2002 TA** · 12-14-2009, 02:41 PM

hi,
thanks for the replies.

**crossbredfoxbody** · 01-10-2010, 12:51 PM

Valve springs is the most aggravating part. The rest is easy.

**mark21742** · 01-10-2010, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by crossbredfoxbody

Valve springs is the most aggravating part. The rest is easy.

i will tell you the motor being father forward in the GTO compared to the F-body made all the difference

**SOMbitch** · 01-11-2010, 10:52 AM

The pulley can be a PIA too whether it is getting it on or off.....

**jb3golf** · 01-22-2010, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by SOMbitch

The pulley can be a PIA too whether it is getting it on or off.....

YES!!!!!! The pulley WILL be VERY difficult to uninstall. Especially if you do it by yourself..(better have a breaker bar handy and some pipe tubing to put over it)..BUT I agree 100% with Mr. mild white rice......DO IT YOURSELF!!! Use LS1howto...be patient and surprise yourself!!! OH........& save between $700-$2,000.......BUT make sure you have a vehicle for everyday traveling as this will probably take longer than you think.......

**jb3golf** · 01-22-2010, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by SOMbitch

The pulley can be a PIA too whether it is getting it on or off.....

I swear that pulley is EVIL!!!!

**marksls1ta** · 01-22-2010, 07:24 PM

let me know if we can help. We do the cam installs for $350 but, we are in KY.

Thanks,
Mark

**SOMbitch** · 01-25-2010, 05:55 AM

Originally Posted by marksls1ta

let me know if we can help. We do the cam installs for $350 but, we are in KY.

Thanks,
Mark

That is a great price if it includes spring install. I would assume you measure and shim too...

The pulley and spring swap are the biggest PIA in a cam install IMO...