I'm trying to figure out how much I should pay for a cam install (HKS 264/272). I've seen prices from $175-$300. What do you guys think is fair? Any recs for good shops in the Los Angeles/OC area?

 

wow, jump on it

 

175 is a good price from what I've read. Is that shop reliable though? If they are and they have a good reputation, take it.

 

if your not going to do it yourself, then i'd pay up to $300 to have it done right. new belt and tensioner depending on milage and bleed the lifters.

 

Theres a guy in SoCal who does cam installs for $125. I think his name is Abby (sp?). Try looking on SoCalEvo.net and you can probably find his contact info.

 

I set up an appointment w/Abby for thiss weekend...

 

If your around GA go to Topspeed they are real good on prices so give them a call you will be surprised

 

Ask around. It is difficult to find a good shop/mechanic and a higher price doesn't mean better work.

 

Let me know how this goes...if I get cam I will go to mhim if you have a good experience....

 

approx 200-250 if its cams, bleeding the lifters and doin head studs

 

You can view some of the reviews within my customer rating.

My experience has been centered around turbo charged racing engines for ~20 years within the IMSA GTP, CART & IRL series working for NPTI, TRD, Cosworth & currently Honda for the last 10 years as a trackside / dyno developement engineer.

Besides my experience, a few more advantages of having me do the work, is when you schedule a time of arrival, work starts immediately. The work is quick & reliable.

 

Had my cams installed by Abby 2 weeks ago...
great job.. flawless so far...

 

Good choice. This guy does top notch work. I had my cams and cam gears installed by him. He has experience and his garage and tools are super clean.

Plus, it only took him 3 hours flat to do the job.

 

Wow, $125 for cam install is insanely good.....i was quoted $350 from a really good shop by my house and i said screw it and did it myself. Saved me some serious bank......but damn, i would have definitely had them done for $125.....and according to his experience, this should be no problem for him!

 

$125 for Cams installation is really CHEAP. Wish you were located over here in the Mid-West.