I was wondering how many hours is a cam changed billed at?
what's book rate on it ?
Also how many hours to change springs aswell
just having a hard time finding somone to do the work on my truck as i'm really busy with work

jim

 

I was able to do my cam and springs in 1 day about 9-10 hours
myself and 1 friend but I have done a few before

hope that helps some what

 

4-6 hours depending on the place. I've been quoted anywhere from 400 to 750 from shops before I did it myself.

 

If you go by the book a cam change will cost alot. Book time includes removing the heads to remove the lifters.
My buddy and I charge $300 for a cam and spring change but, I think the going rate is about $400 at a respectable speed shop. However, I don't know for sure as I have never paid for work on my truck, besides the exhaust.

 

I had my cam, pushrods and valve springs changed in 3hrs and 20 min. I was charged $350.

 

is degreeing a Cam really needed ?
I'm just a Newbie on the internal stuff
and to pull the heads to do the springs ?
i have head studs if that makes any difference
oh and by the way i just quoted 13.5 hours for cam change from i guy that use very rarely
i almost fell of my chair he said that i need to drop my oil pan ..so I'm not going to him to get any work done
Also any recommendation on a spring tool ?

 

Drop the oil pan? What the F_ _ K!

Is that guy ASE Certified?

 

I changed mine(cam only) in about four hours by myself being very cautious and taking my time. I could see springs taking an extra two if I had changed them then. I could probablly do it in half the time now with and extra set of hands. A buddy of mine locally charges $350 for a cam/spring swap.

 

13.5 hours... only if he takes 5 two hour beer beaks. That is bull ****. If he is doing it by himself, I'd say no more than 6 hours.

 

And no you don't have to pull the heads to do springs. I'm not sure if I would trust that guy.

Be careful man!