Cam install
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From: Georgetown, TX
Cam install
Been thinking about updating my scoot with a 255. The dealer is quoting appx $1,600 for the install, including some time on the dyno (I have a stage 1 with a sert). They said the book calls for 7 hours install time. After picking myself up off of the floor, I couldn't help but think the quote seemed incredibly high. I don't have the knowledge or tools to do it myself. Can anyone tell me what a reasonable 255 install should cost, including some dyno time?
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About 4 - 4.5 hrs for the install, tops. Maybe he is adding in an extra three for the dyno time ??? But $1600, wow!
7 hours @ $100 hr, plus the cams and gaskets doesn't come anywhere near $1600. Local HD dealer here gets $69 hr.
7 hours @ $100 hr, plus the cams and gaskets doesn't come anywhere near $1600. Local HD dealer here gets $69 hr.
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My dealer wants 4 hrs labor with adjustable rods plus parts. Parts should be around $500.00 plus labor at $75.00 per hr.($300.00) and lets say 4 hrs. of dyno time another $300.00 total $1,100.00.
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Been thinking about updating my scoot with a 255. The dealer is quoting appx $1,600 for the install, including some time on the dyno (I have a stage 1 with a sert). They said the book calls for 7 hours install time. After picking myself up off of the floor, I couldn't help but think the quote seemed incredibly high. I don't have the knowledge or tools to do it myself. Can anyone tell me what a reasonable 255 install should cost, including some dyno time?
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With enough cost-cutting skill you can do the job for <$200-300, including the inner-bearing tool and all parts.
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i was about to suggest finding the write up done by a fellow forum member, iclick. the write up he did, covered every aspect of the cam swap. but i see that he's already chimed in. check out his write up, he did it the right way.
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I'm having Jamie at fuelmoto (a site sponsor here, held in high regard) quoted me 1,100 to supply the parts, install Woods 6-6 cams, and three hours dyno time. And that's what I'm going with in about two or three weeks here. 1600 sounds f'ing ridiculous to me. Oh, and that included 3 hours of dyno time.
