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Price on some engine work for a E1 GTS?

Discussion in 'VE Holden Commodore (2006 - 2013)' started by pjdm1980, Dec 6, 2011.

  1. Dec 6, 2011 #1
    pjdm1980

    pjdm1980 Shut up Jr I'm thinkin!

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    I've got a couple of quotes but they vary a fare bit and I'm not quite sure if some are to cheap/expensive so here goes, the quotes all involved the following work
    - Cam
    - Lifters
    - Dual row timing chain
    - Shaved heads
    - Double row timing chain
    - Tune
    and the quotes ranged from $4600 to $5700 does that sound about right?
    I'm open to all opinions/feedback, and I plan on booking it in next week or so.
    Not sure if I've put this the right section but if I haven't then I'm sure someone will move it.
     
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    OFF T4P

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    that seems about right it will vary abit depending on what brand parts they are using
     
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    Nuddy989

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    cam package that includes double row chain, springs, retainers and lifters is about 1500 in parts then the tune about 1k. fitting the cam pack about 1k then the headwork i'm not 100% sure lol so it all seems about right to me
     
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    bigjim92

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    Those prices sound fair.
    With the work you want to do, I would be more than happy to pay a few hundred dollars more knowing I'm taking the car to a place with a good reputation.
     
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    pjdm1980

    pjdm1980 Shut up Jr I'm thinkin!

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    I'm getting a 3000RPM stall as well so now just to find the right spec cam but it won't be happening till after Xmas as the shop is shutting down for the holidays and is booked out till then.
     
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    bladerunner

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    might pay to plug a nice big cooler into the box or at least run a full synth fluid (runs much cooler but expensive to fill) if you plan on running a stally. thought about a set of diff gears as well? maybe a 3.7 or even a 3.9 ratio would be sweet
     
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    pjdm1980

    pjdm1980 Shut up Jr I'm thinkin!

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    I'll get it changed while they're at it and check the size of the cooler when I'm down there next, it has 3.7's from the factory.
     
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    SilverVH

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    You mean 3.27's :hmmm:
     
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    pjdm1980

    pjdm1980 Shut up Jr I'm thinkin!

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    SilverVH

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    You are correct, it does say that. Unfortunately they are wrong lol.

    *edit*

    I will elaborate a touch.

    HSV use both the 3.27 and 3.7 for auto and manual transmissions respectfully. The part number's are common GM part number's 92223668 (3.27) and 92223667 (3.70).

    In the VE series, differential breakdown for V8's are:-

    Commodore:
    2.92 for auto
    3.45 for manual

    HSV:
    3.27 for auto
    3.70 for manual
     
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    pjdm1980

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    Just look in the owners manual and turns out your spot on!
     
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    ducker85

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    heard a rumor some HSV's are 3:45 auto and 3:9 manual.

    rumor not fact I dont know what model or anytihng
     
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