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cam and heads question for my 88 gt

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Old 03-30-2008, 06:55 PM
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so some money came in and I decided I might install a new cam and heads as far as the cam will I have to pull the motor to put the cam in Im pretty sure I will and if I dont do it my self what is the going rate for a shop to pull the motor out and put the cam and heads on thanks guys
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Old 03-30-2008, 07:06 PM
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usually most shops charge around $200 to pull the engine atleast around here, you will have to pull the engine to install a cam.as far to put on heads and cams, that will vary on the shop, spending the extra $ to make sure the cam is dialed in right or your car will be worth it or it will run like garbage. i'd just call around to some local shops are ask.
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Old 03-30-2008, 07:11 PM
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i think it would be more like 1000 just for the labor to pull a motor and throw in a cam and heads.
but i didnt think you had to pull the motor, just the front bumper and radiator should be enough.
and thats much better.
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Old 03-30-2008, 09:04 PM
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Default RE: cam and heads question for my 88 gt

The luxury of working on a Mustang is........an everyday Joe garage mechanic can do it It is not like the new cars where you need special tools,schooling.......and a hard working knowledge of electonics......

Get yourself a torque wrench, a manual, and follow these directions:

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/techa...intakeswap.pdf

I did it all myself, and my experience before that was strictly bolt ons (Suspension,exhaust, etc)...........and she runs AWESOME!! Worst case scenario, get it halfway done, and then bring it in........it will save you some $$ in labor............that is if you don't screw it up too bad
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Old 03-31-2008, 12:39 AM
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Thanks Guys I may just do the cam for now I haven't decided but I want to get someone to do it for me so I'll pay the money its worth it to me
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