Finally got the Truck back !!

[dbo342000]

Well, finally got the Truck back today.

Had some stage II heads put on after I blew a plug out last Nov. I took it to a local Autoshop that was recommended by a friend.
I dropped it off there on the 16th of May. took them 4 weeks to swap the heads - I did have them put some Lock-n-Stitch inserts in though(I was a little paraniod of blowing out another plug) and they had to send the heads out for that.
In the end it cost me $3,000 and I supplied the heads, gaskets, studs, spark plugs, and new COP's.
Total for Head Swap - $3,000 + $1,600 = $4600
I can help but feeling that I got raped on this.
I figured I could have done it in about a week (less the inserts).

What do you all think?

Anyway, I am still happy to have the L back home,
Going to install the SBTB, CAI, and 160 stat tomorrow. I need to get a tune before I tackle the 6LBer. Probably have to wait until next month for that.
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2000 Red L
SB, stgII PI heads, SBTB, CAI, SB2600, Borjla CB, 6lb LP, DSP

[bgstew6]

jeesus thats high....

[chrisheltra]

Yup you got raped.....Sorry

[Shane361]

You could have installed the time certs yourself and would like to think people here would have lent you a hand and knocked this out. That much money buys ALOT of beer... Trust me when I say, you have not gotten ripped off any where close to where I have. Good luck with the new heads.-Shane

[bgstew6]

YUP /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ X1000

4600 ............he could have built the bottom end and put the certs in.....

there are a few of us who know what we are doing :cheers

[jmd]

what is the name of the shop. i need to stay away from them. if you won't say it openly then pm me.

[CINDERBLOCK]

Post the name of that sh!t.... I had my heads CNC ported with new 1mm oversize valves #135 springs and Ti retainers for less than $1600 out the door. No install labor in that # tho

[DolSVT00]

Well, finally got the Truck back today.

Had some stage II heads put on after I blew a plug out last Nov. I took it to a local Autoshop that was recommended by a friend.
I dropped it off there on the 16th of May. took them 4 weeks to swap the heads - I did have them put some Lock-n-Stitch inserts in though(I was a little paraniod of blowing out another plug) and they had to send the heads out for that.
In the end it cost me $3,000 and I supplied the heads, gaskets, studs, spark plugs, and new COP's.
Total for Head Swap - $3,000 + $1,600 = $4600
I can help but feeling that I got raped on this.
I figured I could have done it in about a week (less the inserts).

What do you all think?

Anyway, I am still happy to have the L back home,
Going to install the SBTB, CAI, and 160 stat tomorrow. I need to get a tune before I tackle the 6LBer. Probably have to wait until next month for that.
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2000 Red L
SB, stgII PI heads, SBTB, CAI, SB2600, Borjla CB, 6lb LP, DSP



You have been to the law offices of "Reamed Hard and Often"

[Illusions]

Unfortunately it looks like he's from Greenville. If he was local I know the guys here would have been able to save him money. It might have been used towards beer but at least then he would have been able to partake in the bev's too.

[Chillerman]

Glad you got your truck back, but OUCH!

[dbo342000]

Thanx Guys,

Yes I am from Greenville, and unfortunately I started that mess juat before I started reading the Forums religously.

Not so happy about all that Cash, but that what happens when you jump in head first without seeing how deep the water is.

Anyway, the shop is called Berts Automotive in Duncan, SC.

So far I don't have any complaints with the work, but I have only driven it about 30 miles.

Need to run out this tank of gas thats been in there since November, then put in a new tune and see what's up.

I'll post more after I feel out the situation.

[blubyu87gt]

Having ones vehicle back is a great feeling to have after a break down... Writing the check to get it back is not such a nice feeling!
Back in Cali with my old 85 carbed 351W Notch the head gasket blew so I decided to see about taking it to a shop as I was in the process of moving... Figured while the heads were off I would just replace them too. Shop quoted 1700 to replace the head gasket alone or 2600 to replace the heads too! Needless to say I parked it till I was done moving and just did the "buddies and beer" auto shop in the front yard under the shade tree.

Inflation is a mother F'er....

[dbo342000]

I will need to find me some gearhead buddies here in Greenville to start having mod parties with.

[Illusions]

If the girl in the avatar is at the party I do not think it will be hard to find people to join her, I mean you.