Jim Wolf Cam testing for the VQ37VHR -- Results inside!

Copes370z · 04-17-2016, 06:21 AM

The gains would be nice, but seems like a tough sell for roughly $3500 dollars ($2500 labor + $1000 gestimate for cams).

DEpointfive0 · 04-17-2016, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Copes370z

The gains would be nice, but seems like a tough sell for roughly $3500 dollars ($2500 labor + $1000 gestimate for cams).

$2500 for labor? Is Jesus himself doing the work?

solidus · 04-17-2016, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

$2500 for labor? Is Jesus himself doing the work?

100.00 an hour shop time is reasonable.

DEpointfive0 · 04-17-2016, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidus

100.00 an hour shop time is reasonable.

25 hours is completely unreasonable. Any Nissan dealer should be able to drop and reinstall a motor in 8 hours. That's how some dealers and shops install headers.

Not sure why they need 17 extra hours

synolimit · 04-17-2016, 02:43 PM

Its 20hrs for motor pull or 10hrs to just install with motor already pulled. So $1800 at the cheapest for these. I do agree though i could beat 10hrs to drop it easy. Specially mine that has no evap lines etc and easy access.

Elmo370z · 04-17-2016, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAMotorsports

Do you know who you spoke with? As some of this info is not correct.

-Daelen

I'm also interested in this topic.

solidus · 04-17-2016, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

25 hours is completely unreasonable. Any Nissan dealer should be able to drop and reinstall a motor in 8 hours. That's how some dealers and shops install headers.

Not sure why they need 17 extra hours

I was'nt referring to the hours but the rate. If they said 25hrs then 2500.00. And installing cams is'nt as simple as dropping the motor and slapping them in. I had JWT S2's in my Titan and that whole process was a nightmare.

Elmo370z · 04-17-2016, 08:04 PM

Most people don't understand the complexity of the cam install on these heads

solidus · 04-17-2016, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elmo370z

Most people don't understand the complexity of the cam install on these heads

I found out the hard way insisting that my lash be set to exact spec. Inatall cams , check lash cold, un install cams , order 32 more cam buckets at $18.00 each from 3 different dealers due to different sizes. Wait 6 days then re-install cams, recheck lash and button up.

Elmo370z · 04-17-2016, 10:31 PM

Thats awesome.you installed it yourself. How many hours, 30?

derraj06 · 04-18-2016, 11:36 AM

I know MA Motorsports quotes 20 hours to install a set of cams. That's via dropping the engine. For the work involved in both the engine drop and cam install, that's not unreasonable to me. I'm looking forward to seeing more data on both sets of cams.

Elmo370z · 04-18-2016, 03:55 PM

That is where i'm going to get my cams and heads worked on, if the stage 2 cam ever comes out that is

FPenvy · 04-18-2016, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elmo370z

That is where i'm going to get my cams and heads worked on, if the stage 2 cam ever comes out that is

Z_ealot · 04-18-2016, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

$2500 for labor? Is Jesus himself doing the work?

If it's a mexican guy, then the answer is yes

derraj06 · 04-18-2016, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elmo370z

That is where i'm going to get my cams and heads worked on, if the stage 2 cam ever comes out that is

They are coming out. Don't worry about that. I have faith JWT will come through. MA Motorsports is awesome to work with. I talk to Daelen almost daily.

04-17-2016, 02:43 PM	#140 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	Its 20hrs for motor pull or 10hrs to just install with motor already pulled. So $1800 at the cheapest for these. I do agree though i could beat 10hrs to drop it easy. Specially mine that has no evap lines etc and easy access. __________________ 13 370z- Last edited by synolimit; 04-17-2016 at 02:47 PM.

04-18-2016, 11:36 AM	#146 (permalink)
derraj06 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 406 Drives: MB 370z Rep Power: 12	I know MA Motorsports quotes 20 hours to install a set of cams. That's via dropping the engine. For the work involved in both the engine drop and cam install, that's not unreasonable to me. I'm looking forward to seeing more data on both sets of cams. Elmo370z likes this.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
OEM Denso VQ37VHR Fuel injector Flow Test results	MILENKOGT	Engine & Drivetrain	13	08-30-2015 05:52 PM
GTM Stage 2 Supercharger Preliminary Testing Results	SAM@GTM	Forced Induction	576	01-15-2014 10:40 PM
Uprev Tuned at Z1, results inside :)	'10Anamoly	Tuning	12	01-01-2012 01:32 PM
1/4 mile results inside	ZforMe	Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip	32	04-24-2009 08:27 AM
Knock on the VQ37VHR - gear heads step inside	BerkTech	Intake/Exhaust	39	04-13-2009 11:37 AM

04-17-2016, 06:21 AM	#136 (permalink)
Copes370z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Huntersville Posts: 5 Drives: 09 Red 370z TS M6 Rep Power: 10	The gains would be nice, but seems like a tough sell for roughly $3500 dollars ($2500 labor + $1000 gestimate for cams).

04-17-2016, 08:04 PM	#143 (permalink)
Elmo370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st. petersburg Posts: 5,709 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Sp M6 Rep Power: 295378	Most people don't understand the complexity of the cam install on these heads

04-17-2016, 10:31 PM	#145 (permalink)
Elmo370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st. petersburg Posts: 5,709 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Sp M6 Rep Power: 295378	Thats awesome.you installed it yourself. How many hours, 30?

04-18-2016, 03:55 PM	#147 (permalink)
Elmo370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st. petersburg Posts: 5,709 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Sp M6 Rep Power: 295378	That is where i'm going to get my cams and heads worked on, if the stage 2 cam ever comes out that is