FRPP Hot Rod Cams

BLACKBULLITT'09 · February 26th, 2009, 11:41 AM

I just got my hot rod cams. I called my local shop; ACA performance in newark, DE and they quoted the install which is just the cams no springs at $1000 without a tune, another 250 for the tune which includes 3 pulls on the dyno. I thought that sounded way to much. should I just install myself, get a flash tuner and find another performance shop to tweek it?

usafimj · February 26th, 2009, 11:44 AM

Did you tell them springs don't need to be removed. $1000 is way to much for a nsr cam install.

zack065 · February 26th, 2009, 11:51 AM

i like the purchase and i would check the price as well.

usafimj · February 26th, 2009, 11:54 AM

If your mechanically inclined I'll rent you out the tools to do the cam swap

chad05gt · February 26th, 2009, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by BLACKBULLITT'09

I just got my hot rod cams. I called my local shop; ACA performance in newark, DE and they quoted the install which is just the cams no springs at $1000 without a tune, another 250 for the tune which includes 3 pulls on the dyno. I thought that sounded way to much. should I just install myself, get a flash tuner and find another performance shop to tweek it?

Forget 'local shop' either do it yourself or find a reputable shop that deals frequently w/ s197 mustangs.

BLACKBULLITT'09 · February 26th, 2009, 12:05 PM

Yeah, I told them just the cam. I appriciate the offer. All I need is the wedge right since i'm not touching the springs

tribaltek · February 26th, 2009, 12:29 PM

I think I paid $360 for my FRPP cam installation.

NeverEnuff · February 26th, 2009, 12:39 PM

LOL. wow that is rediculous!

I did cams in a 197 in less than 3 hours total. Drive in to drive out. lololololol. 1000 bucks. Give me a break! WIsh I lived up there. Id do them all day for 200-300 bucks a set!

usafimj · February 26th, 2009, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by BLACKBULLITT'09

Yeah, I told them just the cam. I appriciate the offer. All I need is the wedge right since i'm not touching the springs

You'll also need the spring compressor which I got. Reason is that you have to compress the spring and remove 3 cam followers (roller rocker look alikes). Doing this releases the tension that the springs are putting on against the cam

silverstang · February 26th, 2009, 01:08 PM

It is best to use the springs compressor, BUT if you dont have one, I have seen people do the swap without it. Need two people, one to push the cam into place, and one to start the bolts.

Kemp"Da_Chit"08GT · February 26th, 2009, 01:43 PM

Just borrow the tools and do it yourself. I just did mine with usafimj's tool offer and it was easy. No reason to pay that much for the install. As for the tune, Tilman Speed, Bama Chips, or Brenspeed. As for the Dyno, I cant give any advice since I have not yet done it to mine.

DynoJoe · February 26th, 2009, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by BLACKBULLITT'09

I just got my hot rod cams. I called my local shop; ACA performance in newark, DE and they quoted the install which is just the cams no springs at $1000 without a tune, another 250 for the tune which includes 3 pulls on the dyno. I thought that sounded way to much. should I just install myself, get a flash tuner and find another performance shop to tweek it?

That's crazy, We charge $500 for the cam install. Now i am not going to tell someone what to charge for tuning, as in my eye's, it's a price on your knowledge and experience.

The tuning is something any tuner worth a Crap can do very easy.

If you need a good tune to get you started let me know, We have done 75-100 Cam installs on the 3V's and are finishing up our first set of Hotrod Cams on a 5.4L Truck!

unlicensed to drive · February 26th, 2009, 02:43 PM

1,000 is rediculous for no springs, 1,000 is usually around the price of W/ springs.

War Machine 115 · February 26th, 2009, 04:51 PM

If you want a shop in DE go to Performance Evolution in Middletown. It's where I have all my work done. He only deals with Fords so he knows Mustangs really well. My hot rod cam install was $400. Here's his website if you want to call or email him:

FORD Performance Specialists

07GTconvertible · February 26th, 2009, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by Kemp"Da_Chit"08GT

Just borrow the tools and do it yourself. I just did mine with usafimj's tool offer and it was easy. No reason to pay that much for the install. As for the tune, Tilman Speed, Bama Chips, or Brenspeed. As for the Dyno, I cant give any advice since I have not yet done it to mine.

Since Bama Chips and Brenspeed don't sell the Hot Rod cams, would they still have a tune for them?

DynoJoe · February 26th, 2009, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by 07GTconvertible

Since Bama Chips and Brenspeed don't sell the Hot Rod cams, would they still have a tune for them?

If they don't We do.
We have installed and tuned more than I care to count of the hotrod Cams. Com thumper cams and tuned them as well with great Success.

Let me know If we can help you out with a tune.

07GTconvertible · February 26th, 2009, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by DynoJoe

If they don't We do.
We have installed and tuned more than I care to count of the hotrod Cams. Com thumper cams and tuned them as well with great Success.

Let me know If we can help you out with a tune.

Good to know. I just added your site to my favorites list (along with Brenspeed, Bamachips and THIS site). But I'll be brutally frank here, the reality is most of my posts on this site right now are fantasy posts because I am trying to buy a house this year. I think that is going to take up all my fun tickets for the time being.

Grabber523 · February 26th, 2009, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by DynoJoe

That's crazy, We charge $500 for the cam install. Now i am not going to tell someone what to charge for tuning, as in my eye's, it's a price on your knowledge and experience.

The tuning is something any tuner worth a Crap can do very easy.

If you need a good tune to get you started let me know, We have done 75-100 Cam installs on the 3V's and are finishing up our first set of Hotrod Cams on a 5.4L Truck!

I would be very interested in information, a dyno graph and video of that!

DynoJoe · February 26th, 2009, 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by Grabber523

I would be very interested in information, a dyno graph and video of that!

When we are finished with it, It will get posted on our website.

vistabluestang05 · February 26th, 2009, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by BLACKBULLITT'09

I just got my hot rod cams. I called my local shop; ACA performance in newark, DE and they quoted the install which is just the cams no springs at $1000 without a tune, another 250 for the tune which includes 3 pulls on the dyno. I thought that sounded way to much. should I just install myself, get a flash tuner and find another performance shop to tweek it?

yea i feel your pain...they told me 1200

so you got a cheaper quote then me ... lol i have a friend in aberdeen that is goin to do mine i just ordered them 2 days ago and he is going to do it next weekend he has a 68 stang all worked up and its baby work for him so he is rather experienced

February 26th, 2009, 11:41 AM	#1
BLACKBULLITT'09 Newbie 2009 Mustang Bullitt Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	FRPP Hot Rod Cams I just got my hot rod cams. I called my local shop; ACA performance in newark, DE and they quoted the install which is just the cams no springs at $1000 without a tune, another 250 for the tune which includes 3 pulls on the dyno. I thought that sounded way to much. should I just install myself, get a flash tuner and find another performance shop to tweek it?

February 26th, 2009, 11:44 AM	#2
usafimj I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 Ford Mustang GT 12.847 @ 114.12mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 5,084 iTrader: 1 reviews	Did you tell them springs don't need to be removed. $1000 is way to much for a nsr cam install. __________________ 07 GT-- Gone But Not Forgotten Military Crew E-5

February 26th, 2009, 11:54 AM	#4
usafimj I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 Ford Mustang GT 12.847 @ 114.12mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 5,084 iTrader: 1 reviews	If your mechanically inclined I'll rent you out the tools to do the cam swap __________________ 07 GT-- Gone But Not Forgotten Military Crew E-5

February 26th, 2009, 12:29 PM	#7
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,508 iTrader: 1 reviews	I think I paid $360 for my FRPP cam installation. __________________ '06 Whipple'd Mustang GT (Coming Soon) '02 Supercharged Harley-Davidson F-150 (Sold) '05 Mustang GT (Sold)

February 26th, 2009, 01:08 PM	#10
silverstang Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BFE Posts: 2,821 iTrader: 0 reviews	It is best to use the springs compressor, BUT if you dont have one, I have seen people do the swap without it. Need two people, one to push the cam into place, and one to start the bolts. __________________ Bassani Crew Member #3

February 26th, 2009, 11:51 AM	#3
zack065 Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 455 iTrader: 0 reviews	i like the purchase and i would check the price as well.

February 26th, 2009, 12:05 PM	#6
BLACKBULLITT'09 Newbie 2009 Mustang Bullitt Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah, I told them just the cam. I appriciate the offer. All I need is the wedge right since i'm not touching the springs

February 26th, 2009, 12:39 PM	#8
NeverEnuff Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 LX Coupe 7.1@99mph Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,682 iTrader: 0 reviews	LOL. wow that is rediculous! I did cams in a 197 in less than 3 hours total. Drive in to drive out. lololololol. 1000 bucks. Give me a break! WIsh I lived up there. Id do them all day for 200-300 bucks a set!

February 26th, 2009, 01:43 PM	#11
Kemp"Da_Chit"08GT Enthusiast 2008 GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 620 iTrader: 1 reviews	Just borrow the tools and do it yourself. I just did mine with usafimj's tool offer and it was easy. No reason to pay that much for the install. As for the tune, Tilman Speed, Bama Chips, or Brenspeed. As for the Dyno, I cant give any advice since I have not yet done it to mine. __________________ Procharged D-1SC W/3.7 Pulley, Comp "Mutha Thumprs", Mac Longtubes, O/R prochamber, Steeda CMCV Deletes, 3.73's, FRPP Stingers Last edited by Kemp"Da_Chit"08GT; February 26th, 2009 at 01:53 PM.

February 26th, 2009, 02:43 PM	#13
unlicensed to drive MM Fanatic Blank Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,733 iTrader: 1 reviews	1,000 is rediculous for no springs, 1,000 is usually around the price of W/ springs.

February 26th, 2009, 04:51 PM	#14
War Machine 115 Regular 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delaware Posts: 251 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you want a shop in DE go to Performance Evolution in Middletown. It's where I have all my work done. He only deals with Fords so he knows Mustangs really well. My hot rod cam install was $400. Here's his website if you want to call or email him: FORD Performance Specialists __________________ www.fquick.com/warmachine115

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