I'm gonna take my car to the shop and have them install HD Torsen and Richmond 3.73s. The shop says its gonna cost me about $400 for the installation. Does this seem right? ------------------ 1992 Z28 (305) TPI. 160' stat, Accel 8mm, Accel Cap & Rotor, Flowmaster, high-flo cat.

Ummmm... OK, if that is what they say. Why don't you try a few different shops and see what they say instead of asking people who neither live in your state, nor do that for a living!

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1984 z28 w/ a 357 cu in. monster engine which is looking like the posterchild for Edelbrock with the exception of the Holley 750vac... all the suspension stuff... 9-bolt posi disk is in...

-=ICON Motorsports=-

What parts are they including? When I had mine done there was an installation kit and I had bearing replaced. Including those parts mine cost around $350 to $400 as I remember.

I agree with Biochem, check around and see what other shops charge for the same work.

Installation labor shouldn't cost more than $100. I can get it done in my town for $90.

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1983 Camaro Z28
Goodwrench 350ci V8, Edelbrock TES Headers, Flowmaster Catback, MSD 6al and Blaster 2 coil, Edelbrock Performer intake, (Edelbrock Performer 600cfm carb.)- went back to q-jet!!! T5, 373 rear, Eibach springs, Cervin Vega speakers, Rock. Fos. Sub, Pioneer CD,
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i think it is around 200 bills in my town if you bring the install kit with you which is around another 100 to 140 bills.
Shawn

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91 RS 5.0 TBI
14x3 open element
160*stat... didnt do anything made my car run a lil cooler
msd coil and taylor wires ...not noticed
with split fire plugs... which suck
removed rear hood seal.. runs much cooler i liked

coming soon 3.42's with slp posi.. my first big mod!!!

Clarion cd player 2 planet audio 6x9's 2 lanzar tweeters and one MTX 10" sub in a bandpass all running off 2 separate 200w amps

Drive-in to drive-out labor should be in the $300 range, depending on what the shop labor rates are in your area; it'a about 4 hour job, at a typical $75/hr, there's your labor charge. Of course, materials and parts are extra.

Definitely check around; don't necessarily go with the cheapest place (just like you wouldn't get your triple bypass surgery done by the lowest bidder!) but at least make sure that the place that you want to do the work is within reason.

Chris's price would apply if you were taking a bare housing to somebody and just having a gear set up in it. That's a little different from drive-in to drive-out.

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"So many Mustangs, so little time..."
ICON Motorsports

There aren't many shops here that will do that kind of work and this is the most reliable one where I live. I have everything I need expect the installation kit which the shop provides, therefor they told me ~$400. I haven't tried calling the Chevy dealer but they're prices are always high. I guess it wouldn't to find out. Also, I shouldn't hear any whining if installed correctly, right?

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1992 Z28 (305) TPI.
160' stat, Accel 8mm, Accel Cap & Rotor,
Flowmaster, high-flo cat.

Then that sounds within the ballpark... the kit is right at $100 retail

Get them to put new axle bearings in it while they have it apart.

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"So many Mustangs, so little time..."
ICON Motorsports

i'd say three hours flat rate

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ICON Motorsports

1st & 3rd

There shouldn't be any whining after the installation right?

There should not be much if any whining when it is done. Some gear manufactures and gear sets are more prone to gear noise. You may experience a little whine when you get it back and I would not be concerned. If you do have a little noise let them know right away and if it get worse then I would be concerned there is a problem.