$1000 Bucks to Replace Injectors?
06-21-2011, 12:44 PM
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$600 max should be it. Your avatar looks like an early C4, L98 flavored and you and your car will love the FIC injectors! By the way, your C4 isn't a Burgundy 'Vert, is it?
06-21-2011, 12:44 PM
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Don't be afraid of using the accel injecters,I have had them on my car for 9 yrs with no problems at all.
When they first came out there was a problem with them and it was addressed by accel,but still to this day people who have never used them still bad mouth them.
Just send your set out to be rebuilt.
When they first came out there was a problem with them and it was addressed by accel,but still to this day people who have never used them still bad mouth them.
Just send your set out to be rebuilt.
06-21-2011, 04:03 PM
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I have ACCEL injectors in my 96 Exploder 5.0, they work well. When I did the injector replacement on my 85, my local Corvette mechanic quoted me $400 for the labor, I would supply the injectors (got mine from Jon at FIC), so around $600 which includes parts is more in line.
I did the job myself. It took around 7 hours, but I took my own sweet time and labeled parts I removed, etc. It cost me around $80 in new tools to do the job as well, but I don't mind getting new tools. It was a great experience and I learned a lot, especially from the masters here at the Forum.
I did the job myself. It took around 7 hours, but I took my own sweet time and labeled parts I removed, etc. It cost me around $80 in new tools to do the job as well, but I don't mind getting new tools. It was a great experience and I learned a lot, especially from the masters here at the Forum.
06-22-2011, 12:05 AM
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I just installed a set of 40# Accell injectors (<$400.00 from Summit) on a 96 LT1.
Started at 7:00was running at 7:31.
At $45.00 an hour that was $23.25 ....
I'm just sayin..
06-22-2011, 01:03 AM
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06-22-2011, 04:44 AM
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Not doubting you, but what led you to believe you needed injectors? Just curious if you determined the injectors were bad, or did the rip off...er...mechanic do the diagnosis???
P.
06-22-2011, 06:35 AM
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Awesome info!
I would love to be able to wrench on my cars but my skills are limited because I use a wheelchair. Incomplete quadriplegia. Had a spinal cord injury 28 years ago playing high school hockey.
Anyway, not afraid to pay for good work, just thought 1k was a bit stiff. Also, he basically said he would not put a set of rebuilts in. Went on and on about rebuilt parts.
Peace.
Stephen
I would love to be able to wrench on my cars but my skills are limited because I use a wheelchair. Incomplete quadriplegia. Had a spinal cord injury 28 years ago playing high school hockey.
Anyway, not afraid to pay for good work, just thought 1k was a bit stiff. Also, he basically said he would not put a set of rebuilts in. Went on and on about rebuilt parts.
Peace.
Stephen
06-22-2011, 07:47 AM
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If it with the injectors fpr diaphram gaskets and o-rings unfortunately it is not off base do the numbers. It was quoted here it takes about 6 hours to do the job so there goes the first 540 bucks at the usual 90 an hour. The injectors are around 350 from online places that leaves 110 left for shipping sales tax gaskets and o-rings. If you were to do it yourself and change all the gaskets and o-rings I would find it hard to get it done for less than 250 at the end of the day and that is not for accel injectors that cost a good deal more. There is nothing wrong with accel injectors they are made by Bosch if the ones I am thinking of. The garage has to warentee the job hence the dislike for rebuilt anything that is not very easy to change. His job is to make a profit for his business and busy work changing failed rebuilt parts is not very profitable.
The real rape job was 505 to change an oxygen sensor on a Toyota RAV my neighbor has. The sensor 180 for the wide band Toyota only sensor but 320 in labor??? It took me 15 minutes from pull if the garage open the hood to back out done. It is right in front of you when you open the hood..
Dave
The real rape job was 505 to change an oxygen sensor on a Toyota RAV my neighbor has. The sensor 180 for the wide band Toyota only sensor but 320 in labor??? It took me 15 minutes from pull if the garage open the hood to back out done. It is right in front of you when you open the hood..
Dave
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06-22-2011, 12:35 PM
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Still, 1000 is crazy book time job or not.
It probably wouldnt take a noob that long to do it.
Before I got my teeth wet with EFI I had taken the 89 in to the dealer to ask about injectors. They would only put Multecs in and wanted over a grand for that. THink thats about when I found CF.
Got a bad batch of the early Accels, took them back out stuck some Bosch IIs in and the car ran the way it was supposed to.
Breaking down the TPI certainly isnt fun but you get the hang of it after awhile.
Sucks being in that position of stuck in a chair and being at everyones mercy/not being taken advantage of, can only imagine.
It probably wouldnt take a noob that long to do it.
Before I got my teeth wet with EFI I had taken the 89 in to the dealer to ask about injectors. They would only put Multecs in and wanted over a grand for that. THink thats about when I found CF.
Got a bad batch of the early Accels, took them back out stuck some Bosch IIs in and the car ran the way it was supposed to.
Breaking down the TPI certainly isnt fun but you get the hang of it after awhile.
Sucks being in that position of stuck in a chair and being at everyones mercy/not being taken advantage of, can only imagine.
06-22-2011, 01:21 PM
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Still, 1000 is crazy book time job or not.
It probably wouldnt take a noob that long to do it.
Before I got my teeth wet with EFI I had taken the 89 in to the dealer to ask about injectors. They would only put Multecs in and wanted over a grand for that. THink thats about when I found CF.
Got a bad batch of the early Accels, took them back out stuck some Bosch IIs in and the car ran the way it was supposed to.
Breaking down the TPI certainly isnt fun but you get the hang of it after awhile.
Sucks being in that position of stuck in a chair and being at everyones mercy/not being taken advantage of, can only imagine.
It probably wouldnt take a noob that long to do it.
Before I got my teeth wet with EFI I had taken the 89 in to the dealer to ask about injectors. They would only put Multecs in and wanted over a grand for that. THink thats about when I found CF.
Got a bad batch of the early Accels, took them back out stuck some Bosch IIs in and the car ran the way it was supposed to.
Breaking down the TPI certainly isnt fun but you get the hang of it after awhile.
Sucks being in that position of stuck in a chair and being at everyones mercy/not being taken advantage of, can only imagine.
06-22-2011, 01:28 PM
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06-24-2011, 05:31 PM
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Stephen,
I would get some Bosch III's from Jon at FIC, a new FPR diaphragm from RockAuto.com total price $275 and invite some Vette buddies over for a BBQ and free beer AFTER the job is done.
I just completed this same job on my '90 L98. 4 hours is about right for labor. If he gets $80 per hour, it's still under $600.
I'd do it for ya if you were in Tucson. My garage has A/C and a heat pump for winter.
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Mick
I would get some Bosch III's from Jon at FIC, a new FPR diaphragm from RockAuto.com total price $275 and invite some Vette buddies over for a BBQ and free beer AFTER the job is done.
I just completed this same job on my '90 L98. 4 hours is about right for labor. If he gets $80 per hour, it's still under $600.
I'd do it for ya if you were in Tucson. My garage has A/C and a heat pump for winter.
)Mick
Steve
06-25-2011, 12:27 AM
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07-10-2011, 04:22 PM
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He has a great looking 86 for sure, its his baby Spud.hehe
If he goes the FI route I will make sure he gets hooked up right for sure
your Bud Pizzano
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07-11-2011, 01:10 AM
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Ya Stephen is correct , $1000 is quit a bit a a$$ chapping if you ask me. Stevo is a great guy and not shy about helping out us corvette folks here in the Las Vegas area, I would hate to see him get screwed.
He has a great looking 86 for sure, its his baby Spud.hehe
If he goes the FI route I will make sure he gets hooked up right for sure
your Bud Pizzano
He has a great looking 86 for sure, its his baby Spud.hehe
If he goes the FI route I will make sure he gets hooked up right for sure
your Bud Pizzano
Thanks Kev!
It's been great getting to know you and your generosity is so appreciated. I hope can return the favors bud.
Peace.
Stephen
07-11-2011, 05:13 PM
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But that's not totally relevant. Injectors aren't rebuilt to the same extent as most other parts. Their coils can't be replaced. So, rebuilt injectors wouldn't be the best for someone who is forced to pay for their labor. Not to fret though, because FIC sells new as well as rebuilt injectors. Try to find a shop that will use YOUR parts. (They will say no guarantee, but accept that).
OEM injectors (from GM) are $800ish). Accel, Bosch, and SIP injectors can be found for as little as $100 set. Get the price on the injectors down and the total cost shouldn't be too bad.
L98's are a PITA though (to get at injectors that is). Plenum and fuel rails have to come out for this process. I'd expect a good shop to knock this out for $300-$400 labor with the cost of injectors on top of that.
Good luck!