Garage Advice Needed

[saturnkk]

I recently purchased a Cobra Replica and need some work done.

I am using a local high performance garage (Detroit suburbs) and got the following estimates:

Tune-up, Plugs and Wires replaced $637
1 Hour Dyno Tuning $150
Wiring rewired and new harness $1,100
Rear Diff Leak repair $557
Intake Manifild Leak $545
Dyno Mat Insulation installation $1,100
Rollover Vent in gas tank $220
Brake and fuel line replacment (rubber to metal) $300
Replacing and relocating fuel filter from trunk to underside of car $350

Their hourly rate is $90.

How do these estimates sound? Is $90 per hour a normal rate for a performance type shop?

Any advice is appreciated!!!

Thanks

[mrmustang]

What type of Cobra do you own?
What drivetrain is installed?
The more details you give us ahead of time, the less time we have to waste with guess work.


Bill S.

[saturnkk]

Originally Posted by mrmustang

What type of Cobra do you own?
What drivetrain is installed?
The more details you give us ahead of time, the less time we have to waste with guess work.


Bill S.

Borg Transmission
Edelbrook Carb
305 Ford Engine (1995)
Antiques and Collectibles Kit

I know it isn't an exact science, I am just looking to see if it is in the ballpark...

[PSB]

Is the list of work you described what you asked them to do or what they told you needed to be done? Unless it's got major electrical problems, a new wiring harness is a bit drastic.

All the estimates seem really high to me except the dyno tune and wiring harness.

Pete

[saturnkk]

Originally Posted by PSB

Is the list of work you described what you asked them to do or what they told you needed to be done? Unless it's got major electrical problems, a new wiring harness is a bit drastic.

All the estimates seem really high to me except the dyno tune and wiring harness.

Pete

I asked for estimates on Tune-up, Dyno, Insulation Mats, Rewiring/harness (wiring is a mess)and a trans leak/drip.

The rest are their recommendations what othre items they found when looking...

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by saturnkk

Borg Transmission
Edelbrook Carb
305 Ford Engine (1995)
Antiques and Collectibles Kit

I know it isn't an exact science, I am just looking to see if it is in the ballpark...

I'd find another shop to deal with just from the quote on a tune up (plus dyno time on top of that with an Edelbrock carb which is a waste of time) on a 1995 5.0L (302 not 305) naturally aspirated engine.

Insulation matting should cost you about $150 for the materials, and maybe 4 hours to install. I'd take that to an upholstery shop for installation........



Bill S.

[saturnkk]

Originally Posted by mrmustang

I'd find another shop to deal with just from the quote on a tune up (plus dyno time on top of that with an Edelbrock carb which is a waste of time) on a 1995 5.0L (302 not 305) naturally aspirated engine.

Insulation matting should cost you about $150 for the materials, and maybe 4 hours to install. I'd take that to an upholstery shop for installation........



Bill S.

Of course 302, trying to do too many things at once!

Thanks for the feedback. Prices seemed a bit high but I haven't paid for garage work in awhile. I thought that maybe they'd be worth a premium if they are reliable and good at what they do (versus a local shop that works on anything).

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by saturnkk

Of course 302, trying to do too many things at once!

Thanks for the feedback. Prices seemed a bit high but I haven't paid for garage work in awhile. I thought that maybe they'd be worth a premium if they are reliable and good at what they do (versus a local shop that works on anything).

I believe they priced things as high as they did because they really do not want to work on your car. Either that or they see you as a rube. Either way you need to find another shop. My advice, fill in your location in your profile then start a new thread asking for suggestions on other shops from the members who live or work in your area.

Bill S.

[Tommy]

I agree with Bill (Mr. Mustang). I'd look for a well regarded general purpose shop to do the tune up, find and fix the intake leak, and fix the differential leak. If you like their work, ask them for an estimate on the other jobs (e.g., brake and fuel lines, tank vent and filter). The wiring and Dynomat jobs are not rocket science, but they can take some man hours. If you've got more money than time, those are good jobs for a competent hotrod shop. If you've got more time than money, you might be able to get enough good advice here to do those jobs yourself.

[PANAVIA]

How much are you into the car - any idea of manufacturer >?

-- this seems like a car that needs lots of attention - at this rate , you might want to UNWIND the deal.

--unless you got a screamin' deal on the car.

Steve

[saturnkk]

The car was a good deal.

About how much should I be paying? Are they 25%, 50% 100% more than average?

Thanks again!

[saltshaker]

You need 75sq ft of insulation for a A&C ...took the afternoon with a good set of shears to cut the insulation and a couple rolls of foil tape.
Jon

[Clois Harlan]

I have a brand new Painless wiring harness I will sell you for $100 and you can re-wire your whole car in about 6 hours. Everything is labled and it is a no brainer. No offense but you need to find some other Cobra owners in your area and have a work day. You can get almost every bit of the things on your list done on a Saturday with a couple buds and a case of Budweiser.

Example a good set of Accel 714 plugs $40 with MSD wires @ $70 and ONE HOUR of your time and you are in it for $110 or less. Relocating the fuel filter $10 and 30 mins. (and why do you want to relocate it, mine is in the trunk next to my fuel pump?) . I am sure your brake lines are metal up to the axels and then you HAVE to use some flex line to the calipers (rubber hose or braided AN 4 lines).

If you get into any problems you have some very good friends here that will gladly help.

Clois Harlan

[Clois Harlan]

At some point I would Highly recomend that you upgrade to a quick fuel 600cfm carb. You will absolutely love it and you won't have to worry about the Edelbrock washing down your cylinders.