Is this normal?

[94v6GT]

so i was at Pro/Max checking out the inventory when i said i was curious about getting an intake installed. he asks a couple questions, types on his comp and says:

him: k its gonna be atleast $500 maybe $700
Me:oh really
him: yea mainly because of labor. between 6 to 8 hours on install
me:8 hours??
him:yea
me:how much is labor?
him:$80/hr
me:k thanks(leaves)

i usually do my own stuff, so i don't really know the going rates. but do alot of speed shops work this way?i know most people quote high but, since when does a 5.0 intake mani take 6-8 hours or do customers usually pay that?

 

[Tylerb59]

Bill rate is normal, time estimate is grossly inflated for a cold air intake but still long for an intake manifold.

Still. There has got to be a car guy you know locally who can help you, or even do it yourself with basic handtools. Most of these are super easy to install and even more so with detailed instructions and how-tos online.

 

[74courier]

an intake should only take about 2.5hrs max and thats if you dick around doing it. if you have the space and a a few moments of free time your better doing it your self.

 

[VR4]

R&R entire upper and lower manifold on a 91 GT (random 5.0) is 4.1 hours book time

2.1 hours for just the upper intake. figure another half hour or so to transfer parts to a new plenum.

 

[yello05]

and an hour of beating your head up against the wall when the intake hits the aftermarket valve covers, is missing plugs, has the wrong nipples, and hits the hood

 

[94v6GT]

yea it surprised me that he was serious about the labor time. i was hoping to avoid some frostbite this year though