Short shift thrower install cost

[nickstobias]

So my local shop just gave me a quote on a MGW with install, lately they seem high in costs compared to other shops I have talked to, they quoted me 1005.00 and that’s if I pay cash. Opinions? Thanks


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[buddha93]

So $600 to install a $400 shifter? What's their shop rate? $100 per hour, so four hours of labor? They have a lift, should be able to knock it out under 2 hours. I'd look elsewhere.

 

[SHIFTYBUSINESS]

Hell no! I did mine myself I couldn't pay that for a shifter install.

 

[Vinnie_B]

So my local shop just gave me a quote on a MGW with install, lately they seem high in costs compared to other shops I have talked to, they quoted me 1005.00 and that’s if I pay cash. Opinions? Thanks


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Shifter is 400.00+ Mechanics hourly rate range is 85.00 - 125.00 depends where you go. With a lift 4-5 hours to install. Imo it's a little high.

 

[nickstobias]

So $600 to install a $400 shifter? What's their shop rate? $100 per hour, so four hours of labor? They have a lift, should be able to knock it out under 2 hours. I'd look elsewhere.

131.00 a hr originally back in Dec they quoted me 200, I told them that today and they said that was incorrect that they made a error, I’ve given this place alot of money since I got the car so I’m not happy


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[1Kona_Venom]

$225 here in the south east

 

[nickstobias]

$225 here in the south east

Where was that at?


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[1Kona_Venom]

Ft Mill, SC....place called Pro Dyno
I'm originally from Wisconsin. Get out while you can. The south east likes car folks

 

[enormous]

Back in the day about 7 years ago I was quoted $500.00 cdn to install my supplied Barton shifter. To much me thinks....

So, I did some research and went to my local Rent a Bay with several lifts that also supplied tools for $35 hr.

I brought a friend to assist because I'm not a mechanic , just a factory worker with common sense.
With my friend looking over my shoulder my first time shifter install took 1hr 35min. I suppose I could do it in one hour if I had to do it again with the experience I gained the first time.

I would expect an experienced mechanic to do the job faster the way I see it.

On vacation in Vegas on year earlier I talked to the mechanic at SHELBY during my tour who gave ne a quick walk through regarding the shifter swap. He installs shifters in 30 to 35 min day in day out he said.

Hope that helps.

 

[nickstobias]

Back in the day about 7 years ago I was quoted $500.00 cdn to install my supplied Barton shifter. To much me thinks....

So, I did some research and went to my local Rent a Bay with several lifts that also supplied tools for $35 hr.

I brought a friend to assist because I'm not a mechanic , just a factory worker with common sense.
With my friend looking over my shoulder my first time shifter install took 1hr 35min. I suppose I could do it in one hour if I had to do it again with the experience I gained the first time.

I would expect an experienced mechanic to do the job faster the way I see it.

On vacation in Vegas on year earlier I talked to the mechanic at SHELBY during my tour who gave ne a quick walk through regarding the shifter swap. He installs shifters in 30 to 35 min day in day out he said.

Hope that helps.

Thanks much!


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[SCALILOU]

It's not difficult to do with Jack stands even, just a little time consuming. Put on some classic rock, and grab a few beers. Barton, MGW all have YouTube install videos. It will be a good learning experience and simple to do, not many parts involved and can be done with simple hand tools.

Best part? No labor cost! AND did I mention beer?

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[CobraBob]

Back in the day about 7 years ago I was quoted $500.00 cdn to install my supplied Barton shifter. To much me thinks....

So, I did some research and went to my local Rent a Bay with several lifts that also supplied tools for $35 hr.

I brought a friend to assist because I'm not a mechanic , just a factory worker with common sense.
With my friend looking over my shoulder my first time shifter install took 1hr 35min. I suppose I could do it in one hour if I had to do it again with the experience I gained the first time.

I would expect an experienced mechanic to do the job faster the way I see it.

On vacation in Vegas on year earlier I talked to the mechanic at SHELBY during my tour who gave ne a quick walk through regarding the shifter swap. He installs shifters in 30 to 35 min day in day out he said.

Hope that helps.

This is really the best way to do it, IF you can find a rental lift. And a friend to help is really smart. That's what I did when I installed a ported Eaton on my old '03 Cobra. I could have done it myself without a hassle, but haven't an extra set of eyes and hands was an asset. The banter back and forth made the work more fun.

 

[enormous]

There isn't anything hard about the shifter install but the trickiest part for me was flipping up the R and L side attachment levers which has to be done by feel because you can't get a visual.
Kinda need fingers like a raccoon the way I see it.

 

[SID297]

Ft Mill, SC....place called Pro Dyno
I'm originally from Wisconsin. Get out while you can. The south east likes car folks

Paul can knock out an MGW install while the customer grabs lunch.

 

[1Kona_Venom]

Paul can knock out an MGW install while the customer grabs lunch.

I cannot speak highly enough about that shop

 

[MG0h3]

I thought you could do a standard T56 all from the top? What do you need to get under the car for?

The magnum has a six bolt shifter and the only way to get to the front two is to lower the tail shaft of the trans which requires unhooking the car back and dropping the trans crossmember.


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[sonicx]

2hr shop time with a lift. Maybe 3hr time if DIY with a lift. Closer to 5hr DIY on your back. Basic tools needed and your time. Lots of I depth YouTube videos step x step instructions.

Ft Mill, SC....place called Pro Dyno
I'm originally from Wisconsin. Get out while you can. The south east likes car folks

Midwest is tough enough with winter let alone good shops there’s stuff I’d do myself (rather not) because of this void here.

Paul can knock out an MGW install while the customer grabs lunch.

Boss status

 

[bg302]

I did an MGW on a lift on my 2010 in about 2 hours. Could probably do it in an hour now. it's doable on jack stands but may take a little longer. Basic hand tools are all that's needed.

 

[CobraBob]

@bg302, if will definitely take a lot longer if the car is on jack stands vs. being on a lift, especially if it's the first time he's done it.

 

[nickstobias]

I appreciate all of the feedback guys


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