Got a quote on replacing my clutch

[Islandcat]

Guys,

My clutch went out recently on my 2009 gt500. I ordered a spec ss clutch, and I called the shop that I usually deal with about installing it. They quoted me 500 dollars. Does that seem like a good price? I have no idea what it costs so I can use some opinions on this.

 

[Van@RevanRacing]

Guys,

My clutch went out recently on my 2009 gt500. I ordered a spec ss clutch, and I called the shop that I usually deal with about installing it. They quoted me 500 dollars. Does that seem like a good price? I have no idea what it costs so I can use some opinions on this.

That's a very fair price for installing a clutch. Just make sure you get it in writing. What's their labor rate per hour and how many hours are they estimating? Are they going off of book time or SWAG? (Some Wild Ass Guess) :beer:

 

[Islandcat]

Every time I have dealt with them, they just give a flat rate( 100 to instal shifter, 600 to buy and install gears ) so if they tell me it's 500 then it will be 500 plus tax. Also, they said it would be 70 dollars extra if they had to machine the flywheel? I told them that a new flywheel comes with the clutch. I am I correct on that van? I believe that is what you told me.

 

[Van@RevanRacing]

Every time I have dealt with them, they just give a flat rate( 100 to instal shifter, 600 to buy and install gears ) so if they tell me it's 500 then it will be 500 plus tax. Also, they said it would be 70 dollars extra if they had to machine the flywheel? I told them that a new flywheel comes with the clutch. I am I correct on that van? I believe that is what you told me.

Yes, your kit is complete with a new billet aluminum Flywheel. They will not have to machine the flywheel.

 

[dirtyo2000]

Real good price. Didn't know you could tax labor. My brain is nit what it use to be for remembering

 

[stkjock]

Sounds reasonable

Real good price. Didn't know you could tax labor. My brain is nit what it use to be for remembering

depends on the state, in NY, hell yea they tax labor.

 

[NuclearPower]

take that deal...How much was the clutch and the flywheel if you don't mind?

 

[Van@RevanRacing]

Real good price. Didn't know you could tax labor. My brain is nit what it use to be for remembering

In Florida there is no tax on Labor if materials are not involved. As soon as you put even a $1.00 part into the mix everything gets sales taxed.

 

[Ray Lucca]

You are getting a great Clutch, and the install $ sounds very fair. In Ca. only the parts are taxed, not the labor.... So far.... Just started taxing internet purchases about a month ago... Grrr...

 

[1320 Junkie]

Fair

 

[Islandcat]

Ok thanks guys. And I am pretty sure they tax labor in Louisiana, but I could be wrong. I will let y'all know. And to the guy that asked for the price, I got it from van. I believe I paid 1300 for clutch, and 230 for a master cylinder kit? It was 1559 total I believe and free shipping.

 

[stsltd]

Paid $600 to have the exact same kit ( Thanks Van!) installed - so good price and I predict that you will be very pleased with the new clutch

Dave

 

[fullboogie]

Maybe I'm getting old, but I'd pay $500 in a heartbeat. My days of bench pressing a transmission into place are over.

 

[03 KB Sonic Blue]

I think 500 seems fair. I would have to pull what my local dealer charged me when swapping mine out. You will love the clutch and of course van's good ole customer service if you have any questions.

If you don't mind asking who will be doing install?

 

[09Troublemaker]

fair and reasonable

 

[Islandcat]

Dick barker Lincoln in Houma. I was put on to them by a guy on here ( I believe it is cuzz99 something I forgot his exact user name). I have been getting them to do my last couple of things on my car. They seem like they are good on price and they are ford mechanics so its all good I guess.