[Pampered-Z]

Price is going to vary based on what parts you use. It's allot of labor as you have to take a bunch of crap off.

Here are a few options as far as parts:

All the gaskets and such you may need run around $80. WP gaskets, WP drive ( if not switching to elec, Opti, Crank seals, timing cover gasket, and new fluid, and new thermostat while it's apart?)

1) Aftermarket double roller and electric water pump ( I'm running a cloye double and Meziere HD pump ). Chain was around $65, pump around $220 for standard 40GPM, and $240 for the HD 48 GPM. If you run a non LT1 specific timing chain you need to switch to an elect pump. None LT1 chains do not have the prevision for the WP drive. So you need to plug the hole in the timing cover ( most come with a plug ), and clearance the cover so the chain clears it.

2) Stock chain ( I think the chain runs around $50. The cam gear is exspensive, I never actually bought one myself, but a few people have just changed the chain and reused the gears. I personally wouldn't do that, but them that's me!) and stock water pump about $150.

3) Upgrade to a LT4 timing set around $220 or GM extreme duty, about $320.

So, If you're planning to keep the engine basically stock and not going higher in the revs all that often then stock chain really isn't that bad. But if you are planning to see allot of
abuse then I would upgrade. It's $150 well spent in my opinion.

JB