How much moola!?
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How much moola!?
Can anyone tell me how much I should get charged to install a 5177 dry NOS kit on a 98 with bottle opener/warmer/purge/and MSD Window switch.
Also how much for a Dynatech Long tube headers/Random cats and xpipe setup?
Thanks for any and all help!!
Also how much for a Dynatech Long tube headers/Random cats and xpipe setup?
Thanks for any and all help!!
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Originally Posted by Nicetoy98
$come on guys I need some help here. I already bought all the parts just trying to get an idea of labor. 
Six hours on the exhaust, four on the the intake, maybe more if you're fussy about a clean install. Total 10, so just pick a labor rate.
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Not sure about the NOS setup, but for the exhaust, I was quoted $400 labor for the install from a shop in Kansas City.
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Originally Posted by EHS
Oh, OK, you already have the parts.
Six hours on the exhaust, four on the the intake, maybe more if you're fussy about a clean install. Total 10, so just pick a labor rate.
Six hours on the exhaust, four on the the intake, maybe more if you're fussy about a clean install. Total 10, so just pick a labor rate.
thanks!
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Originally Posted by Nicetoy98
What do you mean intake? I am trying to get an idea of labor hours for a Dry NOs Kit install with accesories and a complete header back system. I have the exhaust. And have been getting bids. I am just trying to get an idea of how long this should take. And fussy about a clean install? What the hell does that mean? Do me a favor if you are annoyed by my question or dont know the answer or dont wanna help just dont post, thanks!
thanks!Now, that's a way to win friends and influence people. That kind of attitude will get get you plenty of help on the Forum. NOT!
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Originally Posted by Nicetoy98
And fussy about a clean install? What the hell does that mean?
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Originally Posted by sxe60
Now, that's a way to win friends and influence people. That kind of attitude will get get you plenty of help on the Forum. NOT!
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Originally Posted by lickitydoo
Well for a clean install you will need to be in a sterilized room. That costs a bit more money. The technicians will have to be wearing specialized body suits to be sure not to bring any contaminates into the room. These body suites make it a bit more dificult to work on your car. So the time involved will go up, meaning more cost. But you dont wanta be gettin those headers dirty!!!
Thats what I am talking about. I would like a good install I guess.
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Originally, you never stated you had the parts, thus $3000 was a good indication of what you're looking at...Since you're not purchasing these items all at once from a shop, then $3000 installed is not a good indicator. A shop will charge their going rate at what they think it will take...you can try dealing w/h your local installers and see where you're at. Every installer is different, and yes, a "clean" install and a "I can read the instructions" install are 2 different things...experienced installers can do a really nice and tidy job and there are others that won't do as nice a job, but it may look ok to you.
Good luck....
btw,IN REALTIME, headers and a full exhaust took me 4hrs in my garage and that included welding my own cats.
NOS, depending on your kit and tech...5hrs
Good luck....
btw,IN REALTIME, headers and a full exhaust took me 4hrs in my garage and that included welding my own cats.
NOS, depending on your kit and tech...5hrs
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Originally Posted by z06cab
Originally, you never stated you had the parts, thus $3000 was a good indication of what you're looking at...Since you're not purchasing these items all at once from a shop, then $3000 installed is not a good indicator. A shop will charge their going rate at what they think it will take...you can try dealing w/h your local installers and see where you're at. Every installer is different, and yes, a "clean" install and a "I can read the instructions" install are 2 different things...experienced installers can do a really nice and tidy job and there are others that won't do as nice a job, but it may look ok to you.
Good luck....
btw,IN REALTIME, headers and a full exhaust took me 4hrs in my garage and that included welding my own cats.
NOS, depending on your kit and tech...5hrs
Good luck....
btw,IN REALTIME, headers and a full exhaust took me 4hrs in my garage and that included welding my own cats.
NOS, depending on your kit and tech...5hrs
