Consider the effects on emission testing. (don't do it)

 

 

Guessing you'd know if you did have testing. Some people love to be negative. Free bump so someone can actually offer help for your question.

 

Wish I could suggest a place (near you). I too am doing headers, however I'm doing it myself, with a little help from some local car guys (also members here). The emissions post was actually a good, if it applies to you. Here in MA, they do have emissions testing HOWEVER it's on vehicles 15 years or newer, so starting 1/1/19 that should take all C5's out of the testing! Woo-Hoo!!!!! I actually have high flow cats with the set up I picked up, so I'd still be good anyway.

If you're mechanical ability is decent, maybe you could find another buddy to lend a hand. From what I've seen, it doesn't look to be overly complicated, but having a second set of hands is a must. You'd certainly be able to save a few hours of paid labor. Either way, good luck with your mod and be sure to update us after install to let us know what you thing.

 

consider the effects of posting

 

Double dumb always keeps us on our environmental toes. His car is a temple, not to be touched. Highly collectible.

 

Not everyone is really savvy to the implications of adding headers. while a member may know whether or not they have emission testing, not everyone is tack sharp on the impact headers could have on that test. Personally I find that getting all the information out there, both positive and negative is a good thing. Ive had many people over my18 years here, PM me after the fact that they chose to do something that now effects something else or they have put their car in jeopardy, or have found they lost money on something that did not conform with the legal or functional nuisances of their car. One example
about ten years ago many people bought a Granatelli TB, it was touted to be a 15 hp modification. Many people bought into the hype with everyone saying wow a great seat of the pants upgrade and well worth the money.. after a year people started to realize that this mod actually lost HP.. it became a fact through testing and Dyno reports. IN that year a representative from Granatelli racing products came to this forum to announce that there was a manufacturing defect in this TB ( throttle body ) he said anyone who bought one could get their money back with proof of purchase, or exchange it for one with a corrected design. You rarely see that , that why that story stuck in my mind, Granatelli took ownership of an issue and did the right thing to address it.

Buying a set of headers ( price 500 dollars to 1500 dollars plus labor ) also requires a tune ( another 400 to 500 dollars ) all this should be exposed upfront before anyone commits to anything, its called research.. that's why I say if all you are going to say in a thread is something positive, you are giving a disservice to the OP is you dont point out the negatives..

For me, when I do research, I always look at all the negative reviews first... make a decision on the validity of those comments. and look for a pattern of failure or disappointment. Without negative input, everything out there would be a great thing. This notion of " if you dont have anything good to say, dont say anything" is a disservice to someone seeking the truth or honest input.. .

Bill aka ET

 

Google is your friend. simple search " Automotive Performance shops close to my location " should reveal shops close to your location by proximity.
Bill aka ET

 

I agree with most all of your post, this included (I say plenty negative where I feel needed). My intent with "Mr. Anti mod of any sort", is that in this case the OP only wanted to know where, he did not request if. DD's song gets tiring IMO (and I am not alone on this).

 

IM not trying to bash anyone, IM just pointing out that negative comments can have positive influence on a purchase.... If someone said its ok to run regular fuel in your C5 and only those who agreed with this posted, and no one discussed the negatives of this path. Anyone not knowing any better could fall into this path of bad decision.,
when I research anything I do not want to see a single negative, but knowing that some people are just boo birds does not influence my decision, but when you see a pattern of negativity.., collectively the negatives as well as the positives help you make an educated decision. Also, I highly value honest people who will give negative input as well as positive input. Too many people will not speak up unless they can say something positive... Brutally honest isn't really that brutal. unless you have a closed mind

I dont know how many times some one has asked in open forum for opinion or critique, and in reality attack anyone who says anything negative applaud those who say only positive things and bash all of the negative comments. . Ive said more than once on these occasions , to the OP " Dont ask for opinion or critique" , only tell me what I want to hear because I can not handle the truth.".

Bill aka ET

 

 

Thank you for the kind words. I try to help where I can, I avoid guessing.. However I have offered an educated guess to many questions, qualifying it as an educated guess. Ive also pointed people to specific experts in an area where I am not qualified to speak.. I try to make it simple , I try to protect people from bad advice, and ultimately get into trouble for doing so. .I mean pointing out someone's bad advice that I know to be bad advice
Bill aka ET.

 

 

 

 

Again Thank you... I try to be that guy.. someone who's advice is on the money ( can take it to the bank ) even if it is not what you want to hear. My kids, my son and engineer like me is 46 and has said those exact words to me more than a few times. He will call me about issues and we will talk on the phone for hours, he and his family lives 500 miles away./ My daughter, a doctor is 43 and has also expressed those same words. she land her family live 15 minutes away.