Header Install...Time Required????
Racer
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I called a local speed shop here in Phoeinx the other day and they said that they would bill 7 hours, at $95 per, for the header install. 
I have looked at the how to's on this subject and I would think that I could do it myself, if I had what I needed here, in that amount of time.
Does this seem excessive or about average?
I have looked at the how to's on this subject and I would think that I could do it myself, if I had what I needed here, in that amount of time.
Does this seem excessive or about average?
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I agree GPRacer. That's why I posted my question, something didn't seem right about it.
What do you think about TorchRed's offer GP? Do you have a garage and a set of jack stands that could be used for the installs? If not, I would be happy to split the cost of a new set of jack stands and you can keep them. Unfortunately the same cannot be said for a new garage.
What do you think about TorchRed's offer GP? Do you have a garage and a set of jack stands that could be used for the installs? If not, I would be happy to split the cost of a new set of jack stands and you can keep them. Unfortunately the same cannot be said for a new garage.
Le Mans Master
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Yeah, I live alone in a house with 2 car garage, vaulted ceiling. I have 2 jacks and stands and ramps. I will probably go out and buy the tallest stands I can find, they are cheap. I think they said you need at least 24 to 30 inches to get the headers in from the bottom on one side. It will be a good excuse for me to clean out the garage anyhow 
Drifting
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The drivers side goes in from the bottom and needs the car pretty high off the ground to get it in.
I have a set of Craftsman high lift (yellow/black in color) stands. They work ok for the rear of the car but it would be good to have stands with a wider base to hold the front end. When I did mine, I borrowed a old heavy duty red set of stands from a friend.
I have a set of Craftsman high lift (yellow/black in color) stands. They work ok for the rear of the car but it would be good to have stands with a wider base to hold the front end. When I did mine, I borrowed a old heavy duty red set of stands from a friend.
Le Mans Master
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I just called Jet Hot. They are here in Tempe (Phoenix) 
$329 for the extreme sterling jet hot, good for nitrous and superchargers and lasts longer than the standard $279 job. I am gonna order my headers tomorrow and then have them coated. Should be ready by Jan.
Ill just charge myself $329 for the header install and give the money to Jet Hot. And still save $270 for other gofaster stuff.
$329 for the extreme sterling jet hot, good for nitrous and superchargers and lasts longer than the standard $279 job. I am gonna order my headers tomorrow and then have them coated. Should be ready by Jan.
Ill just charge myself $329 for the header install and give the money to Jet Hot.
And still save $270 for other gofaster stuff.
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I typically just loosen the engine mount on the driver side, pry the motor up a bit and drop 'em in, did my DYNATECH LTs in about 2.5 hours, however, that was my third setup in the header department.
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I was quoted from two different shops prices of $425 and $400 to install a set of LT headers, high flow cats, and x-pipe. $700 seems very high.
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What if any additional mod's are required with the LG Street series? I am still considering which way to go.
Did you go with the 1 3/4? Are there any additional changes that will be required with these? I want to make sure that I have all my ducks in a row.....know wut i mean....
Did you go with the 1 3/4? Are there any additional changes that will be required with these? I want to make sure that I have all my ducks in a row.....know wut i mean....
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Basically you just need the adapter plug from LG to fit your rear sensors to the forward plug (electrical). You can also get extensions to use the rear sensors but I just put plugs in the rear bungs and disabled the rear sensor DTC's in the PCM.
The PM I sent you & gpracer... verify with LG but I know for sure with the pro series they recommend the F-Body gasket rather than reusing your gasket. I've not done a street series installation but they look very similar to the pro series.
The PM I sent you & gpracer... verify with LG but I know for sure with the pro series they recommend the F-Body gasket rather than reusing your gasket. I've not done a street series installation but they look very similar to the pro series.
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I called a local speed shop here in Phoeinx the other day and they said that they would bill 7 hours, at $95 per, for the header install.
I have looked at the how to's on this subject and I would think that I could do it myself, if I had what I needed here, in that amount of time.
Does this seem excessive or about average?
I have looked at the how to's on this subject and I would think that I could do it myself, if I had what I needed here, in that amount of time.
Does this seem excessive or about average?
You can also do it yourself, and see what it is worth afterwards.