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Sep 17, 2007 | 02:24 PM

vincentjames501

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Headers install cost

I was just wondering how much it would cost to get headers installed. How many hours does it take (approx.)? What are the easiest headers to install? And also if there is anybody 100mi in/from the St. Louis area that could install headers at a "pretty" discount please let me know!

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Sep 17, 2007 | 02:31 PM

uracowman

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header install will cost you approximately 400 dollars with a 6-8 hour install time.

Sep 17, 2007 | 02:36 PM

vincentjames501

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How about including a catless x-pipe... much more?

Sep 17, 2007 | 02:55 PM

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How about including a catless x-pipe... much more?

probably not.X pipes take maybe 10 minutes to install.

Sep 17, 2007 | 02:57 PM

vincentjames501

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I just got quoted for 1100. Guess I should tell them to take a hike eh'?

Sep 17, 2007 | 03:03 PM

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I just got quoted for 1100. Guess I should tell them to take a hike eh'?

1100 for just the install cost is insane.I would flip them the bird and move on to the next shop.

Sep 17, 2007 | 04:41 PM

rws.1

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I have seen a number of tuners offer an installed price that is $300 more than the price if you buy the headers from them. Often these specials are during their slow season...

Sep 17, 2007 | 04:44 PM

rws.1

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checkout this link for an example... At the time the AR headers were selling for $1595.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ghlight=insane

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Sep 17, 2007 | 04:52 PM

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1100 for just the install cost is insane.I would flip them the bird and move on to the next shop.

might want to flip 2 birds.............1100 is akin to rape!

Sep 17, 2007 | 04:59 PM

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I just got quoted for 1100. Guess I should tell them to take a hike eh'?

Not unless you get a-reach-around

That is way to high, and it should be no more then $400.

Sep 17, 2007 | 07:15 PM

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If you can't find anyone a little more local, I would be willing to drive down and help if you have a garage. I have all the tools needed. I would need to do it over a weekend since it is about 5.5hrs each way. I would just ask for some gas money and maybe some food.

Ricky

Sep 17, 2007 | 07:24 PM

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Will work for food, and gas money!!

That is one stand up guy willing to drive 11 hours to help you install your part and only asks for gas money and a lil grub, if you take him up on it you better buy him a fat juicy steak dinner!!!!

Sep 17, 2007 | 07:30 PM

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Will work for food, and gas money!!

That is one stand up guy willing to drive 11 hours to help you install your part and only asks for gas money and a lil grub, if you take him up on it you better buy him a fat juicy steak dinner!!!!

Sep 17, 2007 | 07:47 PM

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check out ls1howto.com they have a step by step install for headers. it would save you a lot of $$$...to put in more important places

Sep 17, 2007 | 08:23 PM

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Quote:

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I just got quoted for 1100. Guess I should tell them to take a hike eh'?

Run, don't walk.

Sep 17, 2007 | 10:32 PM

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WOW!!! Now that is what this board is all about. That is one of the most generous offers I have ever seen, major props to you bro

Sep 17, 2007 | 10:35 PM

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Got my American Racing Headers from Nick at AR. Two techs from his company took less than three hours to install. Cost to install was $300. I was so happy with the whole deal I tipped the two installers.

Sep 17, 2007 | 10:40 PM

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Milwaukee to St Louis in 5.5 hrs?

Look out, he might ask you to cover his speeding tickets too.

$300-400 is the norm.

Sep 17, 2007 | 10:58 PM

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From everything I've seen, American Racing are the absolute easiest to install. Comes as a complete system with x-pipe. Not a single installation issue, no wiring extension needed.

That's why as mentioned above, the ARH installs only took 3hrs (yes I know factory trained experts) while other installs can take much longer and have some tweaking/fit issues.

Wouldn't pay more than 300 for install. But what a generous offer from Rickyh93, another reason this forum has the best people in the world.