Header install costs??
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Instructor
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From: Fairfax virginia
Header install costs??
Ok, i have LG's longtubes on the way this week. As much fun as it was installing headers on my camaro in my younger days, im no longer that thin, flexable, or motivated (read lazy) to do this kind of work on my C6. The estimates for installation have been all over the place ($450- $1100). what should be a realistic install cost on a C6 MN6????
LG said they have it down to about 2.5 hours.
thanks
LG said they have it down to about 2.5 hours.
thanks
Safety Car
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Originally Posted by sscamaro
I installed my Kooks headers myself in 4 hours. That means I made $87/hour doing it myself and Iam 70 years old..
Way to go, sscamaro!
Racer
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$5 an hour for the lift x 4 hours = $20 bucks.
$2 for bandaids for busted knuckles
I did the job all by myself with the use of a lift. It is not really a hard job considering what you would pay someone to do it. Be very very careful with the O2 sensors.
$2 for bandaids for busted knuckles
I did the job all by myself with the use of a lift. It is not really a hard job considering what you would pay someone to do it. Be very very careful with the O2 sensors.
Burning Brakes
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C6 FAQ Master
Originally Posted by sscamaro
I installed my Kooks headers myself in 4 hours. That means I made $87/hour doing it myself and Iam 70 years old..
If someone posts a Header DIY with pictures and instructions... I will put it in the FAQ. PM me if you do!
Cheers!
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Instructor
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maybe ill have to give it a try and do it myself. i still have nightmares of the camaro i had. it was a learning experience i swore id never do again. but after looking at the engine bay today there is a ton more room in there. if i do it myself ill get some pics for an FAQ.
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Originally Posted by Nickedimus
maybe ill have to give it a try and do it myself. i still have nightmares of the camaro i had. it was a learning experience i swore id never do again. but after looking at the engine bay today there is a ton more room in there. if i do it myself ill get some pics for an FAQ.
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All bolts are easily accessible. I was able to get a torque wrench on every header bolt with no U-joints. Two different depth sockets and carefull placement of the wrench is all thats needed.
Two people are required for dropping the old headers out the bottom and also for fitting the new headers in from the bottom.
Two people are required for dropping the old headers out the bottom and also for fitting the new headers in from the bottom.
