Header installation?
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: San Bruno CA
Header installation?
hey you guys, was wondering how much header installation usually runs? wondering how much a shop would charge to have the LG long tubes with x pipe installed. what would be a fair price. I have a 06 C6 MN6. any reply's are much appreciated. thanks you guys!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Goleta California
Typically about 500 bucks. I did mine (American Racing Headers) in the garage on jackstands took between 4 and 5 hours. It was a bit of a pain the backside, but the money saved will be better spent on a dyno tune at A&A corvette. It really is a pretty straight forward mod if you are slightly mechanically inclined, there is a good right up on this by gmrulz I think. Best of luck.
Melting Slicks
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From: Allentown PA
It wont take more than 2.5 hours on a lift unless they really milk it. $200 tops, if you pay more I have some land to sell you...
It took me about 2 hours on my garage floor. If it's your first time expect a while longer.
It took me about 2 hours on my garage floor. If it's your first time expect a while longer.
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08,'12-'13
Originally Posted by ENERGY
Say you are not the mechanically inclined...say you really have no idea what you are doing....is it doable or not recommended? Thanks
I just got my kooks and am looking at doing it my self as well
What i have been told is be carefull with the 02 sensors
Melting Slicks
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From: Allentown PA
Originally Posted by burtonbl103
It is not that bad
I just got my kooks and am looking at doing it my self as well
What i have been told is be carefull with the 02 sensors
I just got my kooks and am looking at doing it my self as well
What i have been told is be carefull with the 02 sensors
Seriously, it does not take a mechanicallyt inclined person to install them. Invite a buddy over and make a day of it. You'll feel good about yourself at the end of the day. The C5 required the removal of many parts, the C6 requires the removal of nothing.
Team Owner
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From: Boston MA
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08,'12-'13
Originally Posted by CYA-Vett
The only O2 sensor problem there could be it to mix them up, simply mark them as you take them off.
Seriously, it does not take a mechanicallyt inclined person to install them. Invite a buddy over and make a day of it. You'll feel good about yourself at the end of the day. The C5 required the removal of many parts, the C6 requires the removal of nothing.
Seriously, it does not take a mechanicallyt inclined person to install them. Invite a buddy over and make a day of it. You'll feel good about yourself at the end of the day. The C5 required the removal of many parts, the C6 requires the removal of nothing.
I think i am going to do it this weekend !
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Instructor
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From: Sumner WA
I installed mine this weekend at a buddy's house (he has a lift). Took us about 4 hours and was very easy. The only issue I had was seperating the pipe where the H pipe meets the pipe that goes over the axle to the mufflers. The exhaust manifold bolts are very easy to access compared to any other car that I have seen. Do it yourself and enjoy.
Safety Car
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From: Bucks County PA
I am not very mechanically inclined, but Headers don't seem to hard.
Unfortunately, after my Back surgery there is NO WAY I am leaning over the car or laying under it anymore.
Hopefull when the time comes, I can have a reputable shop do it for well under $500.
My bet is my buddy Dale who owns a performance shop & dyno 20 minutes away will do it for around $250-$300.
I figure $75/hr is fair.
Howard
Unfortunately, after my Back surgery there is NO WAY I am leaning over the car or laying under it anymore.
Hopefull when the time comes, I can have a reputable shop do it for well under $500.
My bet is my buddy Dale who owns a performance shop & dyno 20 minutes away will do it for around $250-$300.
I figure $75/hr is fair.
Howard
