Bakewalk

Just a quick question about headers.


Can any corner garage install headers for me? Someone I trust said he would love to do it, but I just don't know if he should be the one installing them since he is not a trained licensed mechanic for Lexus. Should they be trained for Lexus or it doesn't really matter, as long as they are a very good mechanic. And would that mean I should take the headers to Lexus and have them installed if I cant take them to a corner shop that I like.

Basically, I am asking this since not many shops know a whole heck of a lot about our engine where I live....

What should I do...

KOKISF

Dont even try it take it to a trusted tech or someone that has expirience, i did mine and im a master marine technician at mu buddies shop wich he is ase certified and it took us two days of work with lift and shop equipment trust me is not a walk in the park

KOKISF

You can take it to a trusted shop and they by looking at the instructions they will let you know if they are up for the task

786

any competent mechanic can swap out headers.

Mrd916

Go to ur Lexus dealer and talk to the service manager and tell him u want to have them put the headers on ur car. See what he says, my guy is awesome and it's earning business for the dealer. Several of us have had our headers installed there and not a single issue with any CEL popping up. Free loaner car is a nice touch also.

Gymkata

ISF headers are a bit harder than normal...to put it lightly.

For the Op: Any decent shop should be able to do it...it might take them a very very long time though. If you can find a shop that has done ISF headers before, then go with them.

13UWISF

Exactly what I did too! No CEL issues whatsoever. Went to lexus, got a new is350awd to drive while the headers were installed. It can be a tad more expensive than other local shops though. At least that was the case in my area. But the dealership has experience with the install with other customers so it was kind of worth it?

Mrd916

My Lexus dealer only charged me $650, a lot cheaper than other places I called.

Bakewalk

Ok, so now the next big question...

Sikky or PPE?

I have ISS Forged DES Exhaust and Takeda intake so far. Anyone else with this exact setup and which headers did you go with?

786

PPE seems to be what most people are running.

Mrd916

Research the threads on both, there is really good info on them. Both have great customer service so no issues there at all. For me it was PPE once I read that a Lexus dealer installer said they fit just like a factory part and quality of materials was A+.

2012ISF

For me it was PPE once I read that a Lexus dealer installer said they fit just like a factory part and quality of materials was A+.

Woah Woah woah woah, are you saying sikky dosent fit like a factory part and that quality of materials for sikky was not A+???

Lobux-Im curious, do you have headers, if not, why not.

lobuxracer

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No headers. I won't run without cats. I have my14 month old in the car a lot and I can't afford to compromise his health for a few hp.

2012ISF

Lobux-If it wasn't because of your 14 month old, then would you do it.

ISFPOWER

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i wouldnt spend money at all on performance with the F if i had a supra as well.