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Old 09-15-15, 01:08 PM
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Hey Guys

i need my PPE headers installed in calgary AB

everyone here wants a $1000+

anyone no anyone that can do it

Thanks
Old 09-15-15, 01:42 PM
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Based on the currency exchange rate (if you're paying in CAD) that's about the going rate in the U.S. ($750)
Old 09-15-15, 06:01 PM
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I had the Performance shop in Lethbridge do mine for me. They did a good job, no leaks, no codes. At least they have now done 1 before if you want someone who has done it previously... Otherwise if someone has done it before in Calgary, I would say $1000+ is a good price. I paid more... worth it so I didn't have to go to Calgary.

Don't forget it's an 8+ hour job so when you factor in around $120-140 per hour or more for shop time...
Old 09-16-15, 05:54 AM
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Just consider yourselves lucky!

No shop or person here in the UK has to my knowledge installed a set of aftermarket headers to an IS-F before!

God only knows what it'll cost me when I get round to buying mine!

If it is 8hrs labour, $1K CAD seems pretty fair really?
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Seems about right lol
Old 09-16-15, 09:11 PM
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more like a 4 hrs job if they have done it before. 6 max really
Old 09-17-15, 07:39 AM
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I got a guy in NC that can do it for $600. He is a master Tech for Lexus. You would have to drive up here though.


Wanted to throw it out there if you cant find anything your way.
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That's only a 2300 mile drive, one way. Haha
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Originally Posted by ZaxF
That's only a 2300 mile drive, one way. Haha
Yeah, but in an IS F, it'll only feel like 1K miles

-Mike
Old 09-19-15, 07:01 AM
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Why so expensive? Are they really that hard to install yourself?
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Originally Posted by Breck569
Why so expensive? Are they really that hard to install yourself?
I don't think it's a diy garage type of job.
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Originally Posted by VuSpec
I don't think it's a diy garage type of job.
Some of us wouldn't hesitate, but I doubt we are many on this forum.

I had to drop the subframe on my Supra to fix a leaking #1 oil pan, so I have no fear of dropping a subframe as much as necessary. I also have the right kind of tools to be able to do jobs like this without dropping the subframe if it is at all possible.
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I built a 700hp twin turbo G35 in my garage with no lift or air tools... If you have some tools, time and patience anything is possible but I don't think it's an easy Sunday afternoon kind of job. They say 6-8hrs with a lift so I would fully expect 8hrs your first time +working off your back with the car on jack stands.


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Old 09-21-15, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ZaxF
That's only a 2300 mile drive, one way. Haha

***** my bad. I thought his title said AL like in Alabama.


Well I tried. hahahaha
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Someone in this video did install PPE header for the F on the jackstand. Very nice work !
.youtube.com/watch?v=z7fmHNI_8I0
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