Header install cost
10-12-11, 03:50 PM
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Header install cost
Tried to look around for a good basic cost thread but there isn't one. Mine is at the shop now, and I couldn't find anyone who quoted lower than 900. It all boiled down too being afraid of the car and what it might hide. But I noticed a lot on the boards paid roughly 600-850 it seems. Just wondering what the real install average would run. Thinking the shop had everything go faster than they expected, but I'm getting the feeling they are gonna work it to get the higher quote. *sigh*
10-12-11, 04:23 PM
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If they don't have experience installing IS-F headers, they are going to underestimate the time and how much work it takes to install them. It's a very tight fit, very difficult install, and you won't get a quote lower than $900 or $1000 unless the shop has experience installing them or you get hooked up.
I think most shops don't know what they are in for and just give you a ballpark #, until they are finished installing.
An experienced shop like PPE takes 6-8hrs to install their own headers.
I think most shops don't know what they are in for and just give you a ballpark #, until they are finished installing.
An experienced shop like PPE takes 6-8hrs to install their own headers.
10-13-11, 11:27 PM
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Dv8, Where in California did you get your headers installed? I haven't been to a socal shop that charges your price range.
Avg, I will be more concerned if the shop is/is not capable of installing the headers. Budget and save up, then you must make sure you find a shop that can install these for sure.
Avg, I will be more concerned if the shop is/is not capable of installing the headers. Budget and save up, then you must make sure you find a shop that can install these for sure.
10-14-11, 12:28 PM
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Dv8, Where in California did you get your headers installed? I haven't been to a socal shop that charges your price range.
Avg, I will be more concerned if the shop is/is not capable of installing the headers. Budget and save up, then you must make sure you find a shop that can install these for sure.
Avg, I will be more concerned if the shop is/is not capable of installing the headers. Budget and save up, then you must make sure you find a shop that can install these for sure.
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10-14-11, 03:06 PM
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Dv8, Where in California did you get your headers installed? I haven't been to a socal shop that charges your price range.
Avg, I will be more concerned if the shop is/is not capable of installing the headers. Budget and save up, then you must make sure you find a shop that can install these for sure.
Avg, I will be more concerned if the shop is/is not capable of installing the headers. Budget and save up, then you must make sure you find a shop that can install these for sure.
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10-14-11, 11:28 PM
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i personally think this install is pretty straight forwardl, however a little "frustrating" if you would call it that. taking the motor mounts right off the block (4 14mm bolts i think....) on each side. if the driver side can be done first it will help because there is more clearance, then you can pry the block over on the passenger side to get the header up there. also, all stock studs and nuts can be used. if you do this yourself, or you pass on the information to whoever does, it will shave off some time and be easier/cheaper.
