hmm

I got a pair of Test pipes that Iam about to install.. and I read a thread here on DYI.. it loooks pretty streight foward and all.

The thing is that I dont have time do it my self, and the weather here in NY has been pretty bad.. snow, cold ect. I dont have a garage either so..


I went to my local shop and they said about 2 hrs..90/hr = 180$
another shop charges $80/hr

Not to mention nissann told me $400 they thought I was an idiot i just walked away.


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How long Does it take to install TEST PIPES? and how much have u guys been paying labor for em?

thnx a bunch

 

I did my HFC's in a 1 Hour and 1/2 with a lift. I could did it in a shorter time by I was stuck trying to figure out how to undo the top nut on the driver's side. I had to call Function:TUNED, and they told me get alot of extension, and get it
from the engine bay (Duh). Also TQ'ing everything down took awhile also.

 

By yourself it should take between 60-90 minutes tops. Mine went quicker with two people.

I hope those test pipes are resonated.

 

yeah dude. do it yourself. test pipes is a pretty straightforward install...shouldnt take longer then an hour and a half. youll get it done in no time, and be thankful you didnt spend the money to get some shop to do the easy work!!

 

I would of done mine myself except for the fact that i dont have many tools haha. Anyways, a local shop did mine for $80 dollars and it took them a little less than an hour and a half.

 

Its super easy with a good breaker bar and extensions to get to some of the bolts thru the engine bay.

 

Took me and a friend about 3 hours w/ jacks and hand tools. Getting those damn bolts off are a PITA.

 

your in ny with no garage in snowing freezing weather and your seriously contemplating about doing this yourself? hey more power to you man

 

Yes they are


I do have a garage, I just dont have use of it right now, because there is so much sh*t in there but yee anyways... The other thing is that.. I only have 2 jacks, so I have to like get in and out from under the car and it might be a pain in the *** + cold

 

Just keep your fingers & hands warm. It's a PITA to work on something like this with frozen fingers.

 

you can definately do it man, the 4 bolts that connect up to the Y pipe take 5 mins to take off. The 6 that connect from the header are a little more difficult. Just get a 12'' extension and a universal and you will be fine.

 

Regional questions are better answered in the appropriate regional forum.

 

ye I might jsut give it a shot my self. I have 2 jackstands, that should be enough right? I have to get in and out from under the car a lot which might be a b*tch but w/e.

thnx for the help! Im gonna run out n get the 12" extension

 

Get 2 and if u dont have a breaker bar id get one it helps alot.

 

ye i got that one. Ill start working on it sunday or something.. n post back with some videos