Last week i got a set of DC ceramic headers and just got them in a few days ago. So today i went around to many of the local shops and asked for a price quote and they ranged from $500-$700. I knew that the installation cost would be expensive but didn't realize it would be that expensive. So before I have anyone install them I was wanting to get opinions on the expense. Not whether I should put them on or not but if the price estimates that i received are correct or whether i should keep looking for other shops with lower prices. And yes i understand that you get what you pay for, so if these prices are normal i'll have a local shop install them later next week. Thanks.

 

Call 5 reputable shops from this forum. Compare there prices with urs. If they are similar DO IT. /THREAD

 

I paid $200 about 4 years ago. Find a shop with experience installing 350Z headers. An experienced mechanic knows what must be removed, and can cut installation time to a couple of hours. Saving time saves money.

NOTE: Return after a 1,000 miles and tighten the bolts.

 

$300-$400 average price

 

i did this install twice.. 400 would be a fair price for a shop.. you could find it cheaper elsewhere.. If you were near NC I could do it for less.

 

I think the average Joe is gonna take about 5 hours on it (I think that is the amount of labor listed for the job as well) and at $100 an hour in shop labor - $500 is the number. Guys that have done it and understand the car may be able to get you in and out in about 4 hours, but still a lot of work and money. Man, it took me 20 - 30 minutes with the engine on the stand, I can only imagine doing it in car...

 

In some past posts, headers were listed as a waste of $$ and time to install for the neglible gain. What kind of performance increase are you expecting, and what other mods have you already done or are planning to do?

 

I called shops around to see how much I was saving by doing it myself, lowest was 600 highest was 700...

I charge $350 to do it.

 

I was quoted 300 by a good friend. He did it at his shop.

 

I'd like 10hp out of the headers. Right now performance wise on the car i have an AEM cold air intake and flowmaster exhaust. Other than that all my mods are just for looks.

 

Thanks everyone for the advise. I have already been to 12 shops and the listings were still between $500-$700. I'm going to a car show tonight so I'll ask around and see of reputable shops in the area to install these headers.

 

Good luck scoutin around. I know how tough the install is but 500-700 is way too much imo.

 

I could not believe when the first shop said the installation would cost $600. My mouth gaped open and I said you know what I'm going to look around before I pay $600 for you to do it.

 

To be honest, I don't think you'll see those output figures from the headers alone. The headers will help other parts work more efficently so to see the full effect you'll probably need a bigger investment.

 

headers dont do much without cams... and vice versa.

probably 5hp max, maybe 10 with a tune.

 

How much HP would I be able to expect if i got cams installed along with the headers?

 

yea 10whp with a tune which is like 30 crank hp.... I have done headers a bunch of times on my z, not that hard...get some guys and beer and put in work!

 

Kinda hard to answer, but with all the bolt-ons (intake & exhaust, cats/test pipes, spacer/manifold) cams, headers, and a tune I would expect to see about 280'ish at the wheels on a moderately setup DynoJet.

But if I had to give a number for the headers alone I'd say 5-8 at the wheels. Most of which under the curve (meaning not added to the peak figure) and maybe 2-3 on the peak figure.

 

how much would you charge me to install strup headers on a 06 rev up 350z?

 

where is he located?