installation cost of headers?
Apr 5, 2006 | 11:34 AM
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installation cost of headers?
hey just wondering what was the average price of installing a set of Strup headers around here? And if any of you guys know of a reputable shop? I was quoted for 500 at AAM...
Apr 5, 2006 | 11:41 AM
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From: Yorba Linda, CA
$350. Just have it installed this morning. Tell AAM that the fitment is VERY Good.
Apr 5, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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From: Fallston, MD
AAM quoted me $474 (6 hours of labor @$79/hour).
Apr 5, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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From: Yorba Linda, CA
damn, they charge labor cheap on the East coast.Here, $100 to $125/hour. With Strup header, about 4 hours max.
Apr 5, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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From: Lorton, Va (Northern VA)
I was just quoted last week at about $700 for install...they said "the book" says it takes 8 hours. My reply...forget it.
Apr 5, 2006 | 03:20 PM
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From: Fairfax, VA
darn Gene.........I am jealous..........
Apr 5, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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darn Gene.........I am jealous..........
haha what are you jealous about? you have a utec and putting down almost 300 rwhp...
Apr 5, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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I was just quoted last week at about $700 for install...they said "the book" says it takes 8 hours. My reply...forget it.
daym 700? where was this? B & T
Apr 5, 2006 | 05:02 PM
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From: Ashburn, VA
give it to me gene i'll install for u ahahah
Apr 5, 2006 | 05:05 PM
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From: Yorba Linda, CA
just pick up the car. Love the new sound from STRUP header/tp. Worth every cents IMO
Apr 5, 2006 | 05:11 PM
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From: Lorton, Va (Northern VA)
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daym 700? where was this? B & T
Haha, yeah it was. Are you surprised? I decided to spend my money on S Two K's wheels.
Apr 5, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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From: Tucson, AZ
Apr 5, 2006 | 07:16 PM
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Apr 5, 2006 | 07:17 PM
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From: Jersey, New
Dont pay more than 450-500.
Apr 5, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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From: Spotswood NJ
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You obviously are friends with this guy right?And no sales tax? Good deal..
Apr 5, 2006 | 07:58 PM
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From: Yorba Linda, CA
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You obviously are friends with this guy right?And no sales tax? Good deal..
you're not suppose to charge tax on labor.
Apr 6, 2006 | 05:03 AM
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From: va
Yo gene! let me know.. I'll get mase's cousin to install it at his shop for cheaper than those places.
Apr 6, 2006 | 05:17 AM
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From: Spotswood NJ
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you're not suppose to charge tax on labor.
In NJ we are required to charge sales tax on EVERYTHING that goes through our doors..I dont make the rules.
Apr 6, 2006 | 05:53 AM
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From: Goochland , VA
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Originally Posted by nashjam
I was just quoted last week at about $700 for install...they said "the book" says it takes 8 hours. My reply...forget it.
see that the problem with shops they quote labor out of a book and if its takes less time to install something you still get charge the full price.
Apr 7, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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From: PETERSBURG,VIRGINIA
****. im getting tilton clutch install ,xerd long tubes installed, alignment, and front/rear rotors and pads installed for 400 (im suplying all parts)
but i do work there as well
installation cost of headers?
