Cheap Header Install Shops
Apr 27, 2006 | 04:42 AM
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Cheap Header Install Shops
Quick question... one of my boys is looking for a shop to install headers for between $200-$300. Any ideas?
Apr 27, 2006 | 05:02 AM
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From: DC
heard that hearders are kinda pricey as installs go...and compared to the gains....
Apr 27, 2006 | 05:10 AM
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From: Virginia
The reason being is most shops actually drop the tranny for a header install. Makes it trouble free vice trying to get around it.
Apr 27, 2006 | 05:15 AM
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From: Fallston, MD
Good Luck! Let me know if you find a shop willing to do his install at that price. I'll buy headers and have them do mine as well.
Apr 27, 2006 | 04:42 PM
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From: Lorton, Va (Northern VA)
Tony, don't even bother with B&T...I asked Tom and he said atleast $700 maybe $800...my jaw dropped
Apr 27, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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From: Fairfax, VA
Apr 27, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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From: Ellicott City, Maryland
AAM quoted me 550 for DC sports header install.
Apr 28, 2006 | 03:59 AM
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From: Harrisburg, PA
cheap and header install don't belong in the same sentence...
Apr 28, 2006 | 04:06 AM
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From: Villanova University
cheapest is DIY
Apr 28, 2006 | 05:44 AM
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From: Get out my way pimpin, VA
If I still had my Z I would've put mine on myself, but this isn't for me. I've heard of people in this area getting it done for $300 and less.
Apr 29, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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From: Tucson, AZ
To be fare, 5,000 miles after the install, I had problems: the bolts had worked themself loose. But it was my fault. Rob told me to return to check the torque. I didn't.
May 1, 2006 | 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by bboypuertoroc
If I still had my Z I would've put mine on myself, but this isn't for me. I've heard of people in this area getting it done for $300 and less.
what kinda car? year...and other info. my friend has a shop.
May 1, 2006 | 05:29 AM
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From: Jersey, New
was the drive worth it david? They charged you pretty low, but it was a long drive. its 2 and a half for me..
May 1, 2006 | 05:36 AM
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From: Naples, Florida
Paid $500 for a local shop to install headers, test pipes, and cat back exhaust. You guys should come down to Florida! hah
May 1, 2006 | 06:40 AM
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what kinda car? year...and other info. my friend has a shop.
Don't remember the year... but it's a 350Z.
May 1, 2006 | 07:51 AM
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was the drive worth it david? They charged you pretty low, but it was a long drive. its 2 and a half for me..
Yes the drive was worthwhile. I could have spent the night at a motel, and had dinner, and still saved money.
Rob is cool. While the car was on the lift, I cleaned the inside of the wheels, polished hard to reach painted areas, and polished the exhaust system.
May 1, 2006 | 08:15 AM
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From: Charlotte, NC
I have a good shop here that Charges $30 per hour install time.
May 1, 2006 | 12:03 PM
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Don't remember the year... but it's a 350Z.
jess... i'll talk to my boy.. and let you know. Or I can just give you his number and you guys can talk about it. Cause I dont make any money of any referrals anyways.
May 2, 2006 | 02:42 PM
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Jess...
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May 2, 2006 | 03:25 PM
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From: Richmond, VA
got mine installed for $265, but thats because the mechanic is an alumni from my fraternity and only charged $35/hour plus a lil for being a pita
