I'm looking at doing a full header back system and would like to find a good local shop to install and maybe purchase it at. Any suggestions?
On several previous cars I've done the install myself but the header on the Z looks like a real pain. And on the last car(WRX) I sliced my hand open on the exhaust flashing....don't want a repeat of that...haha
Anybody have a rough idea how much that install would run?

Thanks in advance!

 

Try http://www.clearimageautomotive.com/ for the headers, they are a custom shop in Aurburn. They are quite busy. Contact Dan, mention my name. He did a full custom exhaust system for my FI 350Z and he can adjust the noise level. They may be able to install it too. But, the headers are an easy fit, only one nut on each side needs to tighted from below.

 

I appreciate the info, I will check them out.

That would be cool if the headers are easy. I was thrown off because one company listed the headers as "not a backyard mechanic job, pay a pro". If it's pretty standard I might tackle it myself.
And if I can get a custom setup that's usually a great way to go.
What's a rough idea what something like that would run?

 

You come swing by my shop We can defintely take care of you.

Jason

 

Headers take around 4-5 hours. The crawfords can take anywhere from 6-8+. It all depends on the shop and if they have experience with headers. Most shops charge 80-90 an hour, so you can kind of figure a rough estimate. Some people have done it themselves, and if you decide to tackle the job, make sure you have the necessary tools and decent mechanical skills.

 

Thanks for the feedback everyone.
BrokeZ- I will keep that in mind....I'm pretty sure I could tackle the exhaust myself, toughest part is not having a lift. But it sounds like the headers are not usually a diy thing....it's too bad because they seem like one of the best performance mods.

Jason- I'll definitely give you a shout. Looks like you have a good selection of stuff for the Z...not many places around here do. All the places I know are mostly WRX or VW stuff.

 

On NA cars the headers and the exhaust are not worth that much HP maybe 10-15whp at the best. And if you do research you will find most "custom"/made by your local exhaust shop gain 0hp and many lose. Yes, I have both and installed them myself w/jack stands.
My exhaust mainly sounds good, thats about all it gained.

 

If you are staying NA, there arent that many options for bolt ons. You have your basic upgrades, intake, plenum, headers, test pipes, exhaust. With the basics and a good tune, you might be able to squeeze 30whp from your car. After those mods, it gets expensive (labor wise too): cams, valves, springs, maybe some headwork..and the list goes on. With the 287 motor it gets tough to reach the 300whp mark. The revup might get there with a little less work. Personally, I think driving a 300whp, weight reduced, high revving NA Z car would be a blast. However, price/performance wise, you cant beat a Turbonetics single turbo. More than 350whp for less than 5 grand. It also costs much less to install than a TT.

 

good shop in seattle area would have to be WORLD ONE PERFORMANCE TALK TO JASON HES THE MAN!!!

 

Yup, take it to World One, it will get done right!