I just recently bought redline350zz's crawford high flow cats (thanks again bryan) and I've been meaning to put them on, however I'm at the mercy of whenever my friend is available since its a two man job, plus he has the tools and a garage. but just for ***** and giggles I thought I'd email vakamon to see what they'd charge for the install and this is the msg I got back

"thanks for the inquiry. installation of the crawford cat is $170. it's approx. 2-3 hour job to complete."

haha...you've got to be kidding me. I mean I know its not the easiest install, especially getting to those top bolts, but 2-3 hrs w/ a lift and air tools? you've got to be sh!tting me right? I'll bet I can get this done in the same time or less at my friends place on ramps and hand tools. I've got nothing against vakamon, in fact they seem like pretty cool guys, but $170 is crazy. I've seen mainland shops charge 1/2 hr or $50 for that install.

 

$170 does seem kinda steep

 

****, i would say either try hypersports who is right next store or even better yet, find someone to help u. shoot, i have access to a lift and i'm always willing to help. let me know. Later,

Ron

 

i did it myself w/ air tools and a lift. took about an hour. getting to the top bolts are hard, BUT last time i was working w/ my mechanic and he used a LONG extension and did the top bolt from the engine bay. seemed pretty easy that way, just need a long extension. and i think its a 14mm or 17mm

 

I got charged 120 for installation of my Crawfords. I was like WTF ... and the sh*t rattles. But oh well I got over it.

 

i was charged $100 for my kinetix HF cats install....

 

Yeah, labor at "race shops" seem alot more expensive. Vakamon is trying to be like a premium shop or something.

Regular ol' Joe mechanic shops are cheaper.

 

Do it yourself and save ur money.

 

Hypersport was wanting $2100 for TT install plus tuning. Yeah thats a tripple plate clutch or discounted 2 way LSD. Tuning is gonna be around $100-150.

 

Crap I missed this post...lol

Yea Cats bolts from the engine compartment are the easiest....

 

yeah, I got them in. it was def more of a PITA than I thought it would be. I thought I had everything I needed and knew what I had to do, but it was a little more involved. I even forgot to put antiseize on the screws in the process so I guess they are staying on there for good. hows you Z running bryan?

 

heh, I did the install myself
I agree that most shops rape you a new hole. Try inquiring with one of them mobil techs.