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do it yourself header install or not

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drag0nfan's04GT

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I've been debating this myself for a while now. Today I took my buddy to pick up his 99 Trans Am after he had a complete exhaust put in. Anyway, I asked the guy what he'd charge to install LTs in my 04 GT. He said that he hasn't done that model Mustang yet, but he figured around 4 hrs and $250. I mentioned that's about half the time that 99% of people say it takes. This is just a local mom and pop mechanic shop, but I'm thinking he doesn't know what's he's getting in to. He said he thought it would be pretty close to that since he does have a complete garage and that most people are just doing this at home. For $250, I think it's worth it to me. I'd just hate for him to come back after 6-10 hours and say I own some insane amount for labor.
 

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drag0nfan's04GT said:
I've been debating this myself for a while now. Today I took my buddy to pick up his 99 Trans Am after he had a complete exhaust put in. Anyway, I asked the guy what he'd charge to install LTs in my 04 GT. He said that he hasn't done that model Mustang yet, but he figured around 4 hrs and $250. I mentioned that's about half the time that 99% of people say it takes. This is just a local mom and pop mechanic shop, but I'm thinking he doesn't know what's he's getting in to. He said he thought it would be pretty close to that since he does have a complete garage and that most people are just doing this at home. For $250, I think it's worth it to me. I'd just hate for him to come back after 6-10 hours and say I own some insane amount for labor.
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$250 would be good deal. But as soon as he start tearing i t apart, he'll call you and tell you that no way $250 is gonna cover laber
 

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I think with a lift, and air tools it can be done in about 8 hours. $250 is a very good price. Print out the write up and show it to him and ask him what he thinks.
 
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thxs guys a lot for all the help and advice

the write up were perfect for installing long tube headers

only thing i would add is you need a 1 1/4" wrench for that emissions nut that connects to the header

it toke me 2days to do the job i did it solo

jacked the car up and sprayed her down with liquid wrench on friday
got up early on saturday and got a good start
had the car back to gether on sunday evening check for leaks

listen to me when i say this

the job is not hard at all just a slow process

get all the tools you need before the job and you will be more then fine doing it alone

a friend will speed things up alot

a breaker bar is a must

i had a lot of fun doing the job and was just suprized how straight forward its was.
once again guys thanks for all the help


ps that fcking crossmember is heavy as hell
 

MineralG2k2GT

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I didnt bother removing the K member...i took down the tranny instead (since i was going to do the clutch at the same time)

it was a fun process, glad i did it myself..but i will never do it again
 

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Performance Solutions and JPC racing in Glen Burnie are a couple of good shops in the area just minutes south of the 495 beltway.
 

Roland69

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in my experience do the driver side first. That way the steering shaft might make it PITA and the other side will be a breeze compared to the driver side.
 

blackfang

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Mine were done in 6 with a lift and air tools.
 
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