How hard is it to replace your headers. Which is better to use? I have a cat back system from Borla on it now. Friends told me replace the stock headers. Not sure which to use. Do you have to pull the motor?
I had a shop do mine. Average is about $400-500 in labor. My shop charges $75/hr and did it in 3.5 which was great. (Longtubes). However, I hear it is not difficult, just time consuming, and sometimes a pain with fitment. You don't have to pull the motor, but it will need to be unbolted from the mounts and lifted a little bit with a jack by the oil pan to fit them into place. Also have to remove the starter, steering shaft, and some other small stuff I believe.
They way I see it, if you don't have emissions testing, do it right and get longtubes. They are a good foundation for future mods and I got about a 10-12 RWHP gain out of mine. Car did 270rwhp/306 torque with the typical bolt ons and BBK LTs with an Hpipe and catback.
Wouldn't be a bad idea to get a tune after also. You'll probably start getting an O2 Slow Response code since the O2 sensors sit further back and that can be adjusted with a simple tune. Car might run a little lean due to O2 sensor location as well.
It'll quiet the car down alot in the lower RPMs but it's mean at WOT. More vibration too but I really like it.
Don't waste your time with shorties. I'm sure someone else with chime in with more info.
3.5 hours is quick, Ive had them take 6 depends on the motor and header combo, the 32v stuff can be a little longer.
I personally like the SLP long tube headers and X-pipe, it features removable cats if you need them for emissions testing. Plus they are ceramic coated STAINLESS STEEL so they will not rust on you. Be prepared though, the headers and X-pipe will run you over $1000.
3.5 hours is quick, Ive had them take 6 depends on the motor and header combo, the 32v stuff can be a little longer.
I personally like the SLP long tube headers and X-pipe, it features removable cats if you need them for emissions testing. Plus they are ceramic coated STAINLESS STEEL so they will not rust on you. Be prepared though, the headers and X-pipe will run you over $1000.