Well i finnaly got my LT headers and catted h pipe from mac and i'm takin it to a shop in a few days to get put on and i'm just wondering how long it would take a shop to do a job like that?
LT header install
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Roush97
Founding Member
labor costs will kill you. installation will cost more the headers. if you are in any way mechanically inclined do your wallet a favor and do it yourself.
RedDaemon
10 Year Member
id do it myself just to feel accomplished that u installed one of the harder mods on ur car...and the experience and "fun times with ur friends after downing a few beers trying to figure out how u start the damn thing 3 hrs into the project" 
yeah i figured the labor costs will kill me but i am good friends with the guy that owns the shop and i was hopin he would cut me a break. I 'm tryin to just get an average time for the install just to know what kind of price i'm lookin at
back_in_black
New Member
mity2
I like Pro3 and all I got was this crappy CT.
if u don't try it, u'll never be able to. I'm going to try as soon as I have enough green to buy BBK Lt's.
Try it. Worst thing can happen is that u can't do it, and take it to mechanic.
Try it. Worst thing can happen is that u can't do it, and take it to mechanic.
Roush97
Founding Member
mity2 said:
have confidence in yourself man, you'll do fine. like he said the worst that can happen is that you get into it, decide you're in over your head and put it back together and take to the mechanic. honestly there is nothing "hard" or complicated on the install, you just have to be careful and take your time when you support the motor after the kmember is out. one thing i will warn you is though that the first time you do it, you wont get it done in 5-6 hours. it might take you a full day or wrenching to get it completed. the first time i did a header install thats about how long it took me. the second time i did it, it took a shade under 6 hours. the first time is a learning experience, you can do it.
yeah i would like to try it, i was told by many people its a pain in the ass and i'de be better off just takin it somewhere
stangman
15 Year Member
00Blackgtvert said:
yeah it can be a pain, but there is nothing hard about it. the only thing it really is, is time consuming. you can do it. just be patient & get a friend or two to help you & provide pizza for them. it's all good from there man
if you get stuck ask one of us, we're more than happy to help
Installed mine with my dad in our small ass garage. Ours took about 2 1/2 days (didn't work full days) we wasted a day though before we decided to drop the k-member lol.
Kronos
New Member
You need to be patient and stay calm and you need to make sure you have the right tools for the job
good luck
good luck
stangman
15 Year Member
00Blackgtvert said:
good luck with it. if ya get stuck or have any questions feel free to ask. if i'm online just IM me. one thing that you are gunna have a small amount of trouble with is the strut tower nut, unless of course you an impact. & if you don't beg someone you know that has one to borrow it
MineralG2k2GT
New Member
Well just do the math its simple
I had two or three shops quote me at 8-9 hr job...about 80 bucks and hour in labor so around $700 bucks
Next week I will be installing myself LT's, mid pipe, cat back and new clutch myself..I will let you know how it goes
I had two or three shops quote me at 8-9 hr job...about 80 bucks and hour in labor so around $700 bucks
Next week I will be installing myself LT's, mid pipe, cat back and new clutch myself..I will let you know how it goes
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