View Poll Results: Who should put my headers on?
Pay the shop, and enjoy a Colt 45 without a headache
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Put em on myself, cuss alot, buy lots of beer after
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Do headers or shell out $225 for a shop to install em'?
05-01-2006, 11:38 PM
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Do headers or shell out $225 for a shop to install em'? Like the tittle says. I can't figure out if I should have a shop throw my Pacesetter LT's and ory on for $225 or if i should do the mmyslef? Your thoughts?
05-01-2006, 11:40 PM
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Do it yourself. It really isn't that difficult. check out http://www.installuniversity.com/ if you don't know how to do it.
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05-02-2006, 12:26 AM
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all you guys say do it yourself but it its not as easy as it sounds.
when you dont have the proper tools and have the car w/out a lift on jackstands, it can be hard
if you do it yourself, have a friend help you. cuts down on a lot of time with 4 hands. The install is straightforward as said above but it does take time
when you dont have the proper tools and have the car w/out a lift on jackstands, it can be hard
if you do it yourself, have a friend help you. cuts down on a lot of time with 4 hands. The install is straightforward as said above but it does take time
05-02-2006, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Waveridr85
Looks like I'll do it myself. i have 2 floor jacks, stands, ramps, and plenty of tools
05-02-2006, 07:16 AM
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the headers is the easy part,ory is what will be more challenging,do you have the 4 piece ory and have you test fit it together yet ?sometimes the expansions are alittle tight and need expanded or sanded some to fit better.
05-02-2006, 07:51 AM
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Yes, headers are easier than getting the exhaust perfect. Worst case scenario is that you drive with open headers to the exhaust shop and let them wrestle with it. Just make sure the car is up high enough, and get ready to cut or grind if necessary.
05-02-2006, 11:24 AM
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I am going to do them myself this weekend, I was in the same boat. Guy would charge me 250 for everything. It is more rewarding when you work on your car, put the key in the ignition, cross your fingures, start it up and everything works. That feeling is priceless.
05-02-2006, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by klujan13
buy some pizza and beer and invite some friends....save $200 bucks!
More fun cheaper and great way to spend a day playing with your car.
