2000 silver z28

So i'm very new here. I've been reading these forums for about 6 months though since I bought my 2000 Z28. I currently have a flowmaster catback system that I was going to replace and go ahead and get pacesetter 1 3/4 LT's, tsp catted y, and a magnaflow catback or some other decent catback.

I went to my local muffler shop and they quoted me 6 hours labor at around $500 just to do the headers and a couple more hours to do the y pipe and catback system. They charge $80/hr labor so that would be like $650-750 just do get all that "professionally" done.

I'm wondering if this is a reasonable price for this install? I've seen a few threads about it but none with this exact setup. Should I go find another muffler shop or just forget about getting this done because I can't afford that at all.

chopperb

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6hrs is about the time it takes to install headers. 3hrs each side. Most shops around here charge about $600 just for the header install.

2000 silver z28

Well this certainly puts a speed bump in my plan. I was expecting like $250-300 for header install.

dr_whigham

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Surely you have a friend in the area that'll split a case of beer with you... I'm not saying it's high, but damn. I couldn't IMAGINE shelling out money to get that done.

Is it time or tools you don't have?

2000 silver z28

Currently it would be tools, but also the ability to do it. I should invest in some tools though if I actually plan on doing things to my car in the future.

trans_am7935

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Sir i think you just had an epiphany! But yes i would find someone to help you, even if it is some guy you barley know, he will gladly help you install them if he has done it before for less then $100. just go talk to the first F-body you find with loud exhaust, talk him/her up about their car, if they have long tubes then ask for some help, problem solved

black79transam

I got a quote for 325 to do the headers and ory

Blackpanther99

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They are charging you a lil too much man. Check around another muffler shop for a price quote, if not just get some tools and a friend to help you out. Will save yourself some good money.

SWEET98SS

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Its a piece of cake to put the headers on. I took off my manifold bolts on all cylinders with except for 8 with an air ratchet. It would take you a day to do the job on jack stands. Ill do them for $500, thats alot of money.

2000 silver z28

I think you are right! I definitely will have to look into getting a friend or even someone random to help me with it. I need to set aside an entire weekend to try and do this. I found this list on another thread, is this a pretty good list of the tools I'll need?

PB blaster on all bolts
10 mm sockets, deep well and standard size
15 mm sockets, deep well and standard size
7/8" open end wrench for oxygen sensors
10 mm gear wrench
15 mm gear wrench
5/8" plug socket
3/8" ratchet
1/2" ratchet
various length extensions
swivel joints

Thanks for all the help everybody. I've been looking for some more SOTP feel since about a month after I bought the car.

BoricuaHec01

My labor costs was 300 bucks for headers/ORY.

2000 silver z28

BoricuaHec01,
That's a good deal. You know any place in Georgia that would charge around the same?

lemons12

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Drive to me and I'll do it. Depending on what all you want done the price will go up/down.

If you are interested send me a PM.