Installing LS1 Headers
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Installing LS1 Headers
I was about to buy the QTP headers for my car and install them myself but a friend of mine who has a Camaro SS had a shop put his in and they charged him $400 for the install because they told him that they had to drop the K-Member to get them to fit in. Has anyone had to do this when installing headers? I thought it was ridiculous and told him the shop just told him that to get extra labor money.
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No way you would have to drop the K-member. Just grind a little on the K-member. I dont know why people get scared away when they here that they MIGHT have to grind the K-member a little or the block tab. I just installed some hooker headers over the weekend. Only thing I wish I would have done is buy some gear wrenches for the pass. side header bolts. I didnt have to grind at all. Some people arent as lucky though.
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First off 400 for an install isn't THAT bad IMO... but dropping the k member is a crock of ****. Mine slid right up, no grinding. Dropping the k-member needs to be done with SOME LT1s, but never heard it on an LS1. Though I could only imagine how much room that'd give you
Moral: do it yourself, will be more enjoyable, you'll save money, and get to know your car better.
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Moral: do it yourself, will be more enjoyable, you'll save money, and get to know your car better.
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Originally Posted by firehawk0623
its not hard just take your time with them you dont have to drop the K-Member i put mine in and i am 19
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Originally Posted by sickws698
I had a shop tell me 70$ an hour....