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.
They probably had to drop the Kmember because the header didn't clear it but they didn't need to drop it, just grind a bit off the K member. Some of the QTP headers aren't fitting correctly. Plenty of threads in here about that.
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.
thats bull **** about droppin the k member they just want to rip him a new *** hole$$$ headers should be an easy job with an extra hand i will be doing my own in a couple days
DO IT URSELF
DO IT URSELF
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.
-J
Moral: do it yourself, will be more enjoyable, you'll save money, and get to know your car better.
-J
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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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From: Madisonville, Ky
Originally Posted by sickws698
I had a shop tell me 70$ an hour....
, the trans shop were I had a rebuild, ect. If they hit a snag in process or is going to have to "learn as they go" that amount is going to rape! Dont remember who said it here but try them yourself if you have the tools and space. You'll get the same results, "you'll learn your car",<very important, have that pride, save money, ect. Good luck either way you go 