Do It Myself Or Shop????? Help!!
Do the install yourself! It's not that difficult (just time consuming), and it will give you a feeling of accomplishment and it'll save you money 
Total install time for me was about 6 hours and that was my first header install.
Total install time for me was about 6 hours and that was my first header install. 
I'd do it yourself... it's not that hard. I did a head swap myself, installed a bunch of suspension, did my catback, alot of stuff. I leave stuff like building motors, fabbing and welding in cages, and setting chassis weights with scales for professionals... but I try to do as much stuff as I can myself. Like stated above, the results are by far more rewarding, and if something ever goes wrong, you have an idea where to look/how to go about fixing it.
I do also agree that a 2nd set of hands helpt ALOT. When one guy's holding hte header in place, the other can put the bolts in, makes it alot easier. Header studs are also another way to make it alot easier as well.... with them, you might be able to do it alone without too much trouble. But again, if you are doing it yourself to save some $, then don't bother, reuse the stock bolts, get some new gaskets and a buddy over to hold stuff up for ya.
I do also agree that a 2nd set of hands helpt ALOT. When one guy's holding hte header in place, the other can put the bolts in, makes it alot easier. Header studs are also another way to make it alot easier as well.... with them, you might be able to do it alone without too much trouble. But again, if you are doing it yourself to save some $, then don't bother, reuse the stock bolts, get some new gaskets and a buddy over to hold stuff up for ya.
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Originally Posted by ChocoTaco369
regardless, i don't care what anyone says, $275 for a header install is a great deal.
do it yourself do it yourself just have your buddys dad around to help.glad to see younger generation that wants to get there hands diirty.ive wrenched since i was 15 long time ago.It will be a great learning expirience.and 275 is a little high for a 4 hour job.if you run into any issues they are people here that will help you.good luck.be sure to start it open headers
yeah with a tune
Originally Posted by Splitz
$400 here, and worth EVERY penny, picked the car up the next day with tune...see sig.
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