Header Install Price?

[Niko97RS]

has anyone ever taken their 3.8 to a shop and had professionals install their headers?

if so, how much were you charged, im thinkin about doing that rather than myself to save me a headache.

im just wondering what a reasonable price is????

[UDLOSE98]

Re: Header Install Price?

When I was a noob to the modding world I had my full exhaust, headers, and Fuel Pressure regulator done for like $500-$600. IN all fairness they did use 2 mexicans to prop the motor up while the bolted the headers on. Looking back I WISH! i woulda done it, they did a terrible job on the exhaust.

[Niko97RS]

Re: Header Install Price?

How risky is it, I REALLY cant afford to break a bolt. 97RS scared me a little bcuz in his writeup it says "this bolt usually breaks on people"

im prolly gonna try it with my friend who just swapped a 6.0 into his silverado by himself

[hockeyman]

Re: Header Install Price?

How risky is it, I REALLY cant afford to break a bolt. 97RS scared me a little bcuz in his writeup it says "this bolt usually breaks on people"

If a bolt is gonna break, it' gonn break on whomever is trying to remove it. A mechanics wrench turns the same way your does. Maybe soaking the bolts with WD-40 or PB Blaster the night before will help.
The only good thing about having it at a mechanics shop with a broken bolt is they have the equipment to lift the motor (or remove the head) and tap out the broken bolt. If you have those tools, then go for it yourself.

[UDLOSE98]

Re: Header Install Price?

also i wouldnt agree wit the fact that a bolt "usually" breaks, the "bolts" you are reffering to are actually studs. Just take your time with them, I had no problem when I removed mine, Just make sure you replace them with brand new header bolts.

[FireBird_Fr3ak]

Re: Header Install Price?

Instead of paying hundreds on having them install it, go buy a broken bolt removal tool that fits on a drill from an auto parts place. There like $9 at most.

[Niko97RS]

Re: Header Install Price?

so do u guys think i shoul just do it myself?

and still, no one knows how much it would cost...no one has ever had a shop install 3.8 headers for em?

[97rs4life]

Re: Header Install Price?

usually hear quotes of $300-500 on here for headers if you can find a shop to actually do them.

[v6JBird99]

Re: Header Install Price?

got mine done for around $300 , but I did not like the job they did. I would suggest try doing it yourself.