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PunisherStang
09-19-2007, 02:46 PM
im wondering how much it would cost to get long tube headers installed with a shorty xpipe. i have shorties an x on now but im craving that lt sound etc. just wanted to know whats a ballpark that shops charge to get this done thanks

Slow01GT
09-19-2007, 02:48 PM
Average install cost from what I've seen is around $300, maybe a little more.

Rodeheaver's
09-19-2007, 03:28 PM
Average install cost from what I've seen is around $300, maybe a little more.
thats about right

PunisherStang
09-19-2007, 03:48 PM
how long does it usually take i had shorties installed it took them 9 hours

Viper_ed
09-19-2007, 04:16 PM
i had shorties installed it took them 9 hours

:rollingfloorrlol:

That's almost 1 hour / bolt.

Wolfpack Speed
09-19-2007, 04:18 PM
how long does it usually take i had shorties installed it took them 9 hoursimo, 9 hours is pretty excessive for any type of bolt-on header install.

99 GT Coupe
09-20-2007, 01:01 AM
if you want to get rid of your shorties please pm me

PunisherStang
09-20-2007, 11:04 AM
so longtubes would only take about an hour?? holy shit i got ripped off when i first had mods i didnt know where to go i went to RPMS out warrendale man i cant believe it takes an hour an they took 9 hours an ripped my ass off.

Viper_ed
09-20-2007, 11:09 AM
so longtubes would only take about an hour?? holy shit i got ripped off when i first had mods i didnt know where to go i went to RPMS out warrendale man i cant believe it takes an hour an they took 9 hours an ripped my ass off.

A little more than an hour, but NO WHERE NEAR 9 hours! :no:

laz2447
09-20-2007, 11:35 AM
A little more than an hour, but NO WHERE NEAR 9 hours! :no:

x1

i paid 4 hours install on headers, mid-pipe, and cat-back...the car was actully at their shop for 2 days but they took their time and worked on it in between other jobs that they had going on...

9 hours is unreal...

Wolfpack Speed
09-20-2007, 12:19 PM
so longtubes would only take about an hour?? holy shit i got ripped off when i first had mods i didnt know where to go i went to RPMS out warrendale man i cant believe it takes an hour an they took 9 hours an ripped my ass off.you are getting very cofused so to answer your exact question it's hard to say how long. you never know what your going to run into when you start taking the car apart. you also never know what problems you may have with the new product, especially when your dealing with low quality parts from company's such as bbk and mac. i have seen shops charge as much as $800 for long tube installation. i personally have never had any bolt-on type header install come close to 9 hours so i hope you didn't have to pay for that!!! estimating is very difficult, most shops lean toward the high side and if they beat the time they pocket the money...if it takes longer they charge you. i don't do either:awsome:

PunisherStang
09-20-2007, 11:08 PM
where is your shop located and how much do you charge for longtubes an new midpipe install?

Wolfpack Speed
09-20-2007, 11:48 PM
where is your shop located and how much do you charge for longtubes an new midpipe install?4220 Campbells Run Rd in Robinson Twp...pm returned!

Rowleyxlt619
09-21-2007, 09:29 AM
Hell I installed my long tubes in my garage having my car on jack stands and it only took me about a day...

gmickle
09-21-2007, 04:19 PM
9 hours is unreal...
agreed :yes:

PunisherStang
09-22-2007, 12:40 AM
well it seems i got my a$$ ripped off

Wolfpack Speed
09-22-2007, 08:24 AM
well it seems i got my a$$ ripped off
who did them???

PunisherStang
09-22-2007, 01:31 PM
RPMS out warrendale

Jivepepper
09-23-2007, 02:33 AM
Since the easiest way to change headers is to drop the k-member it will take 4 hours at least.