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PoorMansCamaro 05-14-2013 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro_RS (Post 6542870)
What "special" tools would be required to DIY the headers that you think I probably wouldn't have...if any?

you're gonna want an o2 socket.
http://i21.geccdn.net/site/images/n-.../K-T_32229.jpg

camaro_RS 05-14-2013 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SIM Curly (Post 6542878)
Found this list for install of V8 headers couldnt find V6 probably about the same though

11mm, 13mm, 15mm and 9/16" deep sockets with ratchet
9/16" open-end wrench
7/8" open-end wrench or 7/8" O2 sensor socket
Small torque wrench (18 ft-lbs range)
large zip-ties or bailing wire, small zip-ties
Anti-seize thread compound
Sawzall reciprocating saw
Auto lift, or approx 2 foot tall jackstands or ramps

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro (Post 6542961)


Man....looking at all this makes me :der:. :sad0147:

I dunno. I don't think I have half of this stuff. This is making me want to pay someone, lol. Maybe not $460.....but maybe I'll find something cheaper. :frusty:

Thanks for the help though guys.

Ivan @ Southwest Speed 05-14-2013 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SIM Curly (Post 6542907)
Do you sell these?

Unfortunately we don't have a V6 LT solution. We had a couple cars go into DT for prototype. One stole the only prototype set and never returned to DT for production, the other one never followed up.

Still looking for a 2010/2011 if you're in the Corona, CA area btw....Free Set to ya! ;)


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Originally Posted by camaro_RS (Post 6542940)
Dang, Ivan...I'd take them over there if I could get them on for $180....or even $200! That's a steal compared to what I was quoted. Maybe I'll call them up just to find out. :noidea:

26 hour drive....just sayin. LOL Yeah, it's amazing what some folks charge customers for things. LOL

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro (Post 6542961)

This makes life a little easier for sure but you can use a 7/8 open ended wrench the same. Just make sure it's not a cheesy wrench that will slip off the HO2....them wrenches with the little cut in horizontal teeth work awesome and that's all I use. :)

Ivan :headbang:

SIM Curly 05-14-2013 02:26 PM

Long way away from Cali unfortunately

camaro_RS 05-14-2013 02:27 PM

Nah Ivan I meant over to XXX in Pensacola!! Only two hours from me!!

camaro_RS 05-14-2013 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ivan @ Southwest Speed (Post 6543054)

Still looking for a 2010/2011 if you're in the Corona, CA area btw....Free Set to ya! ;)




26 hour drive....just sayin. LOL Yeah, it's amazing what some folks charge customers for things. LOL

Haha I gotcha!! I misunderstood at first.

Yeah...let me think about it and I'll ask the Mrs. and get back to ya! :sm0:We haven't been out to CA yet!

camaro_RS 05-14-2013 02:51 PM

I called another shop (XXX Motorsports in Pensacola) and they quoted me at $450. Looks like that's around the going rate.

SIM Curly 05-14-2013 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro_RS (Post 6543161)
I called another shop (XXX Motorsports in Pensacola) and they quoted me at $450. Looks like that's around the going rate.

Lure in the help of local club members with promises of free booze? :biggrin:

PoorMansCamaro 05-14-2013 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro_RS (Post 6543161)
I called another shop (XXX Motorsports in Pensacola) and they quoted me at $450. Looks like that's around the going rate.

let me ask you, did you ask for their hourly rate, or just ask them how much to install headers for a Camaro?

PoorMansCamaro 05-14-2013 02:52 PM

and are they really called XXX, or are you just not wanting to say their name? lol

camaro_RS 05-14-2013 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro (Post 6543168)
let me ask you, did you ask for their hourly rate, or just ask them how much to install headers for a Camaro?




No man, I didn't. :emoticon1: Haha :frusty:

But the guy knew exactly what he was talking about, it seemed. He knew that for the v6 Camaro they charged exactly that amount for LT header installation.


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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro (Post 6543172)
and are they really called XXX, or are you just not wanting to say their name? lol

Nah man....look them up!! That's really their name! LOL. They apparently work with a lot of Camaros in the area so that's why I figured he knew that's what they were going to charge regardless of the hourly rate. At least...that's the way it seemed to me.

camaro_RS 05-14-2013 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SIM Curly (Post 6543166)
Lure in the help of local club members with promises of free booze? :biggrin:

:headbang:

LOL!! I would...but I would probably feel bad asking some people to take on that crappy of a task with me. Haha.

chicagobulls 05-14-2013 10:25 PM

Also dont be afraid to haggle a little bit.

Ask them if they would do it for like 350 for instance and say you would pay in cash.

I bet they would say ok, they are just trying to see if you will bite on the super high price like alot of their customers probably do.

I go to a place called mexico mufflers, and they told my bro 300 to install springs. I got them down to 100 bucks lol although it is hard to communicate.

menendez1293 05-14-2013 11:00 PM

Hey just throwing this out there but maybe you could message Matt from FSP see when the next time he will be in PC and see how much he will charge for the install. And maybe if you go for the IPF tune he can give you some type of special pricing. Not sure how he does business but it doesn't hurt to ask.


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