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tekteq · 07-10-2014, 01:05 PM

here in so cal it's illegal so shops charge whatever they want because they know the risk

Towlie · 07-10-2014, 01:22 PM

Been to Cali, will never go back.

BenningJ · 07-10-2014, 01:45 PM

$120/hr is steap! 6 hours for an install is completely bogus. I installed my own headers on a set of 8" ramps in 2.5 hours. Easiest header install I have ever done.

I hope someone down in your area will be willing to install them for you. Good luck.

Towlie · 07-10-2014, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BenningJ

$120/hr is steap! 6 hours for an install is completely bogus. I installed my own headers on a set of 8" ramps in 2.5 hours. Easiest header install I have ever done.

I'm glad it's not just me who feels this way.

tribaltalon · 07-10-2014, 02:01 PM

I replied to the Texas thread about your headers.. Like I said I wont be back for another 11 days but if you aren't in a hurry I'd be glad to help. I take beer for payment. Should only take a couple hours for install.

Mortious · 07-10-2014, 02:27 PM

Towlie, Come over to facebook and look up Capital City Camaro Club, and join us for some fun. As for the install depending on where you are in Austin, or willing to drive, I would hit up Aikman Performance Tuning and Repair in Cedar Park for that install, Jerry will treat you right, they are also on facebook. If you are cool with a garage day, there are a bunch of people in the club that love to turn their own wrenches and would be more than happy to help.

Towlie · 07-10-2014, 02:35 PM

Well hot hell on wheels

!, thank you for that call out on my part.

parts won't be here till roughly the 20th due to turn around time on the ceramic coating. I have decided to go with the other shop for a couple of reasons. One, I like to give back when I can, like paying labor to a establishment that is really works for their "bread on the table" so to speak. Second, the pricing is right on. Third and finally, I have done some research and actually gone for a few "face to face" talks and feel comfortable with them doing the work and tuning it all in. I'll be taking it to Reckart Performance in Cedar park if anybody wants to chime in on their experiences with them.

Mortious · 07-10-2014, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Towlie

Well hot hell on wheels

!, thank you for that call out on my part.

parts won't be here till roughly the 20th due to turn around time on the ceramic coating. I have decided to go with the other shop for a couple of reasons. One, I like to give back when I can, like paying labor to a establishment that is really works for their "bread on the table" so to speak. Second, the pricing is right on. Third and finally, I have done some research and actually gone for a few "face to face" talks and feel comfortable with them doing the work and tuning it all in. I'll be taking it to Reckart Performance in Cedar park if anybody wants to chime in on their experiences with them.

Thats now Aikmen Performance, top notch guys.

Towlie · 07-10-2014, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mortious

Towlie, Come over to facebook and look up Capital City Camaro Club, and join us for some fun. As for the install depending on where you are in Austin, or willing to drive, I would hit up Aikman Performance Tuning and Repair in Cedar Park for that install, Jerry will treat you right, they are also on facebook. If you are cool with a garage day, there are a bunch of people in the club that love to turn their own wrenches and would be more than happy to help.

LMAO, yup, that's who I have been speaking too. I like to research several sources and try to do an educated process of elimination for shop choice ($ how much, reviews, current projects and so on). My original post was not 5 min after my phone call for price comparisons. I have to answer the vault keeper (aka the wife) so I make ALOT of calls. ;-) I will def look it up on face book for sure. Thank you to all you for the support, it's very reassuring to know there are still good people left out there.

BlaqWhole · 07-10-2014, 06:56 PM

If you were close, I'd do it for beer and pizza! Or just beer...!!

GONIF · 07-10-2014, 07:01 PM

Easy DYI for sure.

Towlie · 07-10-2014, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BlaqWhole

If you were close, I'd do it for beer and pizza! Or just beer...!!

Mmmm beer and pizza, I know what's for dinner tonight!!

jag107 · 07-10-2014, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Kopterman

Would it be possible to install headers and HF Cats on Rhino Ramps or would that not be high enough?

I did my shorties and HF cats on them, it was enough room to do the job, took me 4 hrs (first time doing headers).

I'd stay far away from any shop that tells you it takes more than 4 hours to do a header job, and at $120/hr quote I'd have thanked them for the laugh and hung up on them.

rebelyell22 · 07-10-2014, 08:00 PM

You should be getting a PM. Think I got a guy who can do it

07-10-2014, 01:05 PM	#29
tekteq HT5 in the 626 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: 626, California Posts: 757	here in so cal it's illegal so shops charge whatever they want because they know the risk __________________ 2014 L99 Camaro 2SS/RS ~ Flowmaster American Thunder Catback ~ Cold Air Inductions CAI ~ VMAX Ported TB ~ ARH Catted LTs ~ Tuned by Ted @ JRE A wise man once said, he who eats crackers in bed get crummy sleep.

07-10-2014, 01:45 PM	#31
BenningJ Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa Posts: 1,581 View My Garage	$120/hr is steap! 6 hours for an install is completely bogus. I installed my own headers on a set of 8" ramps in 2.5 hours. Easiest header install I have ever done. I hope someone down in your area will be willing to install them for you. Good luck. __________________ 2013 Camaro 1SS/RS - Ashen Gray Metallic \| LS3 \| CAI Inductions, Inc Intake \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| Dynatech 1.875" Long Tube Headers \| Apex Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| Lethal Racing Night Fury Cam \| BTR 7.400" Push Rods \|LS2 Dampener \| Melling 10296 Oil Pump \| IWIS Chain \| BTR .660" Dual Valve Springs \| BTR Trunion Upgrade Kit \| Lethal Racing Tuned \| Anvil Notch Spoiler \| BMR Split Drop Springs \| Eaton TrueTrac \| GM 3.91 Gears \| LPW Diff Cover \| Rohana RF2 275/40 20x10F 315/35 20x11R \| BMR Polyurethane Motor Mounts

07-10-2014, 02:27 PM	#34
Mortious Ammo Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (LS3 M6) Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 229 View My Garage	Towlie, Come over to facebook and look up Capital City Camaro Club, and join us for some fun. As for the install depending on where you are in Austin, or willing to drive, I would hit up Aikman Performance Tuning and Repair in Cedar Park for that install, Jerry will treat you right, they are also on facebook. If you are cool with a garage day, there are a bunch of people in the club that love to turn their own wrenches and would be more than happy to help. __________________

07-10-2014, 02:35 PM	#35
Towlie Drives: 2013 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 142	Well hot hell on wheels!, thank you for that call out on my part. parts won't be here till roughly the 20th due to turn around time on the ceramic coating. I have decided to go with the other shop for a couple of reasons. One, I like to give back when I can, like paying labor to a establishment that is really works for their "bread on the table" so to speak. Second, the pricing is right on. Third and finally, I have done some research and actually gone for a few "face to face" talks and feel comfortable with them doing the work and tuning it all in. I'll be taking it to Reckart Performance in Cedar park if anybody wants to chime in on their experiences with them.

07-10-2014, 07:01 PM	#39
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	Easy DYI for sure. __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

07-10-2014, 01:22 PM	#30
Towlie Drives: 2013 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 142	Been to Cali, will never go back.

07-10-2014, 02:01 PM	#33
tribaltalon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: CenTex Posts: 40	I replied to the Texas thread about your headers.. Like I said I wont be back for another 11 days but if you aren't in a hurry I'd be glad to help. I take beer for payment. Should only take a couple hours for install.

07-10-2014, 06:56 PM	#38
BlaqWhole Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 7,692	If you were close, I'd do it for beer and pizza! Or just beer...!!

07-10-2014, 08:00 PM	#42
rebelyell22 Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,902	You should be getting a PM. Think I got a guy who can do it __________________ 2011 2SS/RS built 8/24/10