How much should LT header install cost?

[09gtliquidred]

Just curious about the average cost of a long tube header install. The shop said $600 which seems like a lot to me, but I really don't have any experience to go by.

[-Ray-]

Ask another shop. I paid half that, but my friend owns the shop.

[wnt2gofst]

i paid a third that but they did my tune also..

[GRRRR8]

I install ARH Headers for $375. For $600 they are charging you about $150 per hour.

[09gtliquidred]

I install ARH Headers for $375. For $600 they are charging you about $150 per hour. Actually they said it would be an 8hr job.

[NYG8GT]

You're setting yourself up for rape. Just do it yourself?

[GRRRR8]

Actually they said it would be an 8hr job.

For just headers? Have they done a G8? Are they doing it twice? lol

[MoonPie]

had my Kooks LT headers installed for $300

[-Ray-]

Actually they said it would be an 8hr job.

Please don't let them work on your G8. You can do it in your driveway in less time.

[Devilish34]

Actually they said it would be an 8hr job.

Whut!!!! 3-4 hrs tops from tear down to install

[edmanet]

Actually they said it would be an 8hr job.

Contact me and I'll save you some $$$$. I live near White Marsh. My friend and I installed my headers on a lift in
his garage in less than 4 hrs. I believe he'll charge you $250.

[HVNS G8]

I did my LTH and full catback on jack stands by myself in 7 hrs.

A shop with a lift should have headers on a G8 in 2-3 hrs. at a rate of 85-100 per hour.

Have you considered doing it yourself ? Even for those with very mild mechanical ability ,headers are extremely easy to do on the G8.

Depending on what brand and size you have the only 'issues' you might have are the dipstick (very minor,pull it and put it back in) the driverside fitment w/ the rag joint (also minor,remove one bolt) or the #7 cylinder bolt is a b**** to get at.Having a friend to hold and pass them is nice but not necessary.You have a lot of support here as well.Good luck.

[09gtliquidred]

Contact me and I'll save you some $$$$. I live near White Marsh. My friend and I installed my headers on a lift in
his garage in less than 4 hrs. I believe he'll charge you $250.

I'll need to get the parts first, but when I do and if I don't find a local place that will do it for a reasonable price than I'll definitely take you up on your offer :cheers:


I did my LTH and full catback on jack stands by myself in 7 hrs.

A shop with a lift should have headers on a G8 in 2-3 hrs. at a rate of 85-100 per hour.

Have you considered doing it yourself ? Even for those with very mild mechanical ability ,headers are extremely easy to do on the G8.

Depending on what brand and size you have the only 'issues' you might have are the dipstick (very minor,pull it and put it back in) the driverside fitment w/ the rag joint (also minor,remove one bolt) or the #7 cylinder bolt is a b**** to get at.Having a friend to hold and pass them is nice but not necessary.You have a lot of support here as well.Good luck.

It's something that I'd much rather pay someone else to do plus it will be much quicker/easier with a lift.

[Frans96ss]

I charge 500 for header installs

[09gtliquidred]

I found a shop that said ~$180 near where I work and they have weekend hours too, so I'll prob use them. Thanks for the info everyone!

[NYG8GT]

Just do it yourself.

[GeorgeInNePa]

Just do it yourself.

This.

Not hard, just have a few six packs to feed the helper...

[It's A G8!]

I did mine with help from a friend. But for 180 I would have payed to get them installed.

[todds87ss]

Mine took 2 days...got drunk after 4 hours, fell down. woke up the next day and finished the job (and the rest of the case of beer).

[jaxredg8]

^ +1 About like how my install went...