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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 05:57 AM
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how hard are they to install on a 07 gt? i am just mainly interested in a high quality , deep throaty tone. also will they cause me more problems than they are worth? any info would be very helpful. all i will be running is a tune and cai.. thanks
Old Oct 21, 2007 | 07:04 AM
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I can tell you they are pricey to have installed. It requires quite a bit of work from what I have read. You will also need to consider that the mid pipe will have to be changed. I think you will also need a set of mill extenders or have your tune corrected.

Can't tell you much more then that, hope that helps a little.
Old Oct 21, 2007 | 08:25 AM
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They are do-able if you have free time and don't mind a challenge. They shouldn't cause you any problems unless they are installed incorrectly or you don't retune the car. PLstang is right though, they are pricey to go have installed. In the end they will give you some more hp and make the exhaust sound deeper.
Old Oct 21, 2007 | 08:28 AM
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You can do it if u take your time. I had my tech do it at work for me. Took him about 1.5 hrs
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 10:14 AM
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I did it myself with a buddy. Took us about 5 hours. It's really not too bad, just time consuming. We had to take off the motor mounts and lift the motor, take off the starter and some other minor stuff. I found removing the battery and tray and the CAI makes it easier. Good luck with whatever you do!
Old Oct 21, 2007 | 10:46 AM
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I was going to have the JBAs LTs put in but a shop was going to charge me 60/hr witha minimum of 12 hrs. yea i know i said HELLLLL NOOOOOOO
Old Oct 21, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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I installed mine (shorty's) and it took me 10 hours... I also did my springs and shifter that day so thats why it was it slightly longer... very time consuming... need to remove motor mounts... lift motor... get a tune... new midpipe... etc. The members above this post pretty much covered it all -- JayFreaky is correct when his said taking out the minor stuff will make things easier... I did the same so if gave me more room to work. ~ J
Old Oct 21, 2007 | 11:18 AM
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zesty-that guy was trying to rape u in broad daylight.
Old Oct 21, 2007 | 11:29 AM
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I have the JBA's and their direction say anywhere from 10 -13 hours to install.... umm yeah... didn't feel like being raped either so I did it myself... [8D] ... then again I heard it only hurts the 1st time... lol! jk

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zesty-that guy was trying to rape u in broad daylight.
Old Oct 21, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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I paid $650 for mine installed.



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