Ok, im thinking about getting a set of headers, and having a exhuast shop install an exhaust system with h pipe. I already have some 40 series flows for it, and i was wondering Should i bolt up the headers and drive the car to the shop, or have them do it all.

 

see how much they want to put the headers on...if it's cheap, have them do it because if it leaks then they have to redo it instead of you...

although if money is tight do it yourself

 

Money is really tight. yeah, i need to drive it over there and get an estimate.

 

the parts will be cheaper if you buy from a parts wherehouse instead of a shop...
so if you want to put them on...don't buy from a shop...i learned the hard way [sm=headbang.gif]

 

oh of course. Im planning on buying a cheap set of tri y's. They should be able to make an x pipe right? or should i buy a universal x pipe, that costs $45.

 

Often times the header/exhaust manifold bolts get rusted in and sometimes break off. Then, you really have a problem with using an ease-out to get the old bolt out, then possibly having to re-tap to make new threads. If you don't have those skills, then you best take the whole car to a muffler shop and have them do it.

 

Oh believe me. I KNOW. Our 67 ford truck with 352 did just that. We had to take the heads off, drill out most of the bolts, and had to retap them. NOT fun.

 

Then there you have it Charles. Have someone do it for you, or do it yourself?

 

Im getting my hooker comps next week. My dad is paying for them.

 

must be nice...my parents haven't bought me anything except food since i started working like 3 years ago (age 15)

but...[sm=itsok.gif]