Headers
#1
Headers
So i just got my set of Kooks Headers & Catted X-pipe for my 08 GT. I had them Jet Coated & they look awesome!! Cost a little more to coat them but i think the benefits will outweigh the costs by far,i hope!! The question i have for anyone that has installed these on their Stang is should i do it myself or have someone do it for me? i have all the time in the world to do it but ive heard horror stories on the install of these. I have found a person willing to install them on my car for 350.00. i think this is a really fair price for the install of these headers. All im worried about is getting them scratched up during the install. He says hes installed a ton of them but not sure if they were coated or not? Any one have any suggestions on whether i should be worried or if i should just do it myself? Also,is 350.00 a fair price for install for a set of Kooks & Catted X-pipe? Thanks for any input!!!
#2
Yes its a very fair price. Has you guy installed them on a s197 before? I got a buddy to help me and we did it over a weekend. Its a lot of work, just nuts and bolts but when you do it yourself there is that satisfaction factor. I say, get a pair of gloves and a 13 mm flex head racheting tool and do it yourself. You'll earn the respect from your fellow gearheads when you do it yourself.
#3
Yes it is a big job, not easy. If you had a look on the install sheet that came with the headers, you can see it. I have black ceramic coated also and had them installed by my dealer and it took 6.5 hours. They fit very well and not a scratch.
#4
I found a thread on here, some say not worth the gain. If you have to change your clutch or drop tranny, you basically have to go through it all again. $350 seems to be cheap, again, from what I’ve read. I still have not made a decision yet myself. Like above, I would install for myself just for the experience.
#5
I've had Kooks Long Tube Ceramic Coated Headers with High Flow Catted H Pipe on for almost 4 years now. And, they look as good as the day they were first put on. $350.00 is a good price and personally I would let them do it...!! If you can, Just stand and watch them (about 6 hours) while it's on the hoist and you will see why. Not difficult, but time consuming and some spots can be a PITA doing it yourself in the garage /driveway.
And FYI.. I've dropped my tranny, changed clutches and it dosesn't affect headers ....
Have fun....!!!
And FYI.. I've dropped my tranny, changed clutches and it dosesn't affect headers ....
Have fun....!!!
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