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Are headers worth it with a tune?

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Old 05-09-2008 | 03:19 PM
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Are headers worth it with a tune?
Headers don't seem too worthwhile on their own but if I got a tune would that make them see decent gains?
 
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Old 05-09-2008 | 03:25 PM
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Worth it? IMO, no.
 
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Old 05-09-2008 | 03:25 PM
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IMO yes if you can do the install yourself
 
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Old 05-09-2008 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by CruisnGcoupe
IMO yes if you can do the install yourself
How much do you think you can gain with headers? How much do headers cost? And how much is a tune?

That's why I don't think they're worth it, even if you do the install yourself.
 
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Old 05-09-2008 | 04:08 PM
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$1500-$2000 for possible 10hp, no thanks.
 
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Old 05-09-2008 | 04:32 PM
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The only bad thing about headers is the rediculous amount of money the install costs. It isn't worth it at all for the low amount of HP you gain. Install alone will run you $800-900...
 
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Old 05-09-2008 | 04:34 PM
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not true, I bought, installed, and had them jet hot coated for around 400$ and gain about 10hp so I think that is worth it.
 
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Old 05-09-2008 | 05:36 PM
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Yes, I can't wait to get a set.
 
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Old 05-09-2008 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveBlake
The only bad thing about headers is the rediculous amount of money the install costs. It isn't worth it at all for the low amount of HP you gain. Install alone will run you $800-900...
That seems to be rather extreme for a header install.

I typically see them installed on our cars for $300-$600 (depending on which headers).
 
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Old 05-09-2008 | 05:42 PM
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The stock manifolds flow just fine.
 
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Old 05-09-2008 | 06:14 PM
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install price depends on which headers... Crawford are a PITA and big $$$ for labor... headers + cams + tune = potentially decent gains... if/when (more likely when) I do headers I will do cams too... but not without.
 
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Old 05-09-2008 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by aHero4Eternity
That seems to be rather extreme for a header install.

I typically see them installed on our cars for $300-$600 (depending on which headers).
A guy called in while i was chillin at a shop my friend works at and they quoted him $95 an hour and it would be an 8 hour install for headers.
 
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Old 05-09-2008 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveBlake
A guy called in while i was chillin at a shop my friend works at and they quoted him $95 an hour and it would be an 8 hour install for headers.
Which headers? The Crawfordz are a PITA.
 
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Old 05-09-2008 | 06:40 PM
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Expen$ive? yes... BUT a MUST for an NA build. get HFC's 1st.
 
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Old 05-09-2008 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by aHero4Eternity
Which headers? The Crawfordz are a PITA.
Not sure which ones
 
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