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CBRpilot · 07-26-2013, 08:01 PM

I meant to call around to some Houston shops today but had too much to do at work. Can anyone give me an idea of what a performance shop will charge to do a LT header install on a 2012 SS? I'd guess somewhere around $400 based on a ~$90/hr shop rate, but what do I know?

Also, I did a LT install on my 98 WS6 back when I was 17 and had 2 buddies "helping" me. Took 5 hours and we had never done one before. That and we had shitty lighting and sub-par jackstands

That being said, this model camaro has a lot more room in the engine bay and I've heard it's a much easier install. What's an estimated install time for someone who has done a fair bit of this type work over the last 8 years?

Thanks for your help!

Cuejo · 07-26-2013, 08:06 PM

I got a quote today
4 hours at 125 per
Going to add a tune for another 150

dmartin7700 · 07-26-2013, 08:10 PM

A shop here in Birmingham Alabama wants $95 hour and they get 7 hours for install and $450 for a dyno and tune

RJT-SS · 07-26-2013, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dmartin7700

A shop here in Birmingham Alabama wants $95 hour and they get 7 hours for install and $450 for a dyno and tune

Is that 7 hrs just for the LT install? If so, that is way out-of-line. A good shop should be able to do this in a couple of hours; 3 tops. So, around $300-$350 is what I think is reasonable.

LTs for these cars are very straightforward to install.

The dyno tune sounds about right but most shops will cut some off of this if they are doing the LT install.

Deezee · 07-26-2013, 08:58 PM

If your ok around a wrench and you pick a good brand it's not a super hard install.

Most shops have a header purchase/install/tune deal tho if you like

GMTool · 07-26-2013, 09:08 PM

My Chevy dealership installed mine for a total price of $330.69

usnatclee · 07-26-2013, 09:21 PM

I just did mine in my garage last weekend. Would have been easy if someone had told me these things....
1) RE-USE THE STOCK GASKETS!
2) You can do it on ramps IF you also have a jack to jack each side up a little more to put the headers into place
3) This is the most important and I can't stress this enough....MAKE SURE AND TAKE A PICTURE, VIDEO, WHATEVER YOU HAVE TO DO SO YOU KNOW HOW TO GET THE OIL DIPSTICK BACK IN.

If you heed those 3 warnings then you should be able to do it with a friend to help in about 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

2SSRSinBama · 07-26-2013, 09:28 PM

its cost me $250 to have my headers put on AND my catback hung at the same time, got headers to tip done for that money... i'm fortunate to have a quality shop here in the area that doesn't charge a ridiculous amount of money

he is going to install my torque converter and gears for $350... and will do the nitrous setup for another $250... hell, a guy I know got his cam put in, ported heads put on, and a set of gears put in for $700... and he does top notch work... only problem is, you have to make an appointment and it'll usually be a couple of weeks before he can get to it, why? demand

Bo White · 07-26-2013, 09:47 PM

Hell I'll put em on for you for $250.

Dznts · 07-26-2013, 09:52 PM

this is a very easy install to do yourself

dmartin7700 · 07-26-2013, 10:12 PM

They want $2500 for kooks lt installed dyno and tuned

Deezee · 07-26-2013, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by usnatclee

I just did mine in my garage last weekend. Would have been easy if someone had told me these things....
1) RE-USE THE STOCK GASKETS!
2) You can do it on ramps IF you also have a jack to jack each side up a little more to put the headers into place
3) This is the most important and I can't stress this enough....MAKE SURE AND TAKE A PICTURE, VIDEO, WHATEVER YOU HAVE TO DO SO YOU KNOW HOW TO GET THE OIL DIPSTICK BACK IN.

If you heed those 3 warnings then you should be able to do it with a friend to help in about 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

What was so bad with the dip stick? Putting mine in next week

Rock on · 07-26-2013, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dmartin7700

They want $2500 for kooks lt installed dyno and tuned

You could call around out of state and get kooks, installed, tuned with cats and take a short vacation for that price

dmartin7700 · 07-26-2013, 10:26 PM

I might have to do that

07-26-2013, 08:01 PM	#1
CBRpilot Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 58	Install price for LT's? I meant to call around to some Houston shops today but had too much to do at work. Can anyone give me an idea of what a performance shop will charge to do a LT header install on a 2012 SS? I'd guess somewhere around $400 based on a ~$90/hr shop rate, but what do I know? Also, I did a LT install on my 98 WS6 back when I was 17 and had 2 buddies "helping" me. Took 5 hours and we had never done one before. That and we had shitty lighting and sub-par jackstands That being said, this model camaro has a lot more room in the engine bay and I've heard it's a much easier install. What's an estimated install time for someone who has done a fair bit of this type work over the last 8 years? Thanks for your help!

07-26-2013, 08:06 PM	#2
Cuejo Drives: 2013 2ss/rs Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Edmonton Posts: 146	I got a quote today 4 hours at 125 per Going to add a tune for another 150 __________________ https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Cu...91413687562859 http://www.youtube.com/user/cuejoscuerepair

07-26-2013, 09:08 PM	#6
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	My Chevy dealership installed mine for a total price of $330.69 __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

07-26-2013, 09:21 PM	#7
usnatclee Drives: '12 2SS/RS, '13 Vette, '13 Wrangler Join Date: May 2012 Location: wherever the Navy sends me Posts: 740	I just did mine in my garage last weekend. Would have been easy if someone had told me these things.... 1) RE-USE THE STOCK GASKETS! 2) You can do it on ramps IF you also have a jack to jack each side up a little more to put the headers into place 3) This is the most important and I can't stress this enough....MAKE SURE AND TAKE A PICTURE, VIDEO, WHATEVER YOU HAVE TO DO SO YOU KNOW HOW TO GET THE OIL DIPSTICK BACK IN. If you heed those 3 warnings then you should be able to do it with a friend to help in about 3 to 3 1/2 hours. __________________ 2012 Camaro Ashen Grey Metallic 2SS/RS "Timberwolf". Custom exhaust, RX oil catch can and oil breather, CAI inc intake, SLP 160* thermostat, TSP 2" LT headers w/ off road pipes, custom cam, tuned. 467rwhp 450rwtq. 2013 Corvette Torch Red LS3. 378rwhp/375rwtq SAE corrected, tuned. ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK GO KU!

07-26-2013, 09:28 PM	#8
2SSRSinBama Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Camaro CGM Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: "The Shoals" Alabama Posts: 767	its cost me $250 to have my headers put on AND my catback hung at the same time, got headers to tip done for that money... i'm fortunate to have a quality shop here in the area that doesn't charge a ridiculous amount of money he is going to install my torque converter and gears for $350... and will do the nitrous setup for another $250... hell, a guy I know got his cam put in, ported heads put on, and a set of gears put in for $700... and he does top notch work... only problem is, you have to make an appointment and it'll usually be a couple of weeks before he can get to it, why? demand __________________ 2010 Camaro SS L99... has a few mods

07-26-2013, 08:10 PM	#3
dmartin7700 Drives: convertible Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ashville,Alabama Posts: 208	A shop here in Birmingham Alabama wants $95 hour and they get 7 hours for install and $450 for a dyno and tune

07-26-2013, 08:58 PM	#5
Deezee Drives: 2013 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 482	If your ok around a wrench and you pick a good brand it's not a super hard install. Most shops have a header purchase/install/tune deal tho if you like

07-26-2013, 09:47 PM	#9
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	Hell I'll put em on for you for $250. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

07-26-2013, 09:52 PM	#10
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	this is a very easy install to do yourself __________________

07-26-2013, 10:12 PM	#11
dmartin7700 Drives: convertible Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ashville,Alabama Posts: 208	They want $2500 for kooks lt installed dyno and tuned

07-26-2013, 10:26 PM	#14
dmartin7700 Drives: convertible Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ashville,Alabama Posts: 208	I might have to do that