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Old 03-11-2006, 04:42 PM   #1
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Anyone installed extractors/headers themselves? Whats involved can I do this at home.
If not how much have people been charged in VIC

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Old 03-11-2006, 04:49 PM   #2
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youll need to cut your exhaust up a bit and move the cat backwards and weld a new flange on. if youve got a mig its straight forward if not save the hassle and get a shop to install it.
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Old 03-11-2006, 06:03 PM   #3
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yeah mate, if u dont have a welder or don't know anyone with one, i wouldn't do it. save the hassels and get it done.
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Old 03-11-2006, 08:43 PM   #4
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roughly how much to get them installed ?
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Old 03-11-2006, 09:37 PM   #5
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did a fair few installs myself, however if u get a shop to do it it shouldnt cost more than 60 to 100 bucks
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