Just got quoted $1,000 to install my set of TRD headers in my '02 4WD SR5.
from two dealers.
DAMN! 7-8 hrs labor @120.00 / hr plus welding the flange. Seems kinda high!
Anyone experienced with this install in the SF Bay Area or in driving distance thereof that can do it for $500 or so?
Thanks!
cadwillow
I'd help you out for free but, I don't have a welder. Catiger is in the E.Bay and is installing his JBA headers. I plan on installing the SS Autchrome headers(buying from Catiger) after I get smogged. Which will be done after the SAS. There's a place here in Concord called Toyota Pro, call them and see how much they charge. I haven't done any business with them but, they seem like a good standing business.
I was curious how much it would cost locally, but never got off my lazy butt to find out. I just bit the bullet and did the install with the help of a friend. Of course, the TRD's involve welding, but that part should be simple compared to the rest (if you have a welder and know what you are doing, but unfortunately I cannot claim either ).
A buddy of mine had some custom work done at Morgan's Machine Shop in walnut creek, you could try there. I remember when I first started dreaming of headers I talked to them about installation, but can't remember if they actually quoted a price...
Others on the board have been quoted anywhere from 3 to 6 hours for shorty headers (like the JBA's or SSAutochrome's). Do a search and you will find some interesting info.
So let us know what you come up with, and holler if there's anything we can do to help.
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- JD 2000 Toyota Tundra Limited 4x4 w/ TRD Package
Thunder Grey Metallic
Factory Options: Leather Captain's Chairs, Color Keyed Running Boards, tow package Aftermarket Additions: JVC KDSHX900 w/ HD, Sirius S50 Satellite Radio, JL Audio Stealthbox, Eclipse 500W 5-channel Amp, MB Quart Ref Components w/ 1.5" tweeters up front, Coax rears, Peel & Seal sound deadening, Trenz Billet Grill, Tailgate Extender, Sylvania Silverstar headlights, Hella SuperTone Twin Horns, Ivan Stewart Body kit Modifications: Unichip with custom tune, JBA Titanium coated headers, Hellwig Anti-Sway Bar, TRD Dual Side Exit Exhaust, Powertraxx No-Slip, TRD IS Wheels Polished and Powdercoated Gunmetal Grey, shod w/ 285/75R16 Michelin LTX A/T2, Fabtech Performance Coil-overs & Donahoe Racing leaf springs with bilstein 5100, Rear Porterfield Carbon Kevlar Shoes with cryo-treated drums, Power Outlet Mod, Rear Seat Mod, NGK iridium plugs MySpace
Just got quoted $1,000 to install my set of TRD headers in my '02 4WD SR5.
from two dealers.
DAMN! 7-8 hrs labor @120.00 / hr plus welding the flange. Seems kinda high!
Anyone experienced with this install in the SF Bay Area or in driving distance thereof that can do it for $500 or so?
Thanks!
cadwillow
Bruce,
Little FYI.. I got mine installed at a local shop for $250. They were done in less than 4 hours. Did you get the deal on the TRD's from Houston?
Bruce,
Little FYI.. I got mine installed at a local shop for $250. They were done in less than 4 hours. Did you get the deal on the TRD's from Houston?
Man for that money I would have saved a trip to confessionals for all the cursing I did!
Actually I kind of enjoyed (most) of the installation and it is a really satisfying feeling knowing that I did it myself...
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- JD 2000 Toyota Tundra Limited 4x4 w/ TRD Package
Thunder Grey Metallic
Factory Options: Leather Captain's Chairs, Color Keyed Running Boards, tow package Aftermarket Additions: JVC KDSHX900 w/ HD, Sirius S50 Satellite Radio, JL Audio Stealthbox, Eclipse 500W 5-channel Amp, MB Quart Ref Components w/ 1.5" tweeters up front, Coax rears, Peel & Seal sound deadening, Trenz Billet Grill, Tailgate Extender, Sylvania Silverstar headlights, Hella SuperTone Twin Horns, Ivan Stewart Body kit Modifications: Unichip with custom tune, JBA Titanium coated headers, Hellwig Anti-Sway Bar, TRD Dual Side Exit Exhaust, Powertraxx No-Slip, TRD IS Wheels Polished and Powdercoated Gunmetal Grey, shod w/ 285/75R16 Michelin LTX A/T2, Fabtech Performance Coil-overs & Donahoe Racing leaf springs with bilstein 5100, Rear Porterfield Carbon Kevlar Shoes with cryo-treated drums, Power Outlet Mod, Rear Seat Mod, NGK iridium plugs MySpace
Thanks to Dyogim, I called Toyota Pro in Concord. They will do the install and all welding done in house, for $495.00 The principal, Mike Gibson, seems like he really knows his stuff about Toyotas. Sure do appreciate all your advice!!!
Upgrades: PA 3" Body Lift, Powertrax No-Slip rear, Detroit ezLocker front, Fabtech/Fox front, Wheeler's AALs, TC Front Diff Drop, 16 x 8 MB Wheels, 285/75R16 Goodyear Wrangler MT/Rs, Pioneer Head Unit, Infiniti Reference speakers [front and rear], 150 W bridged amp to bandpass enclosure, 6 CD changer with IR remote, iPod mini and xm hardwired into stereo, Toyota drop in bedliner, and Tonneau cover
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