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tyv193

tyv193

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I used be on this site a lot more but havnt been on in prolly a year. Looking to add se parts to my car. My question is. If I got headers what should I get? How much would mechanic charge to install? Also cam or rockers? What would the cost of installation be on that?

Thanks
 


Headers you can get cheap ones but a mechanic is gonna charge you probably 7-8 hours to do it if they will even do it. Cam install will probably be about the same. Rockers like 3-4 hours. If you do them yourself you'll save a ton of money.
 
dsmuts said:
Headers you can get cheap ones but a mechanic is gonna charge you probably 7-8 hours to do it if they will even do it. Cam install will probably be about the same. Rockers like 3-4 hours. If you do them yourself you'll save a ton of money.
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I've never done anything like it so I feel like I wouldn't be Able to. I don't have access to a lift either..
 
no need for a lift. I do all my own work with a jack and some jack stands in my garage at home. Rockers are super easy anyone could do them. Headers are a little more involved and a cam isn't something that should be done without a knowledge of the inner workings of the motor.
 
dsmuts said:
no need for a lift. I do all my own work with a jack and some jack stands in my garage at home. Rockers are super easy anyone could do them. Headers are a little more involved and a cam isn't something that should be done without a knowledge of the inner workings of the motor.
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Is there a thread here that is a DIY for rockers or headers?
 
I know there is a header one. Billboost37 started it. I'm not sure about rockers but on those the hardest part is getting the valve covers off.
 


dsmuts said:
I know there is a header one. Billboost37 started it. I'm not sure about rockers but on those the hardest part is getting the valve covers off.
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Would they come with any directions? What ones would you recommend ?
Would I need to add any other parts to run them properly
Tune?
 
I ran zzp modded 1.9 rockers with no problems for 30K miles. You wouldn't need any other parts or a tune but you'll benefit from it.
 
dsmuts said:
I ran zzp modded 1.9 rockers with no problems for 30K miles. You wouldn't need any other parts or a tune but you'll benefit from it.
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Ok thanks! Would I gain maybe 10 hp if I add em without a tune?

Thanks for the help I appreciate it
 


Headers and rockers would I notice anything?

I would prolly have to get a tune. Idk where I would tho. I'm assuming a can tune wouldn't help all that much. I'm in CNY area
 
Headers and rockers probably won't add any noticeable power, but you would be able to run a smaller pulley, and that is where you will notice an increase in power.
 
What about 1.84 YT rockers and a down pipe. Would down pipe be easier than headers and still be able to drop a pulley?

Thanks
 


Rockers and a dp probably could run a 3.5 but you wouldn't really know unless you we're scanning for kr
 
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