SC430 HEADER INSTALL THREAD w/PICS, DYNO
04-25-06, 10:37 AM
#121
Originally Posted by sc430blue
Where was the exhaust leak?
04-25-06, 10:40 AM
#122
Originally Posted by 1TYTESC
The leak was actually where the Blitz Y-Pipe bolts up to the stock resinator. The tech removed all exhaust except the Blitz-Kit. Upon re-installing it, he just needed to torque it a bit to seal the gasket.
04-26-06, 05:38 AM
#124
Originally Posted by tonydt1g3r
so you bought another o2 sensor ? also how much was installation, 10 hours is a longggg time? Great job getting it in!! 
Yea a new sensor was $150.00
Labor was $116.00 per hour (Lexus-of-Orlando is $135.00 per hour). I know everyone's first thought is GASP! That's alot!!! There are some things to consider:
I had the headers for over 3 weeks and could not get anyone to put them on.
I had 4 different local shops that said they would do it, but none of them came through.
I trust that the Lexus-Dealer knows my car better than any of the others I considered (none had ever worked on an SC430 before).
The dealer gave me a courtesy car (2006 IS250 Nice Car) for the weekend (4 days) saving me about $300.00 on a (non lexus) rental-car.
So all in all I am happy to have them installed.
Although the TransAm that I smoked last night was not as happy as me.
When do you get yours installed? Your gonna luv it!
04-26-06, 05:58 AM
#125
Originally Posted by 1TYTESC
Tony,
Yea a new sensor was $150.00
Labor was $116.00 per hour (Lexus-of-Orlando is $135.00 per hour). I know everyone's first thought is GASP! That's alot!!! There are some things to consider:
I had the headers for over 3 weeks and could not get anyone to put them on.
I had 4 different local shops that said they would do it, but none of them came through.
I trust that the Lexus-Dealer knows my car better than any of the others I considered (none had ever worked on an SC430 before).
The dealer gave me a courtesy car (2006 IS250 Nice Car) for the weekend (4 days) saving me about $300.00 on a (non lexus) rental-car.
So all in all I am happy to have them installed.
Although the TransAm that I smoked last night was not as happy as me.
When do you get yours installed? Your gonna luv it!
Yea a new sensor was $150.00
Labor was $116.00 per hour (Lexus-of-Orlando is $135.00 per hour). I know everyone's first thought is GASP! That's alot!!! There are some things to consider:
I had the headers for over 3 weeks and could not get anyone to put them on.
I had 4 different local shops that said they would do it, but none of them came through.
I trust that the Lexus-Dealer knows my car better than any of the others I considered (none had ever worked on an SC430 before).
The dealer gave me a courtesy car (2006 IS250 Nice Car) for the weekend (4 days) saving me about $300.00 on a (non lexus) rental-car.
So all in all I am happy to have them installed.
Although the TransAm that I smoked last night was not as happy as me.
When do you get yours installed? Your gonna luv it!
you definently should have let me known sooner about that cost man. I got a lexus tech down here that would have done the labor for alot cheaper. I thought it was going to take 4 hours of labor. If that was the case they just pay the $500 for installation, but 10 hours is rediculous. I think they went by the book price. IE every job they do at the dealership there is already a set amount of hours assigned to it. Even though the job may have taken less time they still charge you the time designated for the job. Just trying to save CL members some $.
Last edited by tonydt1g3r; 04-26-06 at 06:11 AM.
04-26-06, 06:43 AM
#126
Originally Posted by jbrady
These are the exact results that I was hoping for. I specified 1.50" primaries specifically to keep the low and mid RPM power and driveability up. Initially I was hoping to not loose any mid to low RPM power while increasing top end. In actuality the small camshafts limit the peak power potential. The headers really pick up the low and mid range POWER and RESPONSE and that is where most driving occurs and is critical to an enjoyable improvement. Trust me, getting this driveability is better than more top end.
Thanks for your involement in getting these to market!!! They rock. The SC had always felt underpowered in 1st and 2nd gear. Now it Rips in every gear. The sound is a very nice quiet rumble until you gun it, then it roars like a race-car. I agree that low end power is better than high end speed. I have only had it up to 140mph once on the road, 150mph on the Dyno. We live in a 0 to 60 world, why not enjoy it.
04-26-06, 07:23 AM
#127
Originally Posted by tonydt1g3r
you definently should have let me known sooner about that cost man. I got a lexus tech down here that would have done the labor for alot cheaper. I thought it was going to take 4 hours of labor. If that was the case they just pay the $500 for installation, but 10 hours is rediculous. I think they went by the book price. IE every job they do at the dealership there is already a set amount of hours assigned to it. Even though the job may have taken less time they still charge you the time designated for the job. Just trying to save CL members some $.
No doubt they charged book. I am OK with it because it's behind me now. So are yours on yet?
04-27-06, 09:48 AM
#129
Originally Posted by 1TYTESC
Thanks for lookin out Tony,
No doubt they charged book. I am OK with it because it's behind me now. So are yours on yet?
No doubt they charged book. I am OK with it because it's behind me now. So are yours on yet?
no time at all, I dont even have time to put in the new intake
04-30-06, 10:28 PM
#130
Wow Billy, 10x $116 an hour=a ton of cash for headers, but as you stated nobody else was willing or able. Still 10 hours is a bit longer than it should take. Did they charge you book time for manifolds or just whatever time it took to complete the install?
05-01-06, 05:17 AM
#131
Originally Posted by Pearlpower
Wow Billy, 10x $116 an hour=a ton of cash for headers, but as you stated nobody else was willing or able. Still 10 hours is a bit longer than it should take. Did they charge you book time for manifolds or just whatever time it took to complete the install?
05-01-06, 10:34 AM
#133
Originally Posted by 1TYTESC
Tony,
Lost your email address.
Lost your email address.
05-05-06, 05:35 AM
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i as well went with s and s headers...all went well the only problem i ran into was the driver side o2 senor wasnt being long enough so i just cantact a lexus dealership [close freinds of] i brought it in to them and they covered me. havnt yet put the car on a dyno but soon enough i will. once that happens i will post.
such a big difference
along with the blitz realize TT
how would you go about getting rid of the third cat?... would you just gut the cat? or replace it with a pipe? i was thinking about it was well but since the 2 cat by the headers have o2 senors b4 and after so i didnt want to deal with that situation.
yeah i totally agree 2 is enough but theres 3.
such a big difference
along with the blitz realize TT
how would you go about getting rid of the third cat?... would you just gut the cat? or replace it with a pipe? i was thinking about it was well but since the 2 cat by the headers have o2 senors b4 and after so i didnt want to deal with that situation.
yeah i totally agree 2 is enough but theres 3.
Last edited by Nguy3n06; 05-05-06 at 05:45 AM.