CharlyE500

Guys,
Got few questions about headers, how much do you think worth Evotech header (shorty) and how much is to install it ? and whats the HP/torque gain ? thanx

AKnight55

Search. All the info you are looking for has already been covered.

CharlyE500

already did, just not sure how much i should pay for them. If only search WTF we need forum for ??? how about just tell me "Google it" or just google anything !

SvtAmg

Your in the same boat as me. No long tubes in Cali right? I'm assuming that is why you are researching the shorties.

pearlpower

Must be looking at the set on Ebay. Install is not that bad, keep in mind though for visual inspections in CA, those headers stick up a LOT more than other shorties and can easily be see from the top.

SvtAmg

Are you running shorties too?

pearlpower

Yes, running PLM, bit less 'obvious'

CharlyE500

Actually one of the guy around my area is selling his E55 and parting out few parts. He has the header for a year and he was charged $500 to install it. Now, to do the swap the same shop is asking even more. Just want to know how much I should pay the 1 year old header. He also has 180 pulley but I will need to tune my car. I rather upgrade the header and gain 30hp than tune+pulley= need heat upgrade. I just don't heard people install Evotech header, most are kleemann, reentech...

pearlpower

I'm sure install is similar to any other shortie. I think there is even a DIY on these headers. They sure do look sexy though-for headers. If you were closer I would throw them in for half that. I know almost all of the shops in Chino-5 years ago. Not many I would trust to be honest, same as anywhere. I dealt directly with them wholesaling parts. Who is the shop in question?

CharlyE500

The shop is about 2 years old in Chino area call Startech. I do my car service over there for oil change but I don't think they have deal many AMG before so thats might be the reason taking longer time and charge $500 to install.
How much do you think a used evotech hearder worth today ? I try to search this site but not many people have evotech.

chawkins2001

What is the deal with Cali and emissions? Why can't you run longtubes?

SvtAmg

Because the hippies out here don't like em'

Say they put out too much smog blah blah

bunch of bittches if you ask me

novae500

Evo headers run $1800. Several were on here listing them for $1000/$1500. To get them installed its about $500 labor give/take. I know for EVO you have to remove the steering column for one side to have enough room.

There is a DIY by one of the guys on here.

pearlpower

Set on Ebay for a grand or so right nbow. Saw a few used sell for as little as $700. Depends, count gaskets in there also. Make sure they are straight, do not want to have to pull them if they are not.

TheVazha

Yes yes, they are the ones who still proudly rock the "CHANGE" and "HOPE" bumper stickers. LOL.

To OP, you can get a set of Evo's for $700-$900 depending on seller motivation and condition.

To install them, you should be able to find a shop to do it for ~$400.

As far as what to do first, I would 10000% do a pulley and tune FIRST. You can get away with paying ~$1300 for a good set up, installed.

TheVazha

In fact, I have a good MBZ shop that will charge you $400 to install them. Email me if you're interested, they are in West LA...

vladantv@aol.com

CharlyE500

Thanks man ! I will try to get it for $600 + labor $400 = $1000
Then tune + pulley $1300 so total $2300 to $2500 and my car will run like champ. The guy who is selling his car has Renntech tune and 180pulley, I might buy those and he also told me that he has the file with machine to run ECU. Do you guys think its safe to do so ?

CharlyE500

Thank for the tips, I will try to get this headers and assume they worth about 30hp/torque.

CharlyE500

Holly cow.... need to remove steering column..... that sound complicated...

TheVazha

Sure it would be great to get them all from one place. With those kind of mods someone here might know the source and can chime in..