calbrit561

I just found this funny that I built my track day Miata for just a little bit over what it costs to buy install and tune headers on a c5 Corvette. If anyone's curious it costs around 3500 to build a track Miata including suspension, tires and buying the car if your in South Florida where they go for 1k or less all day

Black 02

Full exhaust on a Ferrari 458 costs more than a clean C5

https://www.vividracing.com/catalog/...FQUFaQodCnQLQQ

Everything is relative

Shakeydeal

I bought Kooks headers with catted X-pipe for 1700.00 and paid 800.00 for installation and tune.

Shakey

calbrit561

Dam I haven't been quoted less than 1k for install and tune.

calbrit561

A 458 is also still brand new. My c5 is 17. Hell the brakes on a 458 cost twice as much as a clean c5

Black 02

Hard to believe, but the oldest ones are six years old now. Time sure does fly. It's also out of production now since the 488 gtb is the "new" car.

The bigger question, is would you rather drive a Corvette or Miata? If it doesn't matter, then you should go build a Miata. If you want a Corvette, then you'll have to pay to play when it comes to mods.

Another thing to consider, even though your C5 is 17 years old now, parts and maintenance still reflect those of a $50k car. The good news is that this forum is full of info and tricks that'll save you a ton of money during your ownership

Pounder

that is why I went with XS Power headers for under 800.00 with x-pipe and cats !!!!!!!! Love them !!!!!!!

Shakeydeal

I tried to go that route, but unfortunately, it didn't work out for me.

Shakey

alxltd1

It looks like you are suffering not only from the “Corvette Tax” but also the “West Palm Beach Tax”. Look at the XS-Power headers and X-Pipe and take a few hours to drive to a more wallet friendly shop, say Naples, Sarasota, Tampa-St Pete or even Orlando. Have the headers installed and a tune and a pleasure filled trip home with your new found power. Good luck.

Pounder

I also went with Mail-order tune from http://www.eastcoastsupercharging.com/ 150 bucks may not be dyno performance ,but I like the way mine runs !!!!!

calbrit561

Yeah the west Palm Beach tax is actually the worst. All the speed shops around have quoted me >1000 for install and tune. From what I have read on this forum I should pay around $600-800. Do you have any good shop recommendations
What's really ******** is most shops around here especially monster Motorsports refuse to install anything unless you buy it from them at a stupid markup. They quoted me 2500 plus tax for an install with their house brand headers that's 1500 for non brand headers and 1000 install plus tune I assume. Or some shops i found they charge premium labor if you don't buy from them

Black 02

Do you have basic mechanical skills? Headers are not difficult to install. The C5 has space issues, but it's easily doable on jack stands in your garage.

Pounder

zeevette

That's what I was going to say. I've done all my mods, and if it's just headers, you don't need to rush out and get a tune immediately.

calbrit561

Yes I do but I live in a condo with no area to work on it. I am actively trying to find someone who has a lift or area to work on ot but that has been difficult so far. I have done major mechanical work before but nothing like this on a Corvette.

Black 02

You don't need a lift. I did mine on jack stands just fine. I've done lots of work out of a one car apartment garage before, but if you have high rise type parking I can see where you're coming from. Some places have DIY type things where you can rent lifts and tools. Maybe look into something like that.

calbrit561

I can't for the love of me find one in South Florida. Also I cannot do any type of maintenance in my condo since I live in a high rise with a parking garage

dankhts

a buddy had the dealer pick up his Lambo to get it ready for the season..... new brakes, rotors, oil change, tune up (?) with spark plugs... $11,400!.....

Vetteman Jack

I was quoted $700 for header install and tune from a shop in Kansas City. Cost of the headers will vary depending on what you pick.

Black 02

Those were some expensive Audi parts!

If they were carbon brake components then it makes more sense but spendy regardless!