Downpipe Installation Cost?

CJCIII · 05-16-2009, 05:11 PM

I just received my catted Riss Racing DP, and was wondering what is a fair price for installation?

Drakos · 05-16-2009, 05:15 PM

3hr labor cost. Factor in about 80-100/hr

ThorsHammer · 05-16-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Drakos

3hr labor cost. Factor in about 80-100/hr

+1

skater335 · 05-17-2009, 12:50 PM

i say you try and do it yourself if you have a few hours and some tools. there is a good write up on DIY. i just did mine a few days ago.

Sniz · 05-17-2009, 12:55 PM

I'll charge you 250....

nupe05 · 05-17-2009, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Drakos

3hr labor cost. Factor in about 80-100/hr

i was thinking more on the lines of 55-75 an hour.. for 2 hrs.. but im not a mechanic.. thanks for the estimate.. planning on getting some also.. wouldn't mine doing on my own, but by time i buy necessary supplies im probably halfway to shop cost..

Sniz · 05-17-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nupe05

i was thinking more on the lines of 55-75 an hour.. for 2 hrs.. but im not a mechanic.. thanks for the estimate.. planning on getting some also.. wouldn't mine doing on my own, but by time i buy necessary supplies im probably halfway to shop cost..

it will take more than 2 hours for most people to do the DP's.....they are a pain the ass. no room to work with.

vase330 · 05-17-2009, 01:42 PM

Are you going to really "feel" not "hear" the DPs on the real world roads? I think that's the biggest question I have been wondering about. I see all the posts here people saying it made no difference but sounds nice... and just wonder.

scottp999 · 05-17-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by vase330

Are you going to really "feel" not "hear" the DPs on the real world roads? I think that's the biggest question I have been wondering about. I see all the posts here people saying it made no difference but sounds nice... and just wonder.

Seems like people are coming aroung to the idea that an upgraded intercooler is a priority over DP's.

vase330 · 05-17-2009, 01:48 PM

Thats the route I am going too (car heatsoaks way too fast and dumbs down performance enough for you feel it immediately), and will have Sniz install it for me. He really knows what he is doing.

Sniz · 05-17-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by vase330

Thats the route I am going too (car heatsoaks way too fast and dumbs down performance enough for you feel it immediately), and will have Sniz install it for me. He really knows what he is doing.

aww shucks

Slidewayz · 05-17-2009, 06:54 PM

Catless DPs made the difference between being able to run PROced Stage 1 & Stage 2, so yes I do 'feel' a difference.

Also, the less back pressure, the faster the spool, all other things being equal.

yandy · 05-17-2009, 07:26 PM

I gained 20+rwhp and 15+rwtq on my last dyno with the catless DPs. And yes you can feel a difference

Sniz · 05-17-2009, 07:34 PM

there is 100% a difference between stock DP's and catless downpipes. Dont be fooled!

stimpy · 05-18-2009, 03:16 PM

Been finding it rough to find the time to install the DP's myself .. been toying around with the thought of having a shop do it. Would you trust any random auto shop to do it? A muffler shop? Or only a shop that specializes in modding cars?

skitlz · 05-18-2009, 03:21 PM

ive been debating just letting a shop do the install also. Although it would be nice to have the knowledge/tricks of doing it myself when the time comes to go back to stock for warranty work. But dam, i cant find the time to do it either, lol.

stimpy · 05-18-2009, 03:28 PM

heh ya - I can't imagine having to go to a specialized (read: expensive) tuning shop for the install. It is just a pipe... granted it is a tight fit

Septro · 05-18-2009, 03:37 PM

This install was the only time I wished I had a RWD - the XI install for DPs was a 5 hour job @ $90/hr. At that rate I should've bought me an in-house lift!

stimpy · 05-18-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Septro

This install was the only time I wished I had a RWD - the XI install for DPs was a 5 hour job @ $90/hr. At that rate I should've bought me an in-house lift!

Ouch! I hope you aren't planning on having a shop remove and install them again yearly for service

Proper Motion LLC · 05-18-2009, 05:07 PM

I think Riss Racing redesigned their downpipes for faster install. Don't they advertise 1 hour inStall?

ar design · 05-18-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 09AlpineTTSedan

I think Riss Racing redesigned their downpipes for faster install. Don't they advertise 1 hour inStall?

1 hour install at home on jackstands? Not so much.

Proper Motion LLC · 05-18-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ar design

1 hour install at home on jackstands? Not so much.

How is that relevent to installation cost?

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