Tackling the demon bolt...

Dentt42

I know this thread is old AF, but guys living in the northeast definitely get my respect for taking this on yourselves. I feel kinda bad sweating it on a Florida car.

That said, money notwithstanding, how many of you feel like installing headers (and fighting the hardware at the heads rather than cats) would be the same or maybe even easier?

I’m asking about comparing just the labor, not the power difference, which is a different conversation.

ct2012

Maybe? I think I saw that the install times are similar for both headers and HFCs (~6 hours for a mechanic) which makes me think it's about the same labor-wise. You'll still be dealing with the cramped engine bay/weird angles trying to get the headers loose. I never seriously looked into replacing the headers, though, so YMMV.

Being in FL you won't have to deal with the salt issues but will likely have some heat corrosion on the bolts depending on overall mileage... I wouldn't let that deter you from doing it. Looking back, I bet if I had started with a swivel joint/extractors for the demon bolts I could have knocked the whole HFC install out in one weekend. Once those bolts are off, it's smooth sailing.

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JLarson

Having done both, I can tell you headers take longer.

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