Can someone give me a reasonable expectation of how many hours I'd be charged for a Europipe install? Planning on getting this done in May once I take my car out of storage. I thought i was looking at about a 5 hour labor charge, but I've been quoted more. Not looking for the cheapest install, just want to make sure it's reasonable. (not that much ever is on these cars!)

thanks in advance
FPD

 

Any competent shop (or even me) can easily install a Turbo exhaust in 4-5 hour range. So you are right in the ballpark. Some can do it quicker.

I am including removing the rear apron/bumper, intercoolers, old exhaust and straps (incl. cats), O2 sensors...and replacing all. Not including the potential broken bolts or frozen O2 sensors...but normal install.

Good luck.

DC

 

is it necessary to remove the intercoolers for an exhaust install on a 997tt?

 

No its not necessary...tools Stef includes with his second to none exhaust will lead you to do the job at around 3 to 4 hours without any rush...if you think you are quoted a lot find a friend with some stands and a jack...

 

I was quoted 4h for a compression test at an p-dealer, the 4h was due to exhaust having to come off.

 

I had the Sharkwerks 997.2 exhaust installed and they did not have to remove anything other than the OEM muffler and I was charged $323 for the install.

 

Did the install myself. It was my first time wrenching on this car and it took 8hrs of fidgeting. If I did it again 4-5hrs would be enough. Stef's tools make a difference.

 

It is not required... But if you ever try to do this, you will see how much easier it makes the job, and how much less cursing you will do Also it takes less than 5 minutes to remove each one....So why fight around them?

Everyone has their own process for doing any work effort....I find it much easier to give yourself as much access as possible..And again, in this case, it is a 5 minute investment.

See pics below.and make your own call..

DC

 

Like TheRock said removing the intercoolers makes the job so much easier of removing the exhaust system especially when removing the top 2 nuts from where the exhaust flange connects to the turbos which in my eyes is the best way to fit a system properly.

But yes it can be done without removing!

 

Oh wow, it takes that long to swap out exhaust for a 997TT? With my 996TT .. they were able to do it in 1-2 hours. I'm curious what makes it longer on a 997TT ...