Building custom headers?
Curious, how much does it really cost to build custom headers for a car?
I mean, it seems to me that headers are pretty simple to make with off the shelf mandrel bends which can be cut to size and welded in place to form an exhaust header. Even the collectors can be bought really cheap!
So, why are Porsche headers so damn expensive? Is it just P-Car tax?
A lot of the aftermarket headers for the Supras/EVO's/WRX's etc are fairly cheap in comparison to Porsche headers.
If I supplied a fabrication shop some headers to duplicate, would it be cheaper for them to build, since all they really have to do is measure the appropriate lengths required and weld it all up, right?
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Merv
'89 911 Turbo Cab
Protomotive MAP ECU, Twin Plugged Heads, GT2-EVO CAMs, 3.3L fully finned P&C's, ARP fasteners, C2T head gaskets, Titanium Retainers, Turbo spec valves, springs & guides, 964 splash valves, GT35R BB turbo, GSF Stainless Headers, Magnaflow Exhaust, Full bay Intercooler, TiAL 46mm w/gate, TiAL 50mm BOV, Apexi AVC-R EBC, SPEC Stage3+ Clutch kit, Crane CDI Ignition 
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