Originally Posted by ShawnQ
I think your term 'luxury car tax' is what is misleading him.
The headers don't cost more because the car cost more (well, sometimes they may). Instead, they cost more because there are fewer people buying them. Therefore, they need to make more money per set to make it worthwhile.
For instance - you can buy a set of headers for a 5.0 or $350 chevy for around $150...but there are how many millions of 302s and 350s on the road?
There aren't many SRT6's, and even fewer who are willing to spend money and mod them. Therefore, we will pay a premium. You've got to pay to play.
Johnny, they are some sweet looking headers! But not $5K in my mind. If I was loaded maybe...
SQ
I totaly understand your point and agree. It is just when they charge more than I can get a one off set made that I feel ripped off. I built a replica of a 1966 GT40 and wanted the true 360degree crossover system, I paid $700 for them with was a full system from header flange to custom made muffler to exhaust tips. For those that don't know a crossover system is where the two center cylinders on each side cross over to the other collector. This system is also referred to as a "bundle of snakes" and is a work of art when done right.
Because of the job the guy did he was able to sell a few more systems