Over $6000 to install TTI headers on 66 Barracuda

Sounds like a mechanic that ran out of talent.

Yes.

He was probably fine working on that other stuff he's done for original poster.

But this isn't easy and he got way over his head.

Did he give you a written estimate? Is he a licensed shop? Don't pay him over $1000 original estimate. Should be lot less. Call Bureau of Automotive Repair.

Needed to go to place familiar with Mopar header installs or a very talented muffler shop with lots of experience with hot rod custom installs.