rn53982

All,

As I have only been the new owner of a C6 for a couple of weeks, I have been researching header choices extensively, to the point that I have information overload.

While I am sure this has been asked before and is subjective, I wanted to ask the advice of long time owners.

I have narrowed my choices down to either Kooks, ARH, or PFADT long tube 1 7/8" headers. I have listed to various video clips and all 3 sound very similar.

Taking cost out of the equation, what is everyone's opinion of the 3? I found a good write up in the C7 section ( https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ts-inside.html )and all 3 look good.

Thanks for the input for this new owner.

raspyc6

Fortunately all 3 choices above are quality products. That said, deciding by a video clip on youtube is poor form and not directed towards the performance aspect of the mod you are looking at. I had Kooks 1 7/8" on an LS2 application but run LG long tubes on my 08c6.

Patriot Six

ARH out of the three you listed. Great fitment and performance.

HK770

Need I say, my choice

raspyc6

^I agree entirely. Have driven some LS motors emptying into ARH headers and beyond fitment. They have a great sound irrespective of whatever pipe, cat, axel back thrown behind it.

Beef97

I'll be doing this next after I get done with info overload on my CAI research....will be tuned in to see what you finally decide!

emoFTW

It's all the same, buy the cheaper of the bunch.

Speedthrill

Are you planning further build on this car....beyond typical bolt ons for power? If not, 1 7/8 headers a bit of overkill and would be better with 1 3/4? From what I've read anyways.

Don-Vette

I would go with 1 3/4" diameter headers, no need for 1 7/8" unless your building a high HP engine,check flange thickness thicker is better (3/8").

pocketrocket

arh.

rn53982

I agree 100% on the video clip and would love to hear all 3 in person.

rn53982

Thanks to everyone for the feedback. Although i have no intentions of really building the car out side of a cam swap and tune, I never had intentions of building any of my previously owned F-Bodies and it became addictive So I thought going with 1 7/8" would be good just in case.

I think fitment is the most important because were I live I already have to creep out of the driveway due to the curbs in the sub-division. Definitely need the system to tuck away nicely.

Seadawg

Everyone says that, but I went with LG Super Pro 1 7/8 and have 425 rwtq/rwhp, even after 6 dyno pulls in 90+ degree Florida heat. I've got the graph posted out here in other threads, the torque is very high too, even in the low rpms.

Just about every day, when I roll out from work onto the 4 lane, I start spinning both rear wheels when I hit about 3500 rpms in 2nd gear

Bottom line, I have not regretted my decision, and I think it will help me even more if/when I go with a supercharger too.

Corvette_Ed

I'd opt for the "none of the above" choice and go with LG long tubes.

Not So Fast

Those are sweet numbers Dawg, I went Kooks 1 3/4" catted Xpipe but not installed yet so hoping for your numbers.
NSF

Dcasole

cant beat the numbers that they produce and the great fit ....

Dave

b0xm0ns73r

That's what I did. And I giggle like a lil' schoolgirl every time I fire up the car

LMB-Z

I don't think you can go wrong with any of the choices you named, including LG's. I think all of them are going to give you about the same hp and torque numbers, so I would buy the cheapest set I could find.

rn53982

Thanks for all of the feedback. I had trouble deciding between 3 sets, now I have a 4th to consider.

Guess its a good problem to have.

rn53982

I'd be interested to know the results once you have everything installed.