New Hinson 1 7/8 Z06 stainless header review ls7 corvette
07-28-2016, 09:15 PM
#41
Hi all.
I'm considering these as well as Texas Speed for a 2006 Z06. These two are the only ones that make sense to me moneywise. At the moment Texas Speed is out of stock for the X pipe...Anyone has information or opinion on any of these. How do they compare to the more expensive ones?
Thanks!
I'm considering these as well as Texas Speed for a 2006 Z06. These two are the only ones that make sense to me moneywise. At the moment Texas Speed is out of stock for the X pipe...Anyone has information or opinion on any of these. How do they compare to the more expensive ones?
Thanks!
Also, I'm not a fan of the slip-fit design. Took quite a bit of adjusting of the clamps to get it to quit leaking at all the joints. I still think I might have a small leak in a few.
Regardless, I feel like I've read countless threads on different brand headers, and every brand has it's own complaints of fitment, leaks, quality etc. I feel a lot better about paying less than $800 shipped and dealing with those issues rather than $1800
Good luck!
08-03-2016, 08:14 AM
#42
Drifting
To each his own....I wouldn't buy a vette with cheap headers installed, tells me the previous owner wasn't as concerned with quality and care for the car up to my standards.
I buy American Racing Headers end of story.
I buy American Racing Headers end of story.
08-03-2016, 12:01 PM
#43
Burning Brakes
This is a good demonstration of why people should shop around.
There will always be people who say "I want the most expensive piece of hardware out there, because if it is the most expensive, it HAS to be the best, right?"
Then there are those who say "This piece does the exact same thing as the most expensive piece but it is cheaper because it is built different so it must be just as good!"
Shop around and find the happy medium. I'm not rich enough to go throwing money at the highest dollar piece of anything all the time, nor am I foolish enough to buy into the "just as good" mentality. That said, paying $1500 or more for a few pieces of welded, bent metal piping struck me as silly, but so did buying the cheapest headers out there based on ****-poor reviews.
After reading the reviews of the Hinsons, I bought them. I knew they would be above average (at least a 6 out of 10), but they turned out very good (not great.) I'd rate them 8 out of 10. The only reason they would not get a 10 / 10 is due to the annoying addition of O2 extensions that need to be folded behind the motor, and the thin ceramic coating that chips easily. Beyond that, they do what they are supposed to do and make the same power as these 4-figure headers. I have no complaints.
There will always be people who say "I want the most expensive piece of hardware out there, because if it is the most expensive, it HAS to be the best, right?"
Then there are those who say "This piece does the exact same thing as the most expensive piece but it is cheaper because it is built different so it must be just as good!"
Shop around and find the happy medium. I'm not rich enough to go throwing money at the highest dollar piece of anything all the time, nor am I foolish enough to buy into the "just as good" mentality. That said, paying $1500 or more for a few pieces of welded, bent metal piping struck me as silly, but so did buying the cheapest headers out there based on ****-poor reviews.
After reading the reviews of the Hinsons, I bought them. I knew they would be above average (at least a 6 out of 10), but they turned out very good (not great.) I'd rate them 8 out of 10. The only reason they would not get a 10 / 10 is due to the annoying addition of O2 extensions that need to be folded behind the motor, and the thin ceramic coating that chips easily. Beyond that, they do what they are supposed to do and make the same power as these 4-figure headers. I have no complaints.
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08-05-2016, 06:57 AM
#44
Burning Brakes
More $ =better?
I am running the Hinsons, quaility and fitment are top notch. I am making the same power others are making with $1800 headers from ARH.
Plus with Hinson, they might have some of the best customer service out there.
The $1000 I save went into a MSD intake
Just my 2 cents
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08-05-2016, 06:59 AM
#45
Burning Brakes
More $ =better?
I am running the Hinsons, quaility and fitment are top notch. I am making the same power others are making with $1800 headers from ARH.
Plus with Hinson, they might have some of the best customer service out there.
I have an 06 Z06, zero modifications to make them fit
The $1000 I save went into a MSD intake
Just my 2 cents
08-05-2016, 04:28 PM
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It makes the Corvette owners feel better to spend more so they know they got "the best"
It is what it is
(I would probably buy ARH too if money didn't matter, they are nice for sure)
It is what it is
(I would probably buy ARH too if money didn't matter, they are nice for sure)
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08-06-2016, 08:31 AM
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I just finished installing these. Car sounds great. I was a Guinnea pig so to speak (out of my own pocket of course) i have not had the car tuned yet we litterally just finished the install..
If your looking for a set of brand new headers I can't imagine there being any better value than this. The ceramic coating is what really and truly made me click that buy it now button without hesitation.
I had a couple of issues along the way but Hinson has assured me they will take care of them for me. And it was entirely related to shipping not the product.
Fitment was OK... There was no rubbing and the headers slid right in just like the video. My only complaint was the xpipe slip fit. It's connection was a total bear! Otherwise everything fits perfectly and my tail pipes now line up better than they did with stock parts. Very satisfied.
Sound is great! I've only idled it a couple times to break in the coating but it made my exhaust note come to life. The sound is now deeper and much throatier as a corvette should sound. It added a ton of drone but I think that's to be expected with headers.
I currently have a pretty Nasty exhaust leak which I'll be attempting to tighten up after my 3rd break in heat cycle finishes and everything cools
Power is yet to be determined but again I can't imagine it making any more or less power than any other set of headers on the market.
Bottom Line:
Edit:
I was overly impressed at first install however after a week i am dealing with the ceramic coating simply peeling off which makes the product in my opinion Something to reconsider.... I hope they get this issue fixed for others... The headers were also broken in properly as according to the instructions 3 hear cycles plus an hour of normal driving...
-Kevin
If your looking for a set of brand new headers I can't imagine there being any better value than this. The ceramic coating is what really and truly made me click that buy it now button without hesitation.
I had a couple of issues along the way but Hinson has assured me they will take care of them for me. And it was entirely related to shipping not the product.
Fitment was OK... There was no rubbing and the headers slid right in just like the video. My only complaint was the xpipe slip fit. It's connection was a total bear! Otherwise everything fits perfectly and my tail pipes now line up better than they did with stock parts. Very satisfied.
Sound is great! I've only idled it a couple times to break in the coating but it made my exhaust note come to life. The sound is now deeper and much throatier as a corvette should sound. It added a ton of drone but I think that's to be expected with headers.
I currently have a pretty Nasty exhaust leak which I'll be attempting to tighten up after my 3rd break in heat cycle finishes and everything cools
Power is yet to be determined but again I can't imagine it making any more or less power than any other set of headers on the market.
Bottom Line:
Edit:
I was overly impressed at first install however after a week i am dealing with the ceramic coating simply peeling off which makes the product in my opinion Something to reconsider.... I hope they get this issue fixed for others... The headers were also broken in properly as according to the instructions 3 hear cycles plus an hour of normal driving...
-Kevin
09-10-2016, 09:09 PM
#49
Hey guys I'm here to update.
The headers are still headers. I'm sitting here talking to my dad about headers and I found my own post from last year.
I recently had the BTR stage 4 cam put in and had the car retuned it made 546 rwhp...
mods are intake, cam, headers
Im happy with them overall, I'm not blown away but these are $700 cheaper than kooks.
the pics I've seen look to be better coated than mine were. I'd say give them a shot if you aren't looking to spend top dollar but don't count on the coating.
The headers are still headers. I'm sitting here talking to my dad about headers and I found my own post from last year.
I recently had the BTR stage 4 cam put in and had the car retuned it made 546 rwhp...
mods are intake, cam, headers
Im happy with them overall, I'm not blown away but these are $700 cheaper than kooks.
the pics I've seen look to be better coated than mine were. I'd say give them a shot if you aren't looking to spend top dollar but don't count on the coating.
09-10-2016, 11:09 PM
#50
Melting Slicks
I'm not the fist one using ARH to complain about this.
11-25-2016, 02:28 PM
#51
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I've had my Hinson headers, cats and h pipe for several months and am very happy with the setup. I did the install myself and was a piece of cake.
Hinson customer service was accessible to help out with an O2 sensor extension issue, which was easily remedied. They're willing to do what it takes, within reason, to make they're customers happy.
Hinson customer service was accessible to help out with an O2 sensor extension issue, which was easily remedied. They're willing to do what it takes, within reason, to make they're customers happy.
I have a friend with a lift that will install for $250 or I may do it myself. I would like to do them myself but I have no access to a lift
11-25-2016, 03:07 PM
#52
I did it without a lift. Put the rear tires on ramps first, then lift the front as much as you can and put jack stands. Pass the headers from the bottom up to the top. Your job will be much easier if you have someone up in the engine bay helping you pull them up.
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