Headers ? Yes or No?
Max G’s
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,751
Likes: 79
From: Monroe OH
NCM Sinkhole Donor
http://www.tpis.com/parts/view/235
http://www.tpis.com/parts/view/258
Here ya go, time to get to work
http://www.tpis.com/parts/view/258
Here ya go, time to get to work
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,439
Likes: 23
From: mesa az
I just looked at the TPIS ceramic coated headers. I could not be more impressed by the fact they made them with the spacer off the head. Two very important reasons, EASY access and the spacer allows for the two support brackets. I spent $500 on my Headman headers. I am happy now that the nightmare is over but the fact remains if I ever have a leak down the road access is IMPOSSIBLE. These TPIS headers only have one draw back and that is no emissions. Race application only says the ad. I would only need collector insurance here in AZ to bypass emissions and lots of guys do this to avoid emissions. My 1988 is a daily driver during the winter, spring, and fall. Anyway very nice headers. I broke off the spacer from my stock headers and used it for my support brackets.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 8,735
Likes: 412
From: WV
I just looked at the TPIS ceramic coated headers. I could not be more impressed by the fact they made them with the spacer off the head. Two very important reasons, EASY access and the spacer allows for the two support brackets. I spent $500 on my Headman headers. I am happy now that the nightmare is over but the fact remains if I ever have a leak down the road access is IMPOSSIBLE. These TPIS headers only have one draw back and that is no emissions. Race application only says the ad. I would only need collector insurance here in AZ to bypass emissions and lots of guys do this to avoid emissions. My 1988 is a daily driver during the winter, spring, and fall. Anyway very nice headers. I broke off the spacer from my stock headers and used it for my support brackets.
http://www.tpis.com/parts/view/57
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Last edited by WW7; Feb 22, 2014 at 07:34 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,616
Likes: 111
Yes, they do or they use to; I have a set of TPIS headers (been on forever though) but they have the provisions for the air pump accessories, and you can utilize your EOM manifold bolts, brackets, etc.
I hope they still make them.........
I hope they still make them.........
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,129
Likes: 6
From: Texas
Dude:
Leave the exhaust alone!
C4s have bad drone if you swap out the stock system.
You will regret it ...
Engineers designed the exhaust system for a reason so don't f--k with it!
Again, you will be sorry because drone can kill your hearing over time!
Leave it Alone ! ! !
Leave the exhaust alone!
C4s have bad drone if you swap out the stock system.
You will regret it ...
Engineers designed the exhaust system for a reason so don't f--k with it!
Again, you will be sorry because drone can kill your hearing over time!
Leave it Alone ! ! !
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 14,950
Likes: 3,351
From: NYC NY
I have a '85 with Hooker Headers and a B&B cat back exhaust. I had a '86 with just mufflers. The '85 feels sooooo much faster. I bet in reality the horsepower increase was minimal but it spins the tires off a roll some much easier and it's a lot more fun to drive. No drone either.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,439
Likes: 23
From: mesa az
Dude:
Leave the exhaust alone!
C4s have bad drone if you swap out the stock system.
You will regret it ...
Engineers designed the exhaust system for a reason so don't f--k with it!
Again, you will be sorry because drone can kill your hearing over time!
Leave it Alone ! ! !
Leave the exhaust alone!
C4s have bad drone if you swap out the stock system.
You will regret it ...
Engineers designed the exhaust system for a reason so don't f--k with it!
Again, you will be sorry because drone can kill your hearing over time!
Leave it Alone ! ! !
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From: Buckhead GA
Tint stayed on the hatch of my 85 well. Did it very dark since the car is black on black on black. My headers added so much more power I was surprised. Now rebuilding the car completely and stroking the engine to a 388 and adding supercharger. Hope to have it ready to go by summer.
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 11,206
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From: Santa Rosa Beach FL
I'd leave it be and listen to your mechanic. But if you go headers follow advice given regarding ceramic. Alternators, plastics, rubber etc. do not like heat. Stock C4's provides plenty enough heat on their own.