My TPIS are 5 years old and look like Firevettes.
Can you ID these headers?
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Can you ID these headers?
They are supposedly 1 3/4" headers by TPIS???
Circumference of the primaries is roughly 6".
Anybody seen these before? I have my thoughts but I will keep them to myself...
TIA
Circumference of the primaries is roughly 6".
Anybody seen these before? I have my thoughts but I will keep them to myself...
TIA
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No marks anywhere.
Really Aaron? Huh, very VERY interesting. I thought they might be LPE 1 3/4 longtubes as they are the exact same pipe layout as my LPEs.
Do you have any pictures of yours to compare these with?
I love my LPEs but with my angle plug (non-l98 angle, not straight) Dart heads (Dart has the only heads apparently that have this problem) it is an absolute bear to change plugs, so I picked these up as TPIS says their's don't have interference. (Did TPIS change styles perhaps?)
Thanks for the info, this gives me hope that they will work out after all!
Really Aaron? Huh, very VERY interesting. I thought they might be LPE 1 3/4 longtubes as they are the exact same pipe layout as my LPEs.
Do you have any pictures of yours to compare these with?
I love my LPEs but with my angle plug (non-l98 angle, not straight) Dart heads (Dart has the only heads apparently that have this problem) it is an absolute bear to change plugs, so I picked these up as TPIS says their's don't have interference. (Did TPIS change styles perhaps?)
Thanks for the info, this gives me hope that they will work out after all!
Last edited by USAsOnlyWay; Oct 17, 2009 at 05:06 AM.
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The weird thing is, I thought TPiS headers used standoffs and the stock exhaust bolts. These are flush just like my 1 5/8" LPEs. They really look identical besides the diameters of the piping.
Does anyone have pictures of 1 3/4" LPE longtubes?
Does anyone have pictures of 1 3/4" LPE longtubes?
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They certainly don't look like my TPiS headers. The pipe routing is different, the emissions air tubes are different. Mine don't have air tubes to #7 or #8 pipes. The EGR looks different too.
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I called TPiS (they were there today!) he couldn't say over the phone but they did change their header design many years ago. I sent him an e-mail with some pictures and he said he'd look on Monday and get back to me on it.
I'm still not sure if they are TPiS or LPEs. Either way, good headers.
I'm still not sure if they are TPiS or LPEs. Either way, good headers.
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Changing spark plugs could be interesting. For my TPiS headers, I had to modify a spark plug socket to get the plugs behind the pipes. I shortened the socket and cut a slot down the side so the socket went on from the side of the plug. Then tighten with an open end wrench.
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Changing spark plugs could be interesting. For my TPiS headers, I had to modify a spark plug socket to get the plugs behind the pipes. I shortened the socket and cut a slot down the side so the socket went on from the side of the plug. Then tighten with an open end wrench.
Originally Posted by GREGGPENN
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-tech-performance/2098924-anyone-know-which-headers-these-are.html
I sent an e-mail to TPiS so we'll see what they say.
Either way a set of headers will be up for sale soon probably. Either LPE 1 5/8" or LPE/TPiS 1 3/4"
We'll see!
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Don't look like TPIS new design and definitely dont look like LT1/4 headers.
Maybe you guys having plug issues with TPIS have the older design? I should make a video of how fast I can do them on my 93. If I tried I can probably speed all the plugs out and in in less than 10 minutes with no fancy tools.
Maybe you guys having plug issues with TPIS have the older design? I should make a video of how fast I can do them on my 93. If I tried I can probably speed all the plugs out and in in less than 10 minutes with no fancy tools.
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Ugh...If they were measured at 1 3/4", how could they be 1 5/8"? Sounds like you have you're answer.
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No no no.
I have LPE 1 5/8" headers already. So, either those or these LPE/TPiS 1 3/4" headers will be up for sale. Get it? (two sets of different headers)
The headers in the pictures are definitely a 1 3/4".
As to whether they are TPiS or LPE, I believe they are an older TPiS design. They are the same design as LPE and Stainless Works headers, merely, they all use a different style of flange.
I have LPE 1 5/8" headers already. So, either those or these LPE/TPiS 1 3/4" headers will be up for sale. Get it? (two sets of different headers)
The headers in the pictures are definitely a 1 3/4".
As to whether they are TPiS or LPE, I believe they are an older TPiS design. They are the same design as LPE and Stainless Works headers, merely, they all use a different style of flange.
Last edited by USAsOnlyWay; Oct 21, 2009 at 02:46 PM.
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Don't look like TPIS new design and definitely dont look like LT1/4 headers.
Maybe you guys having plug issues with TPIS have the older design? I should make a video of how fast I can do them on my 93. If I tried I can probably speed all the plugs out and in in less than 10 minutes with no fancy tools.
Maybe you guys having plug issues with TPIS have the older design? I should make a video of how fast I can do them on my 93. If I tried I can probably speed all the plugs out and in in less than 10 minutes with no fancy tools.
I'm glad your new LT1 TPiS headers work on your LT1 but that has no relevancy here. Thanks though.
Last edited by USAsOnlyWay; Oct 21, 2009 at 05:27 PM.
