Hooker vs TPIS Headers
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Hooker vs TPIS Headers
I have been watching the recent series of installation experiences by "Chucks88" on the TPIS headers and was wondering which set of headers (with Y pipe) are the best bang for the buck and the easiest to install
Hooker 2149 with the Hooker front Y or TPIS set up that Chucks88 is using?
I have an 89 6 sp coupe so wondering what the Forum experience and recommendation is.
Regrads DougB
Hooker 2149 with the Hooker front Y or TPIS set up that Chucks88 is using?
I have an 89 6 sp coupe so wondering what the Forum experience and recommendation is.
Regrads DougB
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Re: Hooker vs TPIS Headers (dbelnap)
theyre both about the same, although ive heard lately that the ceramic coating comes off of the TPiS headers whereas the Hooker coating stays on for quite some time
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Re: Hooker vs TPIS Headers (vader86)
I've been wondering the same thing myself with one other set included. I know that Lingenfelter headers run $795 and they include a y-pipe, but I'm not actually sure which of these 3 flow the best. That would probably be my #1 priority.
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Re: Hooker vs TPIS Headers (vader86)
theyre both about the same, although ive heard lately that the ceramic coating comes off of the TPiS headers whereas the Hooker coating stays on for quite some time
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Re: Hooker vs TPIS Headers (castivers)
I know that Lingenfelter headers run $795 and they include a y-pipe, but I'm not actually sure which of these 3 flow the best.
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Re: Hooker vs TPIS Headers (1MoorTym)
I finished my install today and went for ride. I feel a difference. I'm heading to the track tomorrow and will post my results. As far as installation the only snag I had was moving the fuel lines. Otherwise everthing bolted right up. I was even able to use the OEM hanger that connects the rear y-pipe to the torque beam.
They sound bad azz too.
Chuck
They sound bad azz too.
Chuck
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Re: Hooker vs TPIS Headers (chucks88)
I installed Hookers on my Vette and then a true dual custom made exhaust (3"). Gained 0,5sec with afpr and ported plenum. From 14.40 to 13,91.
The Hookers were not that bad to install. I just had to remove the starter. Driverside was very easy. :D
The Hookers were not that bad to install. I just had to remove the starter. Driverside was very easy. :D
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From: York PA
Re: Hooker vs TPIS Headers (chucks88)
I finished my install today and went for ride. I feel a difference. I'm heading to the track tomorrow and will post my results. As far as installation the only snag I had was moving the fuel lines. Otherwise everthing bolted right up. I was even able to use the OEM hanger that connects the rear y-pipe to the torque beam.
They sound bad azz too.
Chuck
They sound bad azz too.
Chuck
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