L98 Headers
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by jsup
So if I'm reading correctly TPIS or Headman 1.75 tubes will bolt right up.
Do I understand it right?
Do I understand it right?
Hedmen are 1 5/8" Along with LPE (i believe)
EM's, Hookers and TPIS are 1 3/4" pipe...
There are many arguements about which are better- do a search.
Personally I think the gains from 1 5/8" would be much better for your setup.
TPIS, EM LPE and Hedmans all seem to fit well with no major mods...
Hookers, I'm told, are an adventure
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From: The Top of Utah
Originally Posted by PBnf
There is also a question of what size primaries you want. The TPIS and Hooker's are 1 5/8". !. 3/4" are supoposed to be better, and Headman and Stainless Works (I think) make those.
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Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
Do a search on tube size. This subject has been discussed ad nausium.
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Drifting
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From: Lakeport CA
My TPIS are 1 5/8", I used a stock O2 for a number of years with little issue. Might drop out of closed loop at idle but thats about it. I recently went to a heated version while I had the engine out for a minor ring, port & valve job. O2 port is in the header, bought directly from www.tpis.com although you can on rare occasion find them elsewhere.
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From: Patchogue NY
TPIS headerd for the L98 are on back order as of last week. I would go on the summitracing.com website, or call 1-800-230-3030 and talk the sales man. I think the ceramic 2149's are $509 and the corresponding Y pipe (16720), I think that's the part No. for the Y pipe, check it when you talk to the salesman. Shipping is $15.00-- oh, and y pipe is $170 or so. The header come with all the pollution attached. LOL. 
Joe B.
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From: Bergen County, NJ Democrats, doing for the country what they did for Michigan
IN terms of quality what do you guys like, Hooker, TPIS, Headman, or other suggestions.
LPE has Hookers on their website.
Is there a sinificant difference in fit, finish, and durability?
Also, many manufacturers have two listings, one set is about $300 and the other is about $500. The difference is the pollution stuff (damn enviromentalists). Can I get away with the cheaper set? Probably not.
LPE has Hookers on their website.
Is there a sinificant difference in fit, finish, and durability?
Also, many manufacturers have two listings, one set is about $300 and the other is about $500. The difference is the pollution stuff (damn enviromentalists). Can I get away with the cheaper set? Probably not.
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From: The Top of Utah
Originally Posted by Corvette Kid NC
And STILL has never been settled. But WE know, eh?
"There are none so blind..."
Originally Posted by jsup
Is there a sinificant difference in fit, finish, and durability?
Also, many manufacturers have two listings, one set is about $300 and the other is about $500. The difference is the pollution stuff (damn enviromentalists). Can I get away with the cheaper set? Probably not.
Also, many manufacturers have two listings, one set is about $300 and the other is about $500. The difference is the pollution stuff (damn enviromentalists). Can I get away with the cheaper set? Probably not.
Your usage and local laws will determine if you need headers that will accommodate smog hook ups. You WILL have to have or make a provision for the O2 sensor(s).
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From: Phila., PA burbs
Originally Posted by Vic'89
My recommendation is the Hooker Supercomps 2149's.
They have all the O2 sensor and emissions hookups.
And, they will give a huge HP gain over the stock system.
Forum member, TA, just put them on and ask him how he likes them.
Vic
They have all the O2 sensor and emissions hookups.
And, they will give a huge HP gain over the stock system.
Forum member, TA, just put them on and ask him how he likes them.
Vic
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From: Bergen County, NJ Democrats, doing for the country what they did for Michigan
TA, THANKS!!! I was looking at TPIS but was warned about spark plug wire clearence. How's the clearence with the hookers? Any problem?
How tough was the install? I have a cat back system, will the hookers bolt right to the X pipe without major mods? Can I fit a high flow cat just to remain legal?
Thanks!!
How tough was the install? I have a cat back system, will the hookers bolt right to the X pipe without major mods? Can I fit a high flow cat just to remain legal?
Thanks!!
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From: Phila., PA burbs
Originally Posted by jsup
TA, THANKS!!! I was looking at TPIS but was warned about spark plug wire clearence. How's the clearence with the hookers? Any problem?
How tough was the install? I have a cat back system, will the hookers bolt right to the X pipe without major mods? Can I fit a high flow cat just to remain legal?
Thanks!!
How tough was the install? I have a cat back system, will the hookers bolt right to the X pipe without major mods? Can I fit a high flow cat just to remain legal?
Thanks!!
Wire clearance and plug access appear to be pretty good. As you can see by the picture below the wires get pretty close to the emissions plumbing so I put a little heat wrap in that area. I didn't do the install myself (was a little short on time that week) but my mechanic said they went in fairly easily. I got the hooker y-pipe which hooks the headers up directlt to the main cat.
