Headers ?
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Headers ?
Thinking of have some headers installed ,is it wortht the money or should I have a cam added also ? Give me thoughts on just headers or headers and and a cam ??
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Originally Posted by mojo1
Thinking of have some headers installed ,is it wortht the money or should I have a cam added also ? Give me thoughts on just headers or headers and and a cam ??
Thanks !
Thanks !
Headers can get you up to 35 RWHP but it would be a good idea to increase the intake side as well...I.E. Haltech Stinger, Blackwing, Vararam as well...more in, more out...if you get a dyno tune afterward you would get the best bang for the buck by installing headers...
a cam on the other hand would net at least 30 more HP (depending on the grind) and also add a bit more expense to the mix...you are looking at about $400 for a cam, then you should do springs, retainers while you are in there...oh and a new timing chain set along with a high volume oil pump and cap it off with an underdrive pulley...see where we are going?
I am in the staging process of a cam only install right now...I am going to do Long Tube headers first, then top it off with a cam followed by the dyno tune...its not worth a bunch to do a cam without long tube headers...
Hope this helps!
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Originally Posted by AC54ME
Get Kooks, and a cam, and headers, and tune, and, and, and......
Cost $5995
Where: 21st Century MC (972 417 7177)
Results; Just plain AWESOME
Cost $5995
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LG Motorsports wouldnt be a bad place to call either,
www.lgmotorsports.com
They did all the work on my camaro and they're top knotch.
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They did all the work on my camaro and they're top knotch.
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I did a poll earlier and LG or Kooks seem to be the way to go. From what I understand LG has a better design and they are lighter.
To make the LS1 really run, more air in, more air out. If you are talking to MTI, talk to Jeff about a tune while you are there, that will help also.
Look into a vararam for the intake.
good luck
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To make the LS1 really run, more air in, more air out. If you are talking to MTI, talk to Jeff about a tune while you are there, that will help also.
Look into a vararam for the intake.
good luck
dlj
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Originally Posted by NTRBL33
I did a poll earlier and LG or Kooks seem to be the way to go. From what I understand LG has a better design and they are lighter.
To make the LS1 really run, more air in, more air out. If you are talking to MTI, talk to Jeff about a tune while you are there, that will help also.
Look into a vararam for the intake.
good luck
dlj
To make the LS1 really run, more air in, more air out. If you are talking to MTI, talk to Jeff about a tune while you are there, that will help also.
Look into a vararam for the intake.
good luck
dlj
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Originally Posted by mojo1
Thanks I already have a Halltech Stinger ,not sure if I need to change it .I sent an email from work ,will see if they get back with me or not .
good luck
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Start off with the headers, then you can go from there as your budget allows. You should see a good increase with just the headers, but would be better if you added something like a Blackwing, Stinger, etc to the package.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Start off with the headers, then you can go from there as your budget allows. You should see a good increase with just the headers, but would be better if you added something like a Blackwing, Stinger, etc to the package.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Start off with the headers, then you can go from there as your budget allows. You should see a good increase with just the headers, but would be better if you added something like a Blackwing, Stinger, etc to the package.
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I have now GHL magnums ,Hallteck Stinger ,when I add the headers with just these mods is it worth the cost to throw in a tune? I think its about $500.00 for the tune if I remember right???
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Start off by getting her breathing better.....A new Intake, Headers, X-Pipe and Cat-Backs.....I love my KOOKS...Love the name too....KOOKS!.. 
.KOOKS!!.. ...KOOKS!!!... ..sorry...just going nuts up here in NJ 
after putting the Vette in the garage for the winter.... 
.KOOKS!!.. ...KOOKS!!!... ..sorry...just going nuts up here in NJ after putting the Vette in the garage for the winter....
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Originally Posted by vettecop1125
I'm thinking about the same things, so I'll be lurking. BTW, I already have intake/exhaust.
Yes, it will pass emissions. No problems.
from the guy at MTI ,waiting to hear back about when I can drop it off.