exhaust/ headers
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exhaust/ headers
Money not an concern what setup for headers and catback exhaust would u go with, i was thinking LG with highflow cats and borla quad tip stingers. also are there any bumpers that look better than stock, i have blackouts but want somthing nicer.
thanks for ur help
thanks for ur help
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LG headers are a good choice - one of the best. Consider the Dynatech system also (should be a little less cost). As far as bumpers go, my favorite is the Tiger Shark setup - awesome looks IMO.
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If money isn't a consideration id say LG Pro Long tubes. I personally prefer an off-road setup but if your circumstances require you can go with the high flow cats. And the borla quad tip stingers.
I'm running the LG Street Series, off-road pipes, and Borla Quad Tip Stinger and i love it. I'm going to try Borla Straight Pipes though because im a noise freak and i want it a little more loud.
Shane
I'm running the LG Street Series, off-road pipes, and Borla Quad Tip Stinger and i love it. I'm going to try Borla Straight Pipes though because im a noise freak and i want it a little more loud.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
LG headers are a good choice - one of the best. Consider the Dynatech system also (should be a little less cost). As far as bumpers go, my favorite is the Tiger Shark setup - awesome looks IMO.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
LG headers are a good choice - one of the best. Consider the Dynatech system also (should be a little less cost). As far as bumpers go, my favorite is the Tiger Shark setup - awesome looks IMO.
I almost went with the Dyantechs, but when LG lowered the price of their Street Series, it was an easy choice. I did the LG streets, x-pipe, and high flow cats and am very happy. That set up added 30RWHP to my 02 Z.
A higher end set up might have a better x-pipe (the street is a stamped version and I am not sure it is perfect), but for the money and gains it is a very nice set up.
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Originally Posted by Shane_S
I'm going to try Borla Straight Pipes though because im a noise freak and i want it a little more loud.
Shane
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That is pretty cool since they are quite cheaper!
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If money is no object, go all in on the headers. Jet-Hot coating, have an extra wide-band O2 sensor bung installed, Kool-Sox on plug wires, thermo tec heat wrap on any wires near headers. May not be necessary but good peace of mind. May wanna go with Elite Engineering ceramic coated tunnel plate as well to increase stiffness/reduce cabin heat. Great time to do it when exhaust is out.
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Originally Posted by baskin31f
Money not an concern what setup for headers and catback exhaust would u go with, i was thinking LG with highflow cats and borla quad tip stingers. also are there any bumpers that look better than stock, i have blackouts but want somthing nicer.
thanks for ur help
thanks for ur help
The loudest systems are: BB Bullets, SLP Loudmouths, Borla Straight pipes
or loud but not crazy loud (according to my ears of course) Borla Stingers, GHL's, BB PRT's, etc..Corsa Indy exauhst
quiter yet: Z06 stock TI exauhst., BB Rte 66, Mangaflow, Corsa Pace Car
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Originally Posted by BudgetPlan1
If money is no object, go all in on the headers. Jet-Hot coating, have an extra wide-band O2 sensor bung installed, Kool-Sox on plug wires, thermo tec heat wrap on any wires near headers. May not be necessary but good peace of mind. May wanna go with Elite Engineering ceramic coated tunnel plate as well to increase stiffness/reduce cabin heat. Great time to do it when exhaust is out.
Excellent advice. That is exactly what I did.
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listen to this, my car with LGs, cats and bb bullets.
http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...ithheaders.flv
http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...ithheaders.flv
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Originally Posted by baskin31f
Money not an concern what setup for headers and catback exhaust would u go with, i was thinking LG with highflow cats and borla quad tip stingers. also are there any bumpers that look better than stock, i have blackouts but want somthing nicer.
thanks for ur help
thanks for ur help
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I just had the magnaflow 4 tips with x-pipe cat back put in. They don't sound nearly as loud as they do on their website and just barely louder than stock. However, they seem to have added a bit more jump to my car. No headers yet
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Originally Posted by Black94Camaro
Are the straight off road borla pipes louder than the stingers?
That is pretty cool since they are quite cheaper!
That is pretty cool since they are quite cheaper!
I'm pretty sure they are since you're pretty much running open headers at that point. Won't know how much of a difference till i try them though. Saving up my pennies.
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Just finished the install last night.. it was pretty painless considering... I've never seen headers fit so well... NO seriously they fit that well.. Also the sound 
and the gain... OMG.. haven't hit the dyno yet... but lets just say with short list of other mods I couldn't get traction in any gear...
Also after shipping i'd spent less than 700 for Ceramic Coated LT's, shipped, with connecting pipe and O2 extenders. Technically there were no other parts required... I did plugs/wires and alternator while i was at it... Turned on and bam no codes and working great.. I"ll be putting a write up on it later after i'm off the dyno with some real results.
and the gain... OMG.. haven't hit the dyno yet... but lets just say with short list of other mods I couldn't get traction in any gear... Also after shipping i'd spent less than 700 for Ceramic Coated LT's, shipped, with connecting pipe and O2 extenders. Technically there were no other parts required... I did plugs/wires and alternator while i was at it... Turned on and bam no codes and working great..
I"ll be putting a write up on it later after i'm off the dyno with some real results.