Headers
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Instructor
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From: montreal qc
Headers
Merry Christmas everyone,
I have a B&B bullet exhaust currently and am looking to upgrade the headers and middle x pipe section, however the headers seem pricey. Are these worth anything or they just low quality crap?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STAIN...QQcmdZViewItem
I have a B&B bullet exhaust currently and am looking to upgrade the headers and middle x pipe section, however the headers seem pricey. Are these worth anything or they just low quality crap?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STAIN...QQcmdZViewItem
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From: Ocean Springs MS
Pricey?!!! Are you kidding? That is most likely cheap low quality crap. Most quality headers for C5s run $800-2000 USD, depending on material, options (Hi flow cats, X-pipes) etc.
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Instructor
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From: montreal qc
What i meant was, yes most quality headers for C5s run $800-2000 USD. What was asking, yes i know these are prob low quality crap but would i notice that much of a difference vs some of the more expensive ones...? i am wondering what the difference would be?
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From: Wimauma FL
Do some research on the headers. There are many different types out there. I myself went with the American Racing Headers capped off with the GHL exhaust and have been smiling ear to ear since it was all installed.
Research/listen/decide.
Research/listen/decide.
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Instructor
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From: montreal qc
I was reading the post concerning stock c5s and a dyno tune with your mods.... that quite a large jump in HP... It seems that the quality of dyno tunes depends on where u bring it..... There are not many places to do it here in montreal.....
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From: montreal qc
wow great! thanks.... would love to see what a dyno tune would bring in comparison to the higher priced ones
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stay away from the Ebay headers .
they have been a nightmare for me .
Look nice , and made of quality material , but the fit sucks
Still working through the issues with these headers , clearances etc....
go somewhere else for your headers and save your sanity.
they have been a nightmare for me .
Look nice , and made of quality material , but the fit sucks
Still working through the issues with these headers , clearances etc....
go somewhere else for your headers and save your sanity.
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Go with some headers that are known for their quality and fit, even if it costs more. Good choices are LG, Kooks, Dynatech and American Racing.