[Z06] Long tube header questions
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Drifting
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Long tube header questions
I have some probably dumb questions about long tube headers for my 01 Z06. Bear with me please. If I get the LT headers and eliminate the pre-cats I assume there is welding to be done, right? DO the headers go back far enough to take up the distance the cats did without adding another piece of pipe? Is there any special kind of welding required with the titanium system? I'd also like to the x-pipe at the same time - I assume more welds? Would appreciate the feedback so I know what I'm getting into!
P.S. Any members out there from the Rochester, NY area that could recommend a good shop to do this work right? Thanks :flag
P.S. Any members out there from the Rochester, NY area that could recommend a good shop to do this work right? Thanks :flag
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Re: Long tube header questions (C5LOU)
You have to remove the pre-cats to install long tube headers on a 01. I believe the tubes and collectors go back far enough to not need additional pipe. There is welding required but not on any titanium. Yes more welds with the X pipe. I strongly recommend a good shop with experience in these sorts of jobs. This is no place to try to save a few bucks if you want a trouble free installation. Check out Tonyscorvetteshop.com for the Z06 exhaust installation pictures (my 01).
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From: Brighton Mi
Re: Long tube header questions (rschiltz)
Does hooker make a header for the c5? I remember building up my dads hot rod when i was little and those headers where the shiznit back then.
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Re: Long tube header questions (C5LOU)
Hi, I wanted to mention the tps headrs have an H Pipe included with them that reachs fare enough to weld on to the entry of the cats. the system in that area is not Ti. The muffler and entry pipe which is welded is the only Ti. on the exhaust system, the rest is ss the same as any other C5. If you run a Bassani or Corsa Y Pipe as I have you just have to cut a couple pipes after the cats and clamp on the Y pipe and bolt the muffler pipe to it. I Run a Bassani which has superior quality and fit in my opinion. The sound is a little less muscle car and more jet or exotic sounding 928 etc.. I hope this helps in your decision. I got mine at Corvette Clinic in San Jose Ca. Sincerely, Matt :chevy
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From: western colorado colorado
Re: Long tube header questions (6speeding)
The TPIS is a excellent quality header to use on your C5...Tonys Installation guide is excellent [previous post]...I have them on my Z and have run some good times, plus i enjoy the sound..enjoy :yesnod:
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Re: Long tube header questions (dbvettez06)
Thanks for all the feedback! Given that I now know there's no welding either for the headers or x-pipe that involves the titanium I have one more question. How much difference in perf or sound does the x-pipe make versus the stock h-pipe? I personally like the rumble of a strong American V-8 versus the high pitch of a European engine. Will the h-pipe vs the y-pipe make any difference in either sound or hp gains? :flag
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Re: Long tube header questions (rschiltz)
Will TPIS headers from a '99 work on a '01 and '02 Z?
hope that helps
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Re: Long tube header questions (C5LOU)
How much difference in perf or sound does the x-pipe make versus the stock h-pipe? I personally like the rumble of a strong American V-8 versus the high pitch of a European engine. Will the h-pipe vs the y-pipe make any difference in either sound or hp gains? :flag
I just recently had TPIS's put on my car by a very knowledgeable mechanic. I understood from him that the stock cross-over is used as an attempt at smoothing out the exhaust pulses, to eliminate "popping" on deceleration -- but the OPENING through that cross over pipe is NOT the diameter of the pipe you see there, so it's not very effective as an exhaust tuning crossover. An aftermarket x-pipe should "mellow" the tone of the exhaust slightly, WILL eliminate (or cut down significantly) on popping created by the new headers, and could (with some R&D, I'm sure) tune the exhaust pulses in such a way that it helps to flow the exhaust better (by balancing the pulses to "pull" the exhaust out). (Sound right, exhaust-engineer guys?)
Me, I opted not to install an x-pipe with my headers 'cause 1) the additional cost of the piece, and 2) my mechanic said that on this application it would mostly mellow the sounds and cut down on some popping -- neither of which I was (or am) concerned about.
Hope this helps!
-Kirk
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From: paradise valley az. us
Re: Long tube header questions (C5LOU)
Theres a new kid on the block!!! 2 days ago I removed my TPIS which I still love and XTREME motor sports installed Bellanger Tri Y long tubes on my 99
the SOTP is amazing and the build quality is like no other long tube I've seen.
I believe Xtreme has an exclusive but if your going to spend more than TPIS and still want 1 3/4 and the Tri Y design and a good rear wheel kick in the pants call XTREME @480-517-4969 there hand assembled nicest coating and most important I believe the fastest.Good Luck David s.
PS.Come by the XTREME booth at the RTE 66 show and I'll be showing off my monster LPE Stage2 Twin Turbo.D.S.
the SOTP is amazing and the build quality is like no other long tube I've seen.
I believe Xtreme has an exclusive but if your going to spend more than TPIS and still want 1 3/4 and the Tri Y design and a good rear wheel kick in the pants call XTREME @480-517-4969 there hand assembled nicest coating and most important I believe the fastest.Good Luck David s.
PS.Come by the XTREME booth at the RTE 66 show and I'll be showing off my monster LPE Stage2 Twin Turbo.D.S.
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Re: Long tube header questions (davidmax)
There are also TTS headers. Top notch quality, design and function. As good as they come:) Ceramic coated inside and out.
RG
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