Whats your favorite Headers
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While on this subject, what is the method that is used to make the determination whether you go with 1 7/8 or 1 3/4? Like the original poster (NightmareZ06), I have an '02 Z06, but I have a supercharger. Does that 1/8 of an inch really make a difference, just like on some mid pipes which are 1/2 inch difference (2.5" vs/ 3")?
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My favorite headers are the kind that have flanges for hair dryers on the ends of them. 
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I searched around and like everyone has said above, 3 are very close so then it comes down to fit and the shop i picked said the LG's were the easiest to instsall so thats what i have.
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I've had TSP headers and Dynamaxx Supermaxx *dynatech headers. The dynamaxx where much easier to install! Everything is bolt on! THe car sounds great after 4000rpm --you get a different tone--it's awesome. Your car still sounds relatively stock too. I also have hi-flow cats as well. With ti exhaust. IF you don't need that last 5 hp, go with the supermaxx if you want that last 5 hp--pay 300 more and get the LG's.
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Lots of good choices out there - but if I buy I think I will go with Dynatech's setup.
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I had Dynatech on my 346. The fit and finish was perfect and they performed well. I made 460RWHP on that engine with a 230-236 cam.
I'm running 1 7/8 American Racing LT's on my 403. Fit and finish is also very good and they have a true merge collector.
For a street car you will be hard pressed to beat the value of the best price on the Dynatechs.
I'm running 1 7/8 American Racing LT's on my 403. Fit and finish is also very good and they have a true merge collector.
For a street car you will be hard pressed to beat the value of the best price on the Dynatechs.
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Everyone will tell you the headers they choose are the best, just like cat-back exhaust. Noone ever has an apples to apples comparission to back up their claims of sound or HP.
Here are the choices I think you should pick from:
LG
Kooks
American Racing
Dynatech Supermax
Here are the choices I think you should pick from:
LG
Kooks
American Racing
Dynatech Supermax
and this is exactly why I never reply in these post that ask for "whats the best"I have LG's but how would I know they are the best. They certainly do all I expected of them and I am happy BUT I have a friend that just had American Racing Headers installed on his 06 Z06 and they also perform and sound terrific. I drove that car the day before installation AND the day of (just after) installation and it was a considerabe improvement in performance AND added a great sound....
BUT, it really is hard for most to give a true "what is best" answer without being able to make legitimate comparisons.
Last edited by Glennm27; May 10, 2007 at 09:26 AM.
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Lots of good choices in this thread. I don't think you can go wrong buying any of them. Like a previous poster mentioned, go with the 1 3/4" for a N/A application. Miles of Smiles.
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Think of it this way, if you are moving a lot of air through the car, (supercharger or stroked engine) then yes, you will need the 1 7/8" headers to help evacuate the extra air that comes with the power those combinations make. If you are a mostly bolton car, maybe with just a cam but stock cubes, you won't need anything bigger than
1 3/4" because you are still basically working with a stock engine, just a little more efficient now. You would have a lean condition if you put
1 7/8" headers on a car that didn't need them. Someone can chime in if thats an incorrect assessment, but that is my understanding.
1 3/4" because you are still basically working with a stock engine, just a little more efficient now. You would have a lean condition if you put
1 7/8" headers on a car that didn't need them. Someone can chime in if thats an incorrect assessment, but that is my understanding.
