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Old May 18, 2007 | 10:41 AM
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A guy at work has a set of TPIS coated headers that he's selling for $300. I know they're not among the most popular brands, but at this price, should I consider getting them? I have a Corsa touring cat back system on now.
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Old May 18, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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A guy at work has a set of TPIS coated headers that he's selling for $300. I know they're not among the most popular brands, but at this price, should I consider getting them? I have a Corsa touring cat back system on now.
I had them on my Blower setup and they were decent and for the price they are a very good budget header, unless your are looking for the last couple of HP then go with these, the LG's, Kooks, and American Racing are all 1k or more depending on the setup. So unless you are building for 500+ rwhp nothing wrong with TPIS
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Old May 18, 2007 | 11:35 AM
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they were on my car when purchased
easy to install, decent quality, just don't make the most HP #'s
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Old May 18, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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I just put them on my car. the install was good and they fit well. I love mine
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Originally Posted by jfrc
they were on my car when purchased
easy to install, decent quality, just don't make the most HP #'s
Originally Posted by 02gt350
I just put them on my car. the install was good and they fit well. I love mine
2 more votes a no brainer for $300
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Old May 18, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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Thanks for making my wallet easier to carry this weekend, guys.
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Old May 18, 2007 | 12:13 PM
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Go for it! Much better than spending $1K for 30hp. I have them on my blower setup and I bought them for about the same price used. My tuner actually was able to eek out 30hp for me!
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For $300? JUMP ON THAT DEAL NOW!!!

They may not be the best in the world but they will give you at least 10-15rwhp.....i know because i had a set before switching to LG Pros.
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seem to be ok for me
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