Header install complete w/ pics
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Torrance CA
Header install complete w/ pics
Last weekend, I was able to finally get my headers installed. I went with B&B Tri-Flow shorty headers that I was able to pick up for $500 used for less than 200 miles. I know the consensus here is that shorty headers are a waste, but I live in California and don't want to drive an illegal car.
I had the headers coated with Jet-Hot Sterling ($195) so they should never tarnish. Here is a comparison of the stock and B&B headers
I thought the B&B's were well made and seemed about half the weight of the stock headers.
Here is a pic with coil packs removed and the passenger header out.
A pic of the Corvette Permagrin
Here is the final install pics.
Drivers side
Passenger side
Overall, I can't say I notice any SOTP improvement. The sound is a bit deeper and improved in my opinion. I have Corsa Tourings so it is not too agressive. At WOT, it is louder and sounds pretty sweet.
I am happy with them, but they are a bit pricey for what they offer. They do look better than stock though. As far as the 3 hour install time B&B quotes. Ya right; maybe after your 3rd or 4th time doing it. It took me a pretty solid 8 hours of work, but it was fun. Isn't that what it is all about?
Cheers,
Brian
I had the headers coated with Jet-Hot Sterling ($195) so they should never tarnish. Here is a comparison of the stock and B&B headers
I thought the B&B's were well made and seemed about half the weight of the stock headers.
Here is a pic with coil packs removed and the passenger header out.
A pic of the Corvette Permagrin
Here is the final install pics.
Drivers side
Passenger side
Overall, I can't say I notice any SOTP improvement. The sound is a bit deeper and improved in my opinion. I have Corsa Tourings so it is not too agressive. At WOT, it is louder and sounds pretty sweet.
I am happy with them, but they are a bit pricey for what they offer. They do look better than stock though. As far as the 3 hour install time B&B quotes. Ya right; maybe after your 3rd or 4th time doing it. It took me a pretty solid 8 hours of work, but it was fun. Isn't that what it is all about?
Cheers,
Brian
C5 General
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From: Boosted in Manhattan & Round Rock TX. President of the Non Club Club of Kansas and Round Rock , Not the flat part.
You did it yourself, hats off to you.
Im thinking about some LTs now that I have a catback.
Paul G.
Im thinking about some LTs now that I have a catback.
Paul G.
Team Owner
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
Excellent work and kudos to you for doing it yourself. Nothing feels better than installing a mod yourself. You gain knowledge about your C5, satisfaction for doing yourself and sav a boatload of scratch. I wouldn't worry about meeting their optomistic install times - I always take longer than the prescribed times because I'm either combining it with other tasks or taking my time to clean, inspect other systems while I'm there, taking pictures and having tostop for interruptions, etc.
Enjoy and congrats on a job well done.
Enjoy and congrats on a job well done.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: tampa florida
Great job!!!
Don't beleive the BS about the shorty headers, they will make power and tourque. I just reccetnly swithched to LT (had pace setters) but only cause I have upgraded heads and cam. On a stock motor shorty headers are a great mod for the money and ease of installation.
Brad
Don't beleive the BS about the shorty headers, they will make power and tourque. I just reccetnly swithched to LT (had pace setters) but only cause I have upgraded heads and cam. On a stock motor shorty headers are a great mod for the money and ease of installation.
Brad
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From: Not on either liberal coast.
If I were ever to install headers, the short version are probably what I'd go with for pretty much the same reasons as you. It's to bad the headers aren't more visible in the confines of the C5/Z06 engine bay once installed.
I've never seen the oem cast manifolds w/o the shielding...I think they'd look good with a nice JET HOT or HPC finish...
I've never seen the oem cast manifolds w/o the shielding...I think they'd look good with a nice JET HOT or HPC finish...
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Burning Brakes
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From: Torrance CA
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I think they are in AZ.
Don't forget to mention the forum discount,I believe it saves you 10 or 15%
Mine were 165 a couple years ago....