X2 on that, cant beat ARH 1 7/8 with 3" out back, if u have another $800 bucks thnan buy 3" catback from LG they call Big 3 it sounds great too.
[Z06] i need help on headers-what kind?
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i need help on headers-what kind?
i am looking for the most powerful set of headers,,i have a 2002 z06,,,,,i have a new cam,,and new billy boat exhaust,,,,and need those headers,,,,,i know there are many types,,,,but i am thinking down the road i will get a super charger also,,,so i need to keep that in mind,,,,,,i hear lg and kooks are the 2 i need to think of,(thats what ive been told),,,im also a big sound guy,,,,love the rumble,,,and my bb's make that happen,,,,,so forum,,,,a little help with some suggestions,,,,thanks people ! 
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I got LG Headers. Amazing performance, headers were easy to install.
BUT!!!!!!
Their instructions are sh*t, the cats and intermediate pipes and x pipe are a bitch to line up, their instructions are completely worthless and complete ****, the O2 sensor wiring takes a great deal of thinking to get right, and their instructions are utter ****.
Seriously, when my two dogs take a sh*t, it has a higher worth than those install instructions.
BUT!!!!!!
Their instructions are sh*t, the cats and intermediate pipes and x pipe are a bitch to line up, their instructions are completely worthless and complete ****, the O2 sensor wiring takes a great deal of thinking to get right, and their instructions are utter ****.
Seriously, when my two dogs take a sh*t, it has a higher worth than those install instructions.
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I got LG Headers. Amazing performance, headers were easy to install.
BUT!!!!!!
Their instructions are sh*t, the cats and intermediate pipes and x pipe are a bitch to line up, their instructions are completely worthless and complete ****, the O2 sensor wiring takes a great deal of thinking to get right, and their instructions are utter ****.
Seriously, when my two dogs take a sh*t, it has a higher worth than those install instructions.
BUT!!!!!!
Their instructions are sh*t, the cats and intermediate pipes and x pipe are a bitch to line up, their instructions are completely worthless and complete ****, the O2 sensor wiring takes a great deal of thinking to get right, and their instructions are utter ****.
Seriously, when my two dogs take a sh*t, it has a higher worth than those install instructions.
Mine lined right up, had no problems whatsoever. My instructions were fine but who needs instructions to put on headers?
You want go wrong with whatever you buy., Kooks, LG's or ARH's
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I put in ARH headers last summer and the fit was great. Did it in the garage on jack stands. Quality of material was outsanding. They are also great guys to talk to if you have questions. Sounded great and after a tune the HP increase really came on.
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you are going to get ten diff options here lol. people recommend what they have. there is a guy in the c6 tech section that did a comparo of the 1 3/4 and 1 7/8 headers. it is a honest test between the kooks 1 3/4 and arh 1 7/8 test. but keep in mind the that the lg headers are longer so their performance down low should be better. i am in the same boat right now. every vendor has given me great prices and customer service. think about what you want out of your car above all else.what is good for someone elses setup/needs may not be best for car/needs. i am ordering a set on friday and i am still not sure which kit is best for me lol. i really need to figure out how much i am going to my car before i buy 
contact:
Tom at ARH
George at KOOKS
Anthony at LGM
all these guys have been great to deal with which makes the decision harder.
contact:
Tom at ARH
George at KOOKS
Anthony at LGM
all these guys have been great to deal with which makes the decision harder.
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I installed ARH 1 7/8s with 3" catted x-pipe a few months ago. Install was easy except for the right side that required some extra force. Sound is nice. I haven't been able to dyno it yet.
I'm having trouble getting my exhaust tips lined up though. Anyone run into this on a LT / mid-pipe install?
I'm having trouble getting my exhaust tips lined up though. Anyone run into this on a LT / mid-pipe install?
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I installed ARH 1 7/8s with 3" catted x-pipe a few months ago. Install was easy except for the right side that required some extra force. Sound is nice. I haven't been able to dyno it yet.
I'm having trouble getting my exhaust tips lined up though. Anyone run into this on a LT / mid-pipe install?
I'm having trouble getting my exhaust tips lined up though. Anyone run into this on a LT / mid-pipe install?
Hope this helps.