Headers?? Yes or No??

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Jun 17, 2009 | 02:57 PM

#21

JDaniel

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From: Kempner TX

St. Jude Donor '08-'09

I have the American Racing 1 7/8 primaries and 3" collectors with their 3" o/r X pipe connected to a 2 1/2 Borla Stinger and I LOVE the sound! I say HELL YES!

Jun 17, 2009 | 03:24 PM

#22

csexton

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From: Danville Virginia

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cod

I do plan on getting a Tune right after the Header install, Chuck Cow, ECS and Vette Dr's are all there tuning during Carlisle!

One of the main reason's i'm doing it at Carlisle, Headers installed by American Racing and Tune in the same tent or next one over.

One Stop Shopping gotta love it

Thanks!

Enjoy

Chuck

Jun 17, 2009 | 04:04 PM

#23

0TheRadioFlyer97

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From: Spring Texas

St. Jude Donor '08

Headers are one of the few modifications that improve BOTH power and fuel economy. Other than the initial part and installation cost, there is no downside to them.

Jun 17, 2009 | 04:09 PM

#24

ecoman

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From: naugatuck ct

Yes. I have a vert and love my headers not to loud when going easy but a big change when you nail it.

Jun 17, 2009 | 05:03 PM

#25

DevilMan02

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From: Broward County Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by GETOPLES

lots of drone with my Lg long tube and Borla Stingers.

Damn, that's the setup I'm going for (catless) and I have the borla straight pipes.

weeeeee drone here I come!

Jun 17, 2009 | 05:18 PM

#26

moserbe

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From: Wellsboro Pa

I have American Racing headers with hi flow cats, x-pipe and Corsa Touring mufflers. I have absolutely NO regrets and would do it again in a heart beat!!

Jun 17, 2009 | 05:28 PM

#27

mstromquist

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Just one word: YES

Jun 17, 2009 | 05:36 PM

#28

Optimus_C5

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From: If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door. South West Florida / Livin' The Dream

St. Jude Donor '12

No headers yet. My next "Go Fast Mod"

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Jun 17, 2009 | 05:41 PM

#29

clif

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From: Simpsonville SC

St. Jude Donor '09-'10

Do you want a few more HP? If so, go for it; If not, don't bother. Oh, if you ever plan on superchargerging, go ahead and go with a the 1-7/8" headers. I have the American Racing 1-7/8" on my vert. It screams!

Jun 17, 2009 | 05:58 PM

#30

MrMojoRisin921

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From: Los Angeles CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ikester

way to hijack the OP's thread

My brother's name is Jack and I saw him on a plane one time and said "Hi Jack!" and they arrested me, not sure why

Jun 17, 2009 | 06:42 PM

#31

GETOPLES

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From: Toronto Ontario

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevilMan02

Damn, that's the setup I'm going for (catless) and I have the borla straight pipes.

weeeeee drone here I come!

I LOVE it LOUD!!!!

Jun 17, 2009 | 06:47 PM

#32

Dominic Toretto

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From: 972 and 405

I say don't do it. Who wants a faster car with a better sound? Definitely not. Headers are lame.

-Alex

Jun 17, 2009 | 07:42 PM

#33

dobewillie

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From: lockport n.y

headers are a must

Jun 17, 2009 | 07:49 PM

#34

BigTattooMan

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From: Gastonia NC

St. Jude Donor '10

If you have the money YES.

Jun 17, 2009 | 08:49 PM

#35

ArcticWhite

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From: Regina SK

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRadioFlyer

Headers are one of the few modifications that improve BOTH power and fuel economy. Other than the initial part and installation cost, there is no downside to them.

I'm with the above. The first mod to every vehicle you own should be headers (all my vehicles get them). Better power & fuel economy. There is no downside other than price.

Jun 17, 2009 | 09:00 PM

#36

FrankTank

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From: Schaumburg IL

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St. Jude Donor '06-'10, '13

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexSmith

I say don't do it. Who wants a faster car with a better sound? Definitely not. Headers are lame.

-Alex

Jun 17, 2009 | 09:12 PM

#37

stingraymyway

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From: Out of Site...Out of Mind. Corvette: anything else is just transportation.

St. Jude Donor '09 thru '20

Headers, along with a few other mods, are in the future for my vette too.
Go for it.

Jun 18, 2009 | 09:49 AM

#38

Cod

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Bazinga!

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From: E-Town TN

St. Jude Donor '09

Thanks for the replies,

It looks like all Pro's and no Con's for the headers!

So I should go ahead and get the 1 7/8" ? I have no idea if i'll ever cam or supercharge it.... but I do know i plan on keeping this car for a very long time....

Jun 18, 2009 | 10:20 AM

#39

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From: Oklahoma City

St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17,'19,'22

Go for it. Mine is getting headers this weekend.

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