Are headers worth it????
Racer
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: Pittston PA
As per Corvette Magazine a few months ago: if you are not upgrading heads, cam intake, headers won't provide enough of an increase in power to justify the cost. However, when you do the other upgrades, you won't realize the maximum gains without headers, and a good free flow exhaust. So I guess the answer depends on other mods and upgrades.
Le Mans Master
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From: Twilight zone
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
As per Corvette Magazine a few months ago: if you are not upgrading heads, cam intake, headers won't provide enough of an increase in power to justify the cost. However, when you do the other upgrades, you won't realize the maximum gains without headers, and a good free flow exhaust. So I guess the answer depends on other mods and upgrades.
BUT,let me just say this. Personally, I know of one guy imparticular with only LG pro LT's,catback,an intake( not sure which one) and a good solid tune putting down 396 rwhp and gobs of TQ with his otherwise stock Z.
Now,if the average Z puts 350 -360 rwhp down, that is a pretty impressive result. NO?
So, I say even without MAJOR mods(heads/cam .etc.) they can be worth the buck
Flame suit on....
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: California
I bought the full LG street setup with x pipe, removable cats and also have borla stingers. The headers with a dyno tune added a strong boost in power, and make my car sound awesome. Also, under normal driving, not too loud, WOT, the car screams! You'll love'em. Definetaly worth it
Racer
Joined: May 2007
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From: San Antonio Texas
I am going to go out on a limb and subject myself to another bashing thread..........I realize I am taking on a magazine here as well
BUT,let me just say this. Personally, I know of one guy imparticular with only LG pro LT's,catback,an intake( not sure which one) and a good solid tune putting down 396 rwhp and gobs of TQ with his otherwise stock Z.
Now,if the average Z puts 350 -360 rwhp down, that is a pretty impressive result. NO?
So, I say even without MAJOR mods(heads/cam .etc.) they can be worth the buck
Flame suit on....
BUT,let me just say this. Personally, I know of one guy imparticular with only LG pro LT's,catback,an intake( not sure which one) and a good solid tune putting down 396 rwhp and gobs of TQ with his otherwise stock Z.
Now,if the average Z puts 350 -360 rwhp down, that is a pretty impressive result. NO?
So, I say even without MAJOR mods(heads/cam .etc.) they can be worth the buck
Flame suit on....
No flaming here! I totally agree. A friend of mine has a coupe and put 35Xrwhp down with CAI, headers, catback, and a tune. Thats over 400 at the crank!
Le Mans Master
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2024 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified
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2016 C5 of Year Finalist
My first mod, yes they are worth it. I bought ARH and am
pleased with fit ,finish , and performance.
pleased with fit ,finish , and performance.
