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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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So, I got bit by the bug and I really didnt want to start down this road because I knew I'd get addicted. It started with putting GHL Bullets on my car 2 months ago and now I want to do more more more. I was all set to do an intake but couldnt settle on the Honker or Vortex. Next think I know I've talked myself up in price to long tube headers.

I think this is a no brainer question but I'll probably see much more of a gain performance wise from say AR headers, off-road x-pipe and a tune than I would ever see from any intake system out there, right?

What will running headers do sound wise to the GHLs?

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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 11:06 PM
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its best to do intake and exhaust. more air in, more air out. it will definitely be quite a bit louder with long tube headers.
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 11:16 PM
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and if budget allows with headers HI-Flow cats
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If you dont have a Varram.. you will feel more with that.. I also have one for sell.. cheap...
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The Vararam will give you the biggest gain for an air intake system. But yes, the headers and tune will result in more hp gains than the intake alone.
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