LT Headers
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Drifting
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From: Toronto Ontario
LT Headers
I've been on the fence on what to do with long tubes of late (and for posing this question... after all how many header threads do we need?).
After doing a ton of research here on the forum all I am left with is more uncertainty. The search yielded a lot of header threads but from 8 years ago! Not sure why.
I'm looking for a good LT header that will give me the best useable power for a daily summer driven street car that might see the occasional trip to the 1/4 track. I am not concerned about peak numbers but am looking for something that will have good "under the curve" numbers. I want something that will work well with my 3200 Yank converter and 3.42 gears plus sound really good. I have a Borla Stinger exhaust with Borla x-pipe and would like the headers to add some extra "meanness" to the car but something that won't be overkill on those summer road trips.
Any feedback, recommendations or thoughts?
Thanks!
After doing a ton of research here on the forum all I am left with is more uncertainty. The search yielded a lot of header threads but from 8 years ago! Not sure why.
I'm looking for a good LT header that will give me the best useable power for a daily summer driven street car that might see the occasional trip to the 1/4 track. I am not concerned about peak numbers but am looking for something that will have good "under the curve" numbers. I want something that will work well with my 3200 Yank converter and 3.42 gears plus sound really good. I have a Borla Stinger exhaust with Borla x-pipe and would like the headers to add some extra "meanness" to the car but something that won't be overkill on those summer road trips.
Any feedback, recommendations or thoughts?
Thanks!
Last edited by Polar Jet; Apr 29, 2010 at 01:03 PM.
Racer
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From: Lees Summit Mo
I've been on the fence on what to do with long tubes of late (and for posing this question... after all how many header threads do we need?).
After doing a ton of research here on the forum all I am left with is more uncertainty. The search yielded a lot of header threads but from 8 years ago! Not sure why.
I'm looking for a good LT header that will give me the best useable power for a daily summer driven street car that might see the occasional trip to the 1/4 track. I am not concerned about peak numbers but am looking for something that will have good "under the curve" numbers. I want something that will work well with my 3200 Yank converter and 3.42 gears plus sound really good. I have a Borla Stinger exhaust with Borla x-pipe and would like the headers to add some extra "meanness" to the car but something that won't be overkill on those summer road trips.
Any feedback, recommendations or thoughts?
Thanks!
After doing a ton of research here on the forum all I am left with is more uncertainty. The search yielded a lot of header threads but from 8 years ago! Not sure why.
I'm looking for a good LT header that will give me the best useable power for a daily summer driven street car that might see the occasional trip to the 1/4 track. I am not concerned about peak numbers but am looking for something that will have good "under the curve" numbers. I want something that will work well with my 3200 Yank converter and 3.42 gears plus sound really good. I have a Borla Stinger exhaust with Borla x-pipe and would like the headers to add some extra "meanness" to the car but something that won't be overkill on those summer road trips.
Any feedback, recommendations or thoughts?
Thanks!
LG Streets with high flow cats...... Very nice usable power (tourque) gain and very nice sound enhancment
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '06
You're going to get as many opinions as there are header manufacturers. Plus, you will get varying dyno numbers among installations of the same brand....pretty open ended question.
Not too many people (if any) have installed multiple brands/manufactures of headers to do comparisons.
Good luck with your decision
Nick
Not too many people (if any) have installed multiple brands/manufactures of headers to do comparisons.
Good luck with your decision
Nick
Safety Car
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From: Jackson Tn
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
any long tube headers will get you what your looking for. What you need to decide on is what you want to spend. I would buy a set that people report back "good fit" because if you have fit problems, it's a bitch to work through.
Instructor
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From: Fort Smith Arkansas
I say do it , I am happy that I did even though the install was a pain in the @$$ ( just because of limited lifting equipment ) .I bought the OBX and they came with everything that I needed X-pipe and all . A thought for you is that you could sell your X-pipe and not have as much cash in your new complete header x pipe setup !
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Drifting
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From: Toronto Ontario
Right now it seems like I'm trying to choose between LG and Dynatech. I can get a great deal on the Dynatechs but don't mind spending the money on something more "top notch" if it is worth it. LG seems to recommend the LG Streets for my application. Anyone with this setup and Borla Stingers know how these sound and perform?
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From: Hazel Green, Wi www.doubledmods.com
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
I am very happy with my OBX setup
shipped over 100 sets of these now and only one issue and that was a collector that was welded wrong. OBX took care of it and replaced it for the customer.
649.99 shipped for the non catted
849.99 shipped for the catted
I am sending orders daily to OBX
http://www.doubledmods.com/EXHAUST_c10.htm
shipped over 100 sets of these now and only one issue and that was a collector that was welded wrong. OBX took care of it and replaced it for the customer.
649.99 shipped for the non catted
849.99 shipped for the catted
I am sending orders daily to OBX
http://www.doubledmods.com/EXHAUST_c10.htm
Melting Slicks
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From: ATL
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
I am very happy with my OBX setup
shipped over 100 sets of these now and only one issue and that was a collector that was welded wrong. OBX took care of it and replaced it for the customer.
649.99 shipped for the non catted
849.99 shipped for the catted
I am sending orders daily to OBX
http://www.doubledmods.com/EXHAUST_c10.htm
shipped over 100 sets of these now and only one issue and that was a collector that was welded wrong. OBX took care of it and replaced it for the customer.
649.99 shipped for the non catted
849.99 shipped for the catted
I am sending orders daily to OBX
http://www.doubledmods.com/EXHAUST_c10.htm
Those look like another brand I have seen.
Drifting
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From: Whitby
Hey Rob, I'd recommend American Racing Headers, I got a set from 2kool for my 02 Camaro and they are top notch! Or Champion Motors... I believe carrys LG headers.
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Safety Car
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From: You know your drunk when you swerve to miss the tree then you realize its your air freshener! Covington Ga
I have been using the XS Power headers for 3 years and have not had a single problem ( not coated I like the burnt look). Half the price and great gains. Im made 413rwhp before my FAST 92 setup with bolt ons and a cam.
Team Owner
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
It will come down to personal preference and your wallet - there are the very top of the line like ARH, Kooks etc.
"BUT" I have watched many tests and Dyno runs with different headers and some yeilding only a few HP more than the others - which is minimal for some of the exobitant prices out there.
Get one that offers a package deal like LT's, Hiflow cats & X-pipe for a price you can afford
Thanks,Matt
"BUT" I have watched many tests and Dyno runs with different headers and some yeilding only a few HP more than the others - which is minimal for some of the exobitant prices out there.
Get one that offers a package deal like LT's, Hiflow cats & X-pipe for a price you can afford
Thanks,Matt
Le Mans Master
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From: Communist Colorado
I had LG Streets on a 02 Z06 that I sold. I now have another 02 Z06 with TPIS headers on it. I noticed a bit more seat of the pants improvemnet with the LG's. To the credit of the car I sold, it only had 16k miles on it. When I put the TPIS set on my current car it had 74k miles. Not sure if thats a factor or not, just thought Id add that info.
Instructor
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From: Zachary LA
[QUOTE=Rob01C5;1573922480]Right now it seems like I'm trying to choose between LG and Dynatech. I can get a great deal on the Dynatechs but don't mind spending the money on something more "top notch" if it is worth it. LG seems to recommend the LG Streets for my application. Anyone with this setup and Borla Stingers know how these sound and perform?
I have LG streets w/ the Borla exhaust and I love it. Get off the fence, you will love it.
I have LG streets w/ the Borla exhaust and I love it. Get off the fence, you will love it.
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Drifting
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From: Toronto Ontario
I think I am leaning towards the LG Pros - just in case I decide to forgo a C6 and S/C the C5. I am curious as to the sound between LG and Dynatech. One person I talked to with the Dynatechs said the car didn't get any louder. I want something a bit louder and a bit meaner.