XSPower Longtube Header Thread
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These are only available for the 01-04 air systems correct? Do they come with the air for earlier vettes (99's)? If not, is there an extension for sale somewhere that will be able to hook the air system up for my 99? where could I get it? I'm not really interested in removing it at this point. Thanks in advance.
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These are only available for the 01-04 air systems correct? Do they come with the air for earlier vettes (99's)? If not, is there an extension for sale somewhere that will be able to hook the air system up for my 99? where could I get it? I'm not really interested in removing it at this point. Thanks in advance.
1.) Use the supplied block-offs and delete the AIR system.
2.) Replace the passenger side AIR tube with one from a 01-04 car, (drivers side is fine)
3.) Cut your passenger side AIR tube and extend the necessary distance with a type of hose. I do not recommend this, but have had customers do this in the past with great success! Fuel line is one example I remember someone using.
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Correct, 01-04. I myself had a 1999, and came up with 3 options for 97-00 cars using these headers.
1.) Use the supplied block-offs and delete the AIR system.
2.) Replace the passenger side AIR tube with one from a 01-04 car, (drivers side is fine)
3.) Cut your passenger side AIR tube and extend the necessary distance with a type of hose. I do not recommend this, but have had customers do this in the past with great success! Fuel line is one example I remember someone using.
1.) Use the supplied block-offs and delete the AIR system.
2.) Replace the passenger side AIR tube with one from a 01-04 car, (drivers side is fine)
3.) Cut your passenger side AIR tube and extend the necessary distance with a type of hose. I do not recommend this, but have had customers do this in the past with great success! Fuel line is one example I remember someone using.
Burning Brakes
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I have a 98 vert
as well as contact info on placing my order
thanks
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Certainly, but I think the options I posted would be much easier!
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header bolts
Hey Jon , should I buy header bolts are use the bolts that are on the manifolds now. In the past I have always used header bolts and a drop of locktight , what do you recommend I should use on these.
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Ok, i'm pretty sure i'm going to go with these headers, feedback seems to be great. I want to have everything I need to do the job correctly, so what exactly would I need to complete the install?
I have a 01 Z06, from what I gather, you reuse the header bolts, but it seems like it is a good idea to get new GM header gaskets?
Anything else? I'm thinking of changing the plugs and wires while i'm at it, any other thoughts? Car has 27k miles if that means anything.
I have a 01 Z06, from what I gather, you reuse the header bolts, but it seems like it is a good idea to get new GM header gaskets?
Anything else? I'm thinking of changing the plugs and wires while i'm at it, any other thoughts? Car has 27k miles if that means anything.
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just installed header on my 98 C5 6PD ,had it dyno tune this week, previously installed Ls6 intake GM HOT CAM blue springs, comp. push rods, vairaram intake & bbk . SOUND SUPER
385.4 RWHP
P.S. I did move my air tube on rt header back where it would bolt up to A.I.R. PIPE
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P.S. I did move my air tube on rt header back where it would bolt up to A.I.R. PIPE
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Ok, i'm pretty sure i'm going to go with these headers, feedback seems to be great. I want to have everything I need to do the job correctly, so what exactly would I need to complete the install?
I have a 01 Z06, from what I gather, you reuse the header bolts, but it seems like it is a good idea to get new GM header gaskets?
Anything else? I'm thinking of changing the plugs and wires while i'm at it, any other thoughts? Car has 27k miles if that means anything.
I have a 01 Z06, from what I gather, you reuse the header bolts, but it seems like it is a good idea to get new GM header gaskets?
Anything else? I'm thinking of changing the plugs and wires while i'm at it, any other thoughts? Car has 27k miles if that means anything.
You can reuse your bolts or run new, nothing imperative there. The gaskets I would run the GM ones. If yours are okay when you remove them you can reuse them. If they have developed a leak already or look rough, I would run some fresh GM ones. Other than that you should be good!
Jon