Headers Installed- love my headers
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Drifting
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Headers Installed- love my headers
Got my Xs power headers on friday night but rain prevented me from a test drive. Today was a beautiful sunny day on the Outer Banks so I took it out for it's maiden run with the new headers and low restriction cats. All I gotta say is "WOW"! With no tune yet the car hauls "BUTT"!
I know it's just S.O.P. but I know it now runs much stronger than before. The headers were pretty easy to install and fit perfectly!
I blocked off the a.i.r. tubes and pulled the # 50 fuse but no codes yet [fingers crossed]. I'll have the a.i.r. tuned out when I save up enough for a dyno tune. I think the car would run a high 12 second E.T. right now with a set of slicks!
It feels very strong.
Thanks again to Huron Speed for a great product and no B.S.!
You guys "ROCK"!!!!
I know it's just S.O.P. but I know it now runs much stronger than before. The headers were pretty easy to install and fit perfectly!
I blocked off the a.i.r. tubes and pulled the # 50 fuse but no codes yet [fingers crossed]. I'll have the a.i.r. tuned out when I save up enough for a dyno tune. I think the car would run a high 12 second E.T. right now with a set of slicks!
It feels very strong.Thanks again to Huron Speed for a great product and no B.S.!
You guys "ROCK"!!!!
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I just finished up the install of my XSPower Long Tube headers as well today and absolutely love em! Great price and very nice looking/sounding product! Cant wait to tune the car and really take advantage of the added HP! 
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
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Congrats on the mod. When I get ready to install some LT headers on mine, I'll give these some serious consideration.
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I already installed a Corsa Indy Pro exchaust sytem, so if I added long tube headers, should I still install an X-pipe or do the long tubes replace the X-pipe and extend all the way back to the exhaust? In general, when you install new "Long Tube Headers" what components are actually replaced/extended?
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A quick question from a performance newbie...
I already installed a Corsa Indy Pro exchaust sytem, so if I added long tube headers, should I still install an X-pipe or do the long tubes replace the X-pipe and extend all the way back to the exhaust? In general, when you install new "Long Tube Headers" what components are actually replaced/extended?
I already installed a Corsa Indy Pro exchaust sytem, so if I added long tube headers, should I still install an X-pipe or do the long tubes replace the X-pipe and extend all the way back to the exhaust? In general, when you install new "Long Tube Headers" what components are actually replaced/extended?
Everything is basically replaced from the engine back to the cat backs.
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Thanks. Can a Corsa X-pipe be used or does each specific brand header require their own brand X-pipe?
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Congrats on your new Headers,
I have had them since June, I love them also. I see that you double nutted the bolts on the xpipe to the header watch those nuts because I have lost one after about a month, I have been OK since.
I was very impressed in my power gains, sound and throttle response with the headers. I scare people when I start my car now. Wait till you feel the torque when you come off an exit ramp. These really woke up my 2000 coupe.
I have had them since June, I love them also. I see that you double nutted the bolts on the xpipe to the header watch those nuts because I have lost one after about a month, I have been OK since.
I was very impressed in my power gains, sound and throttle response with the headers. I scare people when I start my car now. Wait till you feel the torque when you come off an exit ramp. These really woke up my 2000 coupe.
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Congrats on your new Headers,
I have had them since June, I love them also. I see that you double nutted the bolts on the xpipe to the header watch those nuts because I have lost one after about a month, I have been OK since.
I was very impressed in my power gains, sound and throttle response with the headers. I scare people when I start my car now. Wait till you feel the torque when you come off an exit ramp. These really woke up my 2000 coupe.
I have had them since June, I love them also. I see that you double nutted the bolts on the xpipe to the header watch those nuts because I have lost one after about a month, I have been OK since.
I was very impressed in my power gains, sound and throttle response with the headers. I scare people when I start my car now. Wait till you feel the torque when you come off an exit ramp. These really woke up my 2000 coupe.
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