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They should fit to stock cat back no problem, only thing you would be loosing out on is if you would want to go to a 3" cat back in the future as the stock cat backs are 2-1/2".
The X pipe is 3" that will be reduced down to 2-1/2"
FYI: My XS power cat backs are 2 1/2" , I don't think there is any real power loss running 2-1/2" cat backs unless you make BIG power
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Straight forward install,
They should fit to stock cat back no problem, only thing you would be loosing out on is if you would want to go to a 3" cat back in the future as the stock cat backs are 2-1/2".
The X pipe is 3" that will be reduced down to 2-1/2"
FYI: My XS power cat backs are 2 1/2" , I don't think there is any real power loss running 2-1/2" cat backs unless you make BIG power
They should fit to stock cat back no problem, only thing you would be loosing out on is if you would want to go to a 3" cat back in the future as the stock cat backs are 2-1/2".
The X pipe is 3" that will be reduced down to 2-1/2"
FYI: My XS power cat backs are 2 1/2" , I don't think there is any real power loss running 2-1/2" cat backs unless you make BIG power
By the way I live of Friedensthal Avenue and Tatamy road
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Spark Plugs
I m looking to order spark plugs NGK TR55's......part number 3915 but i get they are not compatible with my car and i should be getting NGK TR5. I read the forum and i know other vette owners are using.
Can anyone confirm that i just want to make sure i get the correct one. I believe the difference is the gap one the former is i believe 0.055 and the latter is 0.04.
Any clarification on this is greatly appreciated. I ofcourse would prefer getting the ngk tr5 because Autozone has it, the tr55 i have to order online
Can anyone confirm that i just want to make sure i get the correct one. I believe the difference is the gap one the former is i believe 0.055 and the latter is 0.04.
Any clarification on this is greatly appreciated. I ofcourse would prefer getting the ngk tr5 because Autozone has it, the tr55 i have to order online
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but he is on a budget. Nothing is more fun than a turbo car though. To the OP....
I would run a BR7EF plug, it is a colder plug and your tuner will be able to throw some more timing in it, the colder the plug you can use and the more usable timing there is, the more power will be generated.
And just to clear things up you will want the 3" X-pipe that merges at the end to a 2.5" so that you can bolt it right up to your factory cat-back exhaust or any other exhaust that utilizes 2.5". And solid choice on the ARH 1 7/8, same as I have and I love them.
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A question about the ARH I am looking at them and the option are w CATS and No CATS. Is NO CATS means OFF Road. So I will need the with CATS option right?
Second question if I get the 1 7/8" the X-Pipe is 3"X3" but I need 3 X 2 1/2" to be able to attach it to my stock mufflers. The 3 X 2 1/2" X-pipe comes with the 1 3/4" option or at least thats what I am finding out.
Second question if I get the 1 7/8" the X-Pipe is 3"X3" but I need 3 X 2 1/2" to be able to attach it to my stock mufflers. The 3 X 2 1/2" X-pipe comes with the 1 3/4" option or at least thats what I am finding out.
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From: Nazareth PA
So I have been looking into replacing my stock headers, exhaust. ARH (1 7/8 with a 3 X 2.5 x-pipe) was recommended so been looking into. I also found other brands like BBK, etc ofcourse I would like to have your comments of what you have and what you think and if there are any difference other than $$......
Also on a side note I just got a 160 T-thermostat and was wondering will the car throw errors or have issues if I install it without reprograming the on/off fan temp.....The reason I ask is I want to tune once after I am done with my header/x-pipe/muffler upgrade. So will the car perform normally
Thanks
RB
Also on a side note I just got a 160 T-thermostat and was wondering will the car throw errors or have issues if I install it without reprograming the on/off fan temp.....The reason I ask is I want to tune once after I am done with my header/x-pipe/muffler upgrade. So will the car perform normally
Thanks
RB
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So I have been looking into replacing my stock headers, exhaust. ARH (1 7/8 with a 3 X 2.5 x-pipe) was recommended so been looking into. I also found other brands like BBK, etc ofcourse I would like to have your comments of what you have and what you think and if there are any difference other than $$......
Also on a side note I just got a 160 T-thermostat and was wondering will the car throw errors or have issues if I install it without reprograming the on/off fan temp.....The reason I ask is I want to tune once after I am done with my header/x-pipe/muffler upgrade. So will the car perform normally
Thanks
RB
Also on a side note I just got a 160 T-thermostat and was wondering will the car throw errors or have issues if I install it without reprograming the on/off fan temp.....The reason I ask is I want to tune once after I am done with my header/x-pipe/muffler upgrade. So will the car perform normally
Thanks
RB
