[Z06] What size headers do I get?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Mukilteo Washington
What size headers do I get?
I'm looking at some LG longtubes for my 01' Z. I cruize it on the streets and will track it here pretty soon. I'm gonna keep the titanium in the back.
Do I get 1-3/4" tubes or 1-7/8?
Whats the differnece? The sound? The hp?
I don't plan on heavy mods, just intake/exhaust as far as the motor goes.
Thanks guys!
Do I get 1-3/4" tubes or 1-7/8?
Whats the differnece? The sound? The hp?
I don't plan on heavy mods, just intake/exhaust as far as the motor goes.
Thanks guys!
Le Mans Master
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From: Scarborough ONTARIO
Tested and proven search in perf section, who else swap to 1 7/8 headers from 1 3/4, gained all accross rpm....and even more uptop.... 1 7/8.....right of the bat modded or not...1 7/8 with 3x3 catted Xpipe.
Safety Car
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From: Sun City- Menifee Calif.
In my car the 1 7/8 ARH, 3" X, no cats, made the most gain above 4500 or so, held all the way to 6800. After hi flo cats added, it seemed to pick up a bit of lower end torque by the SOTP meter. works perfect for me with 3.90 gear.
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Burning Brakes
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Melting Slicks
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I run the LG streets + hi-flow cats on my 02Z.They connect to the stock exhaust....it's a great upgrade.Got mine from JW Motoring.
You'll be pleased with the extra power & sound.
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You'll be pleased with the extra power & sound.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Scarborough ONTARIO
Stay away from SW headers, thier X-pipe sucks, thier slip on header sucks, X-pipe is in million pieces.
For same money as SW, you can get AR 1 7/8 catted 3x3" X pipe.....AR hands down period.
I have installed Sofar SW, AR, kooks, Tpis, XS power, .....AR hands down...period (ficinsh, fit and quality).
For same money as SW, you can get AR 1 7/8 catted 3x3" X pipe.....AR hands down period.
I have installed Sofar SW, AR, kooks, Tpis, XS power, .....AR hands down...period (ficinsh, fit and quality).
Former Vendor
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From: Chagrin Falls Ohio
Stay away from SW headers, thier X-pipe sucks, thier slip on header sucks, X-pipe is in million pieces.
For same money as SW, you can get AR 1 7/8 catted 3x3" X pipe.....AR hands down period.
I have installed Sofar SW, AR, kooks, Tpis, XS power, .....AR hands down...period (ficinsh, fit and quality).
For same money as SW, you can get AR 1 7/8 catted 3x3" X pipe.....AR hands down period.
I have installed Sofar SW, AR, kooks, Tpis, XS power, .....AR hands down...period (ficinsh, fit and quality).
Street car with mild bolt ons, go the 1-3/4" route as this will yield better overall performance and provide a broad torque curve for instant throttle response. Choose the 1-7/8" when upgrading heads, cam & intake combos.