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May 15, 2014 | 01:31 PM

DarkZ06

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Guys with headers

Have you had any problems on long road trips with them installed, any over heating of other components? I'm about to head out in the morning for a long trip, first time with headers on the car.

May 15, 2014 | 01:39 PM

tsbbzm

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Originally Posted by DarkZ06

Have you had any problems on long road trips with them installed, any over heating of other components? I'm about to head out in the morning for a long trip, first time with headers on the car.

No problems here, I've have BBK Ceramic Headers installed for about three years, and never once had any issues.

May 15, 2014 | 02:09 PM

slvr bulit

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I have LG street's and haven't had a problem. longest trip has only been 300 miles though.

May 15, 2014 | 03:13 PM

QCVette

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I have LG pro's and haven't had a problem. Last year I made a 1700 mile trip over to the Tail of the Dragon with no issues.

Have fun on your trip.

May 15, 2014 | 03:23 PM

tlove32

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I've had LT headers for the last 8 years, and haven't had one issue with heat.

May 15, 2014 | 03:51 PM

DarkZ06

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Cool deal, thanks guys

May 15, 2014 | 05:02 PM

Rob Petyo

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American Racing Headers with no problems - 3 trips from Jersey to Florida

You might want to bring a tire repair kit - my 2 cents

May 15, 2014 | 05:40 PM

mre1974

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I have a set of Breathless Racing's Long Tube headers that are running into the factory cats. NO issues with short or long drives. Had them for about 3 years now. You should be fine.

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May 15, 2014 | 05:44 PM

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Kooks ceramic coated here Ohio to Florida 3 times never an issue agree take plug kit and small jack with you. Most of all be safe

May 15, 2014 | 07:57 PM

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Sit in this hot weather in Orlando all the time. If anything was going to get baked it would be down here and so far so good.

May 15, 2014 | 08:05 PM

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Headers, regardless of brand, aren't usually the source of heating/overheating "problems" with other components. Rather, it's ALL about the routing and/or positioning of said components relative to the proximity of the headers.

Easy as that.

May 15, 2014 | 08:36 PM

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Silverbullet00

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Dynatech Supermaxx here for several years now, no problem!

May 16, 2014 | 01:09 AM

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striper

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LG streets for many years now and absolutely no problems ever with or due to headers. I've made several long distance trips - NJ to Fla, BG in KY, western VA, all without incidents.

May 16, 2014 | 07:02 AM

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540i 6spd

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Originally Posted by slvr bulit

I have LG street's and haven't had a problem. longest trip has only been 300 miles though.

LG headers plus a cam. Temps stay steady at 185-190 at all times.

May 16, 2014 | 07:04 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkZ06

Have you had any problems on long road trips with them installed, any over heating of other components? I'm about to head out in the morning for a long trip, first time with headers on the car.

I have the LG Pro's, NEVER had any sort of any type of issues, have a good road trip!!

May 16, 2014 | 07:12 AM

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LG Super Pro's... Longest trip TX to Eureka Springs... Did manage to melt one of my spark plug wires.... Good thing I had a spare...

May 16, 2014 | 07:54 AM

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Blow Torch

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No problem on any trip
HOWEVER; you do need to make sure to route any wires or lines (O2s, starter, etc) away from them or they will melt and you will have OTHER issues

May 16, 2014 | 09:11 AM

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Tom Keitzer

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Kooks long tubes here in South Carolina. Many trips and never an issue.

May 16, 2014 | 11:55 AM

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guys with headers

I'm looking to install ARH on my 2000 c5 convertible. I already have borla stingers and breathless cold air intake. Any of you guys running headers on a convertible? How is the sound? Is it bareable on long trips or is it just way to loud? Thanks for your input.