Vert Owners w/headers-need your input
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Landenberg PA
When I first got my car I installed Quadapower cat back, wasn't real happy, very loud. Then gutted the interior and sound proofed it, made it tolerable. Before I replaced that system I installed XS Power 1 7/8 headers with high flow cats and 3" x pipe. The headers made the exhaust more of a tuned sound and as others stated sounds mild until you can it. I love the sound of the exhaust the way it is !!!
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Wisconsin
you get what you pay for, if you want a set that you won't have to clearance the tunnel, worry if your o2 sensors wiring will melt, or any of the other hassles you read in those posts get a set of arh or lgs or kooks.
1/4 mile/AutoX
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Buffalo Texas
once I cut a tab off the bellhousing very easy. for half the cost of the others to me it's a no brainer, If someone gave me one of the top brands, I wouldn't take the XS Power's off.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Long Grove IL
My convertible came with the Kooks long tubes from the previous owner. I believe they're 1 7/8". They're a snug fit, but the construction appears top notch. This has the full 3" catted X pipe. Originally it had a over axle section which was a borla stinger knockoff which in my opinion was too loud considering I drive home from work in the middle of the night regularly. I replaced it with the LG big 3 which has a much deeper and quieter sound.
I would keep your TIs on the car and see how it is. The headers and high-flow cats can make a huge difference in the sound over stock manifolds.
I would keep your TIs on the car and see how it is. The headers and high-flow cats can make a huge difference in the sound over stock manifolds.
Last edited by Cliff8928; Jul 17, 2016 at 11:17 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Ga
My convertible came with the Kooks long tubes from the previous owner. I believe they're 1 7/8". They're a snug fit, but the construction appears top notch. This has the full 3" catted X pipe. Originally it had a over axle section which was a borla stinger knockoff which in my opinion was too loud considering I drive home from work in the middle of the night regularly. I replaced it with the LG big 3 which has a much deeper and quieter sound.
I would keep your TIs on the car and see how it is. The headers and high-flow cats can make a huge difference in the sound over stock manifolds.
I would keep your TIs on the car and see how it is. The headers and high-flow cats can make a huge difference in the sound over stock manifolds.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 799
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From: Landenberg PA
That is the million $ (or couple of hundred $ ) question. Since I will need to source the install I can see how the labor bill can quickly eat up any savings if I go with a lower cost option.
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