Header question
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Racer
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From: Agawam Mass
Header question
Hey guys I have a 99 Nassau blue c5 just wondering I'm lookin at buying long tube headers saw a great deal on tsp headers without the x-pipe my question is I was gonna use those headers and mate them to my stock h-pipe (possible take cats off)
is there any problem with doing that
and is there any benefits to getting a set with the x-pipe
any help appreciated thanks
is there any problem with doing that
and is there any benefits to getting a set with the x-pipe
any help appreciated thanks
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Tried 'TSP' headers on my car...
too quiet/ restrictive.
Went with LG PRos, ceramic coated (highly recommended) Random Tech cats into X pipe with Borla Stingers.
The LG's, are night and day better than TSP in my book. Kooks are also a great brand.
frank
too quiet/ restrictive.Went with LG PRos, ceramic coated (highly recommended) Random Tech cats into X pipe with Borla Stingers.
The LG's, are night and day better than TSP in my book. Kooks are also a great brand.
frank
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I have the Kooks long tube headers with the hi flow green cats. Kooks headers install easily with out having to jack up the engine or disconnecting the steering shaft or removing the starter. Just unbolted and moved the ground strap out of the way and they slip up from underneath in seconds. They fit perfectly, no clearance issues like other brands. I had mine ceramic coated for heat and appearance, highly recommended. Also since the Kooks headers are so easily installed and their great fitment it will be much less of a hassle down the road to change out the starter if needed or to replace a clutch, another reason that I chose Kooks plus the quality is second to none.
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Racer
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Car is a 99 so doesn't have to pass emissions anymore just safety so no problems with passing inspection
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Really looking to keep cost down since I'm trying to build this on a budget I have a c6 that has slp headers sounds great but we're expensive
seems like c5 prices aren't that far off 🤔
Really trtin to build just a budget car fastest way possible without breaking the bank so whatever makes the car loudest the cheapest I have corsa touring exhaust and not really happy with the sound not very loud so figure Headers will make it a lot louder
seems like c5 prices aren't that far off 🤔
Really trtin to build just a budget car fastest way possible without breaking the bank so whatever makes the car loudest the cheapest I have corsa touring exhaust and not really happy with the sound not very loud so figure Headers will make it a lot louder
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Mine is a '99 and what is great about Kooks is that they are one of the few header manufacturers that build them to specifically fit the '97-'00 model year C5's. No air tube modifications necessary. In Florida there are no emission inspections but I kept my car emission legal anyway, it really doesn't affect the HP or torque at all. Look at Maryland Speed, they offer the best deals on Kooks headers, that y gave me the best price by far.
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Really looking to keep cost down since I'm trying to build this on a budget I have a c6 that has slp headers sounds great but we're expensive
seems like c5 prices aren't that far off 🤔
Really trtin to build just a budget car fastest way possible without breaking the bank so whatever makes the car loudest the cheapest I have corsa touring exhaust and not really happy with the sound not very loud so figure Headers will make it a lot louder
seems like c5 prices aren't that far off 🤔
Really trtin to build just a budget car fastest way possible without breaking the bank so whatever makes the car loudest the cheapest I have corsa touring exhaust and not really happy with the sound not very loud so figure Headers will make it a lot louder
Back in my Honda days my best friend ended up having to go to driver re-education training for having a few too many altered exhaust / altered ride height tickets. I know typically V8s get more of a free pass than inline 4 / boxers by nature, but it's something to be aware of if you're going obnoxiously loud for the sake of being loud.
I do agree the Corsa touring is quiet (that's what I've got on my car as it came with it).
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Be careful going too loud. A lot of inspection stations in MA are cracking down on altered exhaust. An annoyed LEO could give you a ticket which is a moving violation in MA.
Back in my Honda days my best friend ended up having to go to driver re-education training for having a few too many altered exhaust / altered ride height tickets. I know typically V8s get more of a free pass than inline 4 / boxers by nature, but it's something to be aware of if you're going obnoxiously loud for the sake of being loud.
I do agree the Corsa touring is quiet (that's what I've got on my car as it came with it).
Back in my Honda days my best friend ended up having to go to driver re-education training for having a few too many altered exhaust / altered ride height tickets. I know typically V8s get more of a free pass than inline 4 / boxers by nature, but it's something to be aware of if you're going obnoxiously loud for the sake of being loud.
I do agree the Corsa touring is quiet (that's what I've got on my car as it came with it).
Really don't want this car that loud but want it to make some sound right now I feel like I'm driving a Prius 🤣
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Mine is a '99 and what is great about Kooks is that they are one of the few header manufacturers that build them to specifically fit the '97-'00 model year C5's. No air tube modifications necessary. In Florida there are no emission inspections but I kept my car emission legal anyway, it really doesn't affect the HP or torque at all. Look at Maryland Speed, they offer the best deals on Kooks headers, that y gave me the best price by far.
2.) Will American Racing headers require air tube modifications?
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I've got the TSP long tubes on my '99. I recall someone above saying they're 'too restrictive', but I'm managing 700+ to the wheels through them.
Don't remove the cats. Get a set of high flow cats and put them on. Your potential grand children will thank you, and street cars have been shown to make LESS power without the cats.
An X-pipe will make slightly more power than an H-, but you're not likely to notice any difference on a basically stock engine.
If your budget will support it, but new high flow cats and an X-pipe.
If you're doing it on the cheap, just move your stock cats and modify the existing H-pipe.
Don't remove the cats. Get a set of high flow cats and put them on. Your potential grand children will thank you, and street cars have been shown to make LESS power without the cats.
An X-pipe will make slightly more power than an H-, but you're not likely to notice any difference on a basically stock engine.
If your budget will support it, but new high flow cats and an X-pipe.
If you're doing it on the cheap, just move your stock cats and modify the existing H-pipe.
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Agawam Mass
I've got the TSP long tubes on my '99. I recall someone above saying they're 'too restrictive', but I'm managing 700+ to the wheels through them.
Don't remove the cats. Get a set of high flow cats and put them on. Your potential grand children will thank you, and street cars have been shown to make LESS power without the cats.
An X-pipe will make slightly more power than an H-, but you're not likely to notice any difference on a basically stock engine.
If your budget will support it, but new high flow cats and an X-pipe.
If you're doing it on the cheap, just move your stock cats and modify the existing H-pipe.
Don't remove the cats. Get a set of high flow cats and put them on. Your potential grand children will thank you, and street cars have been shown to make LESS power without the cats.
An X-pipe will make slightly more power than an H-, but you're not likely to notice any difference on a basically stock engine.
If your budget will support it, but new high flow cats and an X-pipe.
If you're doing it on the cheap, just move your stock cats and modify the existing H-pipe.
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AR headers are quality built headers that fit well and do not require air tube modifications. They don't install as easily as Kooks though.