Reviews of TPS or Borla headers
07-20-2018, 10:31 PM
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Reviews of TPS or Borla headers
Hi All,
its time for headers and I like the idea of a $1000 set of USA made headers, I can't find any user reviews...
So, does Anyone have any independent reviews of the TPS c5 headers advertised on this site?
The borla xr1 (17259) long tube headers also have my eye, but I can't seem to find anything on those either.
After an absolute mess of a 5 week long ordeal with a product reseller(total crap bag), I'm probably going to buy direct or from a very large proven dealer, no matter which brand (lg, borla,TPS or other)
Any feedback is welcome, but person experience is preferred.
Thanks!
-brad
its time for headers and I like the idea of a $1000 set of USA made headers, I can't find any user reviews...
So, does Anyone have any independent reviews of the TPS c5 headers advertised on this site?
The borla xr1 (17259) long tube headers also have my eye, but I can't seem to find anything on those either.
After an absolute mess of a 5 week long ordeal with a product reseller(total crap bag), I'm probably going to buy direct or from a very large proven dealer, no matter which brand (lg, borla,TPS or other)
Any feedback is welcome, but person experience is preferred.
Thanks!
-brad
Last edited by bpipe95; 07-20-2018 at 10:33 PM.
07-20-2018, 10:38 PM
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Burning Brakes
I really like my Kooks that I installed last year.. But I can't tell you who "not" to buy from.. I made that mistake
and waited several months for mine..
No experience installing other brands.
and waited several months for mine..
No experience installing other brands.
07-20-2018, 11:09 PM
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I have the Borlas. I didn't install them, but the shop said install was easy/normal, similar to LGs. Build quality seemed very good to me, and my car makes great power, so I'd definitely buy them again.
07-20-2018, 11:12 PM
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Drifting
For similar $ the tsp are out there too. Mine catted with o2 extensions were a grand.
https://youtu.be/lnnM2HJEUNU
https://youtu.be/ZqcF5yjh-Hk
easy install from the top. Didn't have to pull the starter or anything.
not sure if tps/Borla are 1 7/8 though. These are 1 3/4
https://youtu.be/lnnM2HJEUNU
https://youtu.be/ZqcF5yjh-Hk
easy install from the top. Didn't have to pull the starter or anything.
not sure if tps/Borla are 1 7/8 though. These are 1 3/4
07-20-2018, 11:20 PM
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I bought my Borla's off of ebay. Brand new, open package so $100 discount. Easy to install if you know what you are doing. I could see it being a struggle if this was your first engine mod.
I also dropped from the top, but I had my SO under the car to make sure they were not hitting anything.
I also dropped from the top, but I had my SO under the car to make sure they were not hitting anything.
07-20-2018, 11:54 PM
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For similar $ the tsp are out there too. Mine catted with o2 extensions were a grand.
https://youtu.be/lnnM2HJEUNU
https://youtu.be/ZqcF5yjh-Hk
easy install from the top. Didn't have to pull the starter or anything.
not sure if tps/Borla are 1 7/8 though. These are 1 3/4
https://youtu.be/lnnM2HJEUNU
https://youtu.be/ZqcF5yjh-Hk
easy install from the top. Didn't have to pull the starter or anything.
not sure if tps/Borla are 1 7/8 though. These are 1 3/4
i looked at texasspeeds and I've seen lots of favorable reviews. But and this is a big but. China.
That said. I've also read recently that some lg/Borla's stuff is made overseas, But I haven't seen them admit it publicly. I LOVE a good deal but Chinese stuff on a vette just seems wrong.
As for install, I cut my teeth years ago on an boat anchor lt1 fbody, and most recently my sbrc sierra thats getting a 4l80 swap. So I'm hoping that Headers on the vette should be fairly straight forward.
Thank you for the feedback fellas, keep it coming!
Last edited by bpipe95; 07-20-2018 at 11:56 PM.
07-21-2018, 01:51 PM
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07-21-2018, 07:56 PM
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I chose Kooks for fit and ease of installation. I have absolutely no clearance issues with Kooks and the installation was relatively easy, using a lift and having the proper tools. The Kooks headers slipped right into place from underneath without having to remove the starter or lift the engine or undo the steering shaft. Mine are ceramic coated shiny silver. Ceramic coating is essential for keeping the under hood temperature cooler and for a nicer appearance. I recommend having headers ceramic coated and definately get some heat protection for the spark plug wires, starter wires and the brake lines. Summit Racing sells their own heat protection products for the wires and lines which offers the best protection imo and price.
07-22-2018, 07:24 PM
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Another vote for the Kooks (although that doesn't help with your TPS review).
Kooks are made about 30 miles from my house, so it seems like a natural.
Agree with the others about the benefit of ceramic coating.
By the way, the TPS site shows only about a $90 difference between the Kooks and TPS headers.
Hope you can find some good info on the TPS so you'll feel confident in whatever decision you make.
Kooks are made about 30 miles from my house, so it seems like a natural.
Agree with the others about the benefit of ceramic coating.
By the way, the TPS site shows only about a $90 difference between the Kooks and TPS headers.
Hope you can find some good info on the TPS so you'll feel confident in whatever decision you make.
07-22-2018, 07:48 PM
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07-22-2018, 08:30 PM
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Another vote for the Kooks (although that doesn't help with your TPS review).
Kooks are made about 30 miles from my house, so it seems like a natural.
Agree with the others about the benefit of ceramic coating.
By the way, the TPS site shows only about a $90 difference between the Kooks and TPS headers.
Hope you can find some good info on the TPS so you'll feel confident in whatever decision you make.
Kooks are made about 30 miles from my house, so it seems like a natural.
Agree with the others about the benefit of ceramic coating.
By the way, the TPS site shows only about a $90 difference between the Kooks and TPS headers.
Hope you can find some good info on the TPS so you'll feel confident in whatever decision you make.
Last edited by bpipe95; 07-22-2018 at 08:31 PM.
07-22-2018, 08:32 PM
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that last part is pretty high up on my list as well. I wish I could get a confirmation on where the borla/lg stuff is made.
07-22-2018, 11:03 PM
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I've been talking to Steve at RDP a CF vendor, he quoted me $906.00 for jet coated 1 3/4" Kooks today. $550.00 to install at shop in Cleveland Ohio. That quote was given to me today. I think I'm going to pull the trigger on them, depending on how long it takes to get them. That's my .02 cents. Rick
07-23-2018, 01:45 AM
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Well, I had TPS installed buy mistake ( belonged to another car), When my LG Pros we’re finally installed...it was like night and day! With the TPS, you could not really hear that you had headers.
I had my LG’s sent direct to ‘JET-HOT’ for ceramic coating. Also am running ‘Random Technology ‘ Cats, X pipe, into Borla Stingers.
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I had my LG’s sent direct to ‘JET-HOT’ for ceramic coating. Also am running ‘Random Technology ‘ Cats, X pipe, into Borla Stingers.
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07-23-2018, 01:16 PM
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Sorry - didn't catch the mid pipes being included in the TPS price. Kooks are occasionally listed in the C5 Parts for Sale section of the forum, at good prices, but still may be a little higher than the TPS.
Best wishes.
07-23-2018, 10:53 PM
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Man i figured with all tre promotion on this site someone would have tps headers...
Ive been poking around the classifieds here, maybe I'll get lucky.
Thanks again for the input.
09-04-2018, 01:19 AM
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Our headers fit GREAT! Great fitment and Made in the USA! We have them on sale right now for $899 shipped!
Here is a thread about the install
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...e-install.html
Here is a thread about the install
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...e-install.html
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