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Jan 2, 2021 | 02:02 PM

#21

Daveinnola

Racer

Joined: Apr 2019

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From: South Louisiana

I have the speed engineering headers. The fit great and perform good. I did not use the xpipe that came with the kit. I already had magnaflow xpipe and exhaust. I had my buddy at his muffler shop weld it up. I would definitely buy the speed engineering header again for a budget build.

Feb 9, 2021 | 05:28 PM

#22

Imnotsure40

Cruising

Joined: Nov 2020

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From: Byron Center, MI

No they are some off brand Tunerbits or something lol.

Feb 10, 2021 | 11:07 AM

#23

smitty2919

Le Mans Master

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From: Cincinnati, OH

"Cheapest" I would go is TPS or Hinson headers. I run TPS 1 7/8" with ZERO fitment issues to AC lines or steering shaft and tuck up very high for ground clearance. Drop right in without disconnecting anything.

No ebay/Texas Speed/OBX/Speed Engineering.

The performance gains between a Kooks/ARH/SW and a Hinson/TPS is not worth the added cost since all will have good fitment IMO. Once you get into TSP/ebay stuff performance may suffer more AND you have the risk of fitment issues. The gains simply going to a LT header WILL be noticeable whether it be a cheap header or expensive one.

You are paying for quality stainless material and quality control fitment the higher you go up the price range. So prioritize performance/fitment/cost however you like.

Last edited by smitty2919; Feb 10, 2021 at 11:11 AM.

Feb 10, 2021 | 11:33 AM

#24

sober30

Instructor

Joined: Jul 2020

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From: Washington DC Area

TPS headers are what I was considering doing for my 2007 auto as well. They have some good deals often so I am just waiting got them to offer another sale and I think I am going to pull the trigger.

Link for what I am considering - TPS Motorsports

Last edited by sober30; Feb 10, 2021 at 11:34 AM.

Feb 10, 2021 | 08:14 PM

#25

Mr. Black

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From: South Hill Wa

2022 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified

2021 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified

Quote:

Originally Posted by smitty2919

Speed Engineering headers don't have fitment issues. Plus they work.

Feb 10, 2021 | 09:17 PM

#26

cdw

Burning Brakes

Joined: Sep 2014

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From: carroll ohio

e-bay headers

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Originally Posted by smitty2919

i have been comparing all the long tubes for the last 6 months. most of them look the same. not much at all different. just mostly in the collector area.just had a set of 1 3/4 s.s lt delivered to my door for 260. they look very good. my nephew is a pro. tig welder and i had him look at the welds and he said they looked very good. i have had cheap headers go on very easy and very expensive ones be a pita. do your homework and watch the many videos about the install. it got to the point where i copied about a dozen pics.of different lt's of c5 headers and compared them to each other and could not find a dimes worth of difference. buy what makes you feel good about the purchase.

Feb 10, 2021 | 11:12 PM

#27

WalterSobchak

Safety Car

Joined: Nov 2007

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From: N.E. Suburb MN

In have LG on my C5, used OBX on my grand prix GTP and they were great. Take a shot if others have had good experiences.

Feb 11, 2021 | 08:58 AM

#28

cdw

Burning Brakes

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From: carroll ohio

the headers in the y-tube video you posted look like mid length headers. mine and many other e-bay headers are much longer. i like his videos anyway. watch where the collector ends up with long tubes. long tube headers have the collector extend into the factory cat. area which i did not like. wanted to use my factory cats. will have to spring for a couple aftermarket cats. now extra hundred bucks i wanted to avoid.