I don't think they're WCC-made.
WCC headers
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8th Gear
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From: Allentown PA
WCC headers
While everyone is talking about LG's and Dynatech and what not...
What does everyone think of this set up?
Headers
I haven't read anyone whose had this and I was just wondering why and what others think of it. I have had this since the fall and have no complaints whatsoever.
What does everyone think of this set up?
Headers
I haven't read anyone whose had this and I was just wondering why and what others think of it. I have had this since the fall and have no complaints whatsoever.
Melting Slicks
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From: Dublin CA
I just bolted on a set, they're 22" long primaries and 1.75" diameter with 3" collectors, 2.5" midpipes, random cats, ceramic coated, and they have provisions for both sets of O2 sensors. Supposedly they give good peak (high rpm) power due to the shorter equal length primaries, and the front O2 sensor is 10" closer to stock distance than 32" primary headers.
WCC headers are made by Melrose T-Tops, not Dynatech. Mine hasn't run yet with the headers though (8-rib on the way, and Andy is updating my blower bracket). Here's a pic from the Melrose site, it looks a little different because of the angle.
WCC headers are made by Melrose T-Tops, not Dynatech. Mine hasn't run yet with the headers though (8-rib on the way, and Andy is updating my blower bracket). Here's a pic from the Melrose site, it looks a little different because of the angle.
Last edited by blu00rdstr; Feb 27, 2005 at 02:33 AM.
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I have heard good things about Melrose Headers. I am told that they are very comparable if not on par with KOOKS, performance wise. So they are 22in primaries?
The price indictes that they are mild steel and ceramic coated as opposed to 304 stainless. Is this the case, or are they 304 stainless?
The price indictes that they are mild steel and ceramic coated as opposed to 304 stainless. Is this the case, or are they 304 stainless?
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8th Gear
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From: Allentown PA
How are these headers compared with LG's? I haven't dynoed it yet, as the closest dyno is probably ECS, so I'll head down there in the spring sometime.
Just want some opinions! Thanks!
Just want some opinions! Thanks!
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8th Gear
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From: Allentown PA
Originally Posted by busavette
I've had a set of those for over a year. They're not bad, I believe LGs make more power in the lower RPMs. My numbers before the WCC headers were 331rwhp/350rwt, after 353rwhp/360rwt.
Not bad numbers either, I'm surprised only an increase of 10 in torque.
Melting Slicks
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From: cincinnati ohio
I can tell all of you guys I have tested ALOT of headers on my '03 z06, and these headers are a serious value, and they make great peak power,and good midrange. If used with correct race style x-pipe (Dr. Gas) they are amoung the top 3 as far as usable power goes.------Very good choice. BTW these are made by Melrose T-tops for WCC and various others.
Melting Slicks
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From: cincinnati ohio
Originally Posted by 400hp
They are definitely similar to Dynatechs. I bet they perform the same.
