What do headers do?
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What do headers do?
I see a lot of you guys recommend getting a pair of headers for increased power. How do these increase hp and do they change the sound of the exhaust by themselves? I have a stock '04 and am considering an after-market exhaust, and would consider upgrading the whole system if there's a benefit to it. Any dyno proof to back up headers? THanks, AD
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Sure. I have LG's. For me there a perfect match with my Ti exhaust. As far as the sound change goes it is louder at WOT but not as much as changing to a different cat back system. No resonance, great sounding at WOT. I saw HP and torque increases at low end and high end. You will get a little more engine noise. Similar to a ticking sound due to the thinner materials of a header vs a cast manifold. 
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My 02 Z06 is making 375 RWHP and 365 Tq using Stainless Works 1 3/4" primary SS headers with a 3" mid section with an X pipe and I also have a VARARAM Intake. I saw about 30 HP without a Dyno Tune and after the tune I was making a solid 40 HP . If you add headers, you will most likley need to tune it.
Here are some pictures and stuff:
If you are going to do any more HP mods in the future, headers and a good exhaust system will complment any future MODs.
BC
Here are some pictures and stuff:
If you are going to do any more HP mods in the future, headers and a good exhaust system will complment any future MODs.
BC
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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
My 02 Z06 is making 375 RWHP and 365 Tq using Stainless Works 1 3/4" primary SS headers with a 3" mid section with an X pipe and I also have a VARARAM Intake. I saw about 30 HP without a Dyno Tune and after the tune I was making a solid 40 HP . If you add headers, you will most likley need to tune it.
If you are going to do any more HP mods in the future, headers and a good exhaust system will complment any future MODs.
BC
If you are going to do any more HP mods in the future, headers and a good exhaust system will complment any future MODs.
BC
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I'm thinking hard about getting headers myself... BUT NOW.. I see where some folks are having trouble codes come up as a result of the O2 sensors not working correctly. I want the horsepower but not the aggravation.
Just how many folks do have the trouble codes come up??
Thanks.
Just how many folks do have the trouble codes come up??
Thanks.
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