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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 08:15 AM
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Cool, thanks for the info NAVY.

Mowton, don't tell me thats a before and after dynograph where the only change was the dynatech headers? You gained 37rwhp/39rwtq just from the addition of the headers??? That can't be right. Iceman only gained 9/17 (peak).
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 04:35 PM
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Cool, thanks for the info NAVY.

Mowton, don't tell me thats a before and after dynograph where the only change was the dynatech headers? You gained 37rwhp/39rwtq just from the addition of the headers??? That can't be right. Iceman only gained 9/17 (peak).
Heavens no! The before is stock and the after is Vararam, Headers, Magnaflow install and tune. Sorry for the confusion.
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 07:10 PM
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Seems like a quality system but I remember reading a long time ago that people were getting really poor performance from them. Have they made new versions that are improved? How do they stack up against Kooks and LG. Basically I am just trying to find the best buy in LT's these days (with X-pipe). Want a quality set but don't want to overpay and Dynatech's are on sale so wanted to hopefully get some opinions from people who know.
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I chose the LG's after reading a lot of data and comparisons because they apparently offer the most torgue boost. I had 4.10s installed at the same time in my wife's car. Can't say which added what but the car is quicker than snot now!
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 09:42 PM
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I chose Stainless Works for my 02 Z06 and have been VERY happy. I have the complete exhaust system which is: 1 3/4 stainless LT headers, Random high Flow Cats, 3" X pipe mid section and 3" rear section with stainless works duel outlet mufflers.

I installed a VARARAM VB2, ported my own Throttle Body, 175 deg thermostat, smooth coupler, and a tune. Results are 02 Z06 with above mods- 375 RWHP and 365 TQ.

I just purchased heads and cam which will be giong in this winter!!

Here is a picture of the underside of the car:






Quality, fit,and finish of these headers is EXCELLENT! They are super easy to install!!!!

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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 11:40 PM
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Bill, looks good but for an 02 Z06 with LT's, exhaust, ported TB & intake 375rwhp is pretty low. Most 02+'s dyno around 360 bone stock. Not trying to be mean or rude, just being honest. Was that on a mustang dyno or something?
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