Easiest Header System To Install?
Melting Slicks
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From: St. james NY
Vette Doctor headers are the easiest to install.
You have a tuner on this thread that has installed all of them saying that.
I am running the TPIS setup but when I upgrade with a new motor I want to say BOOOM THERE IN!!
-Zee
You have a tuner on this thread that has installed all of them saying that.
I am running the TPIS setup but when I upgrade with a new motor I want to say BOOOM THERE IN!!
-Zee
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From: Lebanon, TN
St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by CraZee ZO6
Vette Doctor headers are the easiest to install.
You have a tuner on this thread that has installed all of them saying that.
I am running the TPIS setup but when I upgrade with a new motor I want to say BOOOM THERE IN!!
You have a tuner on this thread that has installed all of them saying that.
I am running the TPIS setup but when I upgrade with a new motor I want to say BOOOM THERE IN!!
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From: Bartlett IL
Originally Posted by Nithros
I guess I don't understand this thread and the exact definition of "boom". I read the other thread referenced here that was posted by Vette Doctors and I still have the same question - how can these be easier to install than the LG Pros since I didn't have to touch my starter with them but that is required for the Vette Doctors?
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St. Jude Donor '09
except I hope you didn't have to touch your starter because I didn't. As I remember, the instructions said to remove the valve cover on the passenger side but that wasn't necessary either (and I've done that side twice).
I'm not trying to advertise for LG by comparing one header against the other and I'm totally happy with what I have. Even if one was easier to install than the other, that would be low on my list of importance (especially if the header was optimized for installation ease and that was to the detriment of performance). I just still have the question as to why people are saying that those Vette Doctors are easier (since removing the starter is involved).
Last edited by Nithros; Apr 4, 2006 at 10:46 AM.
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Originally Posted by C52000C5
I'm leaning towards the BOOM if all I have to do is take out the spark plugs. Can anyone one clarify that this is all I have to do?
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The point you guys are missing here is, the headers used in the vid are 1-7/8 not 1- 3/4 LGs The point is that if any of you ever installed some of the other 1- 7/8 headers they are a real bit-h to install.
That's what the vid is about. Hope this clears the air. Boom i'm done
That's what the vid is about. Hope this clears the air. Boom i'm done
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I'm not sure if I missed the point - what was the point? The post was about "easiest headers for the 2000 C5 Vette"? I'm pretty sure the guy isn't thinking about 1 7/8. The boom comment came in at post 10. All I was asking is if you have to do anything to the starter to install the 1 3/4's from the Vette Doctors which a lot of people here are saying are the easiest (when I know you don't have to touch it for the LG's)?
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From: Chandler AZ
See, this is a pretty good thread because I like the LG streets over the VD headers but i really want TSP to make a set with that air tube because i want the ceramic coating, the ceramic coating will give the best results for under hood temps.
Second choice is the LG because they are good quality finish, I don't care for ugly headers at the asking price.
Actually if i have to wait a few months for TSP to finished the headers with the air tube then i'm not too likely to be waiting, I'll just get the LG's and who cares about how much more work it is anyway, the job will be done at days end anyway.
Second choice is the LG because they are good quality finish, I don't care for ugly headers at the asking price.
Actually if i have to wait a few months for TSP to finished the headers with the air tube then i'm not too likely to be waiting, I'll just get the LG's and who cares about how much more work it is anyway, the job will be done at days end anyway.
Last edited by Phoenix FRC; Apr 13, 2006 at 03:49 PM.
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From: herminston oregon
headers
Originally Posted by TheVetteDoctors
boom, thats funny. i wonder if there remover the starter, i couldn't tell?
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From: Suffolk, Long Island NY
Originally Posted by tcmc5
Yeah, I like the x-pipe placement too. I used to have TPIS headers straight into a DrGas x-pipe(no cats) and that combo out performed the LGs I replaced it with. I'm hoping the American Racing headers will be better than both.
I had the same setup and lost torque when I went to Kooks.
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From: New Bedford MA
Originally Posted by Nithros
I'm not sure if I missed the point - what was the point? The post was about "easiest headers for the 2000 C5 Vette"? I'm pretty sure the guy isn't thinking about 1 7/8. The boom comment came in at post 10. All I was asking is if you have to do anything to the starter to install the 1 3/4's from the Vette Doctors which a lot of people here are saying are the easiest (when I know you don't have to touch it for the LG's)?
I am wondering what needs to be removed for instalation and if the american racing system will connect directly to my air tubes?
