American Racing Headers
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From: Colorado Springs CO
American Racing Headers
I'm considering buying these headers but have a few questions about them. It looks to me like the x-pipe is placed before the o2 sensors; I would think that this would cause problems as the exhaust gases are mixing before they reach the o2 sensors - left exhaust gas going past the right sensor, etc... Are you guys that are running these headers having any problems with codes? Why did they put the x-pipe before the o2 sensors instead of the more conventional design?
Also trying to get a price quote on these, can anyone tell me what these things are selling for?
Before you respond with "why don't you just call Vette Doctors and ask them" I have tried calling every day this week. I'm sure they are very busy and I've only managed to get their answering machine every time I call. I'm in Africa so I can't leave a call back number. I've also emailed them but have received no reply. Again, I know they are very busy and I understand they don't have time to reply to every email.
Thanks,
Joe
Also trying to get a price quote on these, can anyone tell me what these things are selling for?
Before you respond with "why don't you just call Vette Doctors and ask them" I have tried calling every day this week. I'm sure they are very busy and I've only managed to get their answering machine every time I call. I'm in Africa so I can't leave a call back number. I've also emailed them but have received no reply. Again, I know they are very busy and I understand they don't have time to reply to every email.
Thanks,
Joe
Melting Slicks
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From: monroe city mo
Dont give up.Keep trying to call and email,they will respond. I bought and installed their headers and had no problems what so ever,no codes,and no install problems. They also did a mail order tune for me,so between the new headers and the tune the car runs awesome. The vett doctors are great guys to deal with and will answer any questions you have.Excellent customer service. When jet hot forgot to send my bolts and gaskets back with the headers the vett doctors offered to overnite me another set of gaskets and bolts.
I bought mine a few months ago and really dont remember what i paid,im thinking around 1500.00. I also had jet hot coat them and that was 279.00
I bought mine a few months ago and really dont remember what i paid,im thinking around 1500.00. I also had jet hot coat them and that was 279.00
Drifting
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From: FL
Originally Posted by Cpig
Also trying to get a price quote on these, can anyone tell me what these things are selling for?
Before you respond with "why don't you just call Vette Doctors and ask them" I have tried calling every day this week.
Thanks,
Joe
Before you respond with "why don't you just call Vette Doctors and ask them" I have tried calling every day this week.
Thanks,
Joe
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Vette Docs did mine back in February along with a dyno-tune on my 04 6spd. Good point about the x, I never gave it much thought. The only other thing I had questioned is the lack of forward support tabs to bolt to the stock mounts. They said there not really necessary. Car does run way more aggresive than stock and I do like the fact that the cats and x-pipe are welded as a single unit. No leaks or rattles. Overall seems like a well made product. Also all stainless. Good luck and Happy Vetting!
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From: Colorado Springs CO
Originally Posted by bowtiebubba
...They also did a mail order tune for me,so between the new headers and the tune the car runs awesome. ...
Bubba,
What did the mail order tune involve? Do I have to have a handheld programmer, do I have to take the chip out of my computer and send it to them, or do they send a chip? I live at 6500ft elevation, so I'm also wondering if they can adjust for that in a mail order tune.
Thanks again,
Joe
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From: The Arid Sunny Desert
Originally Posted by Face
There's more torque with the X up front. My TPIS/Dr. Gas setup was simular, I lost torque going to Kooks.
Drifting
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From: Chapel Hill NC
Originally Posted by Cpig
I'm considering buying these headers but have a few questions about them. It looks to me like the x-pipe is placed before the o2 sensors; I would think that this would cause problems as the exhaust gases are mixing before they reach the o2 sensors - left exhaust gas going past the right sensor, etc... Are you guys that are running these headers having any problems with codes? Why did they put the x-pipe before the o2 sensors instead of the more conventional design?
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From: Colorado Springs CO
Originally Posted by tcmc5
The upstream sensors are located in the collectors ahead of the x-pipe. The downstream sensors are not needed and have been deleted on my car.
Melting Slicks
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From: monroe city mo
Originally Posted by Cpig
Thanks for all of the responses,
Bubba,
What did the mail order tune involve? Do I have to have a handheld programmer, do I have to take the chip out of my computer and send it to them, or do they send a chip? I live at 6500ft elevation, so I'm also wondering if they can adjust for that in a mail order tune.
Thanks again,
Joe
Bubba,
What did the mail order tune involve? Do I have to have a handheld programmer, do I have to take the chip out of my computer and send it to them, or do they send a chip? I live at 6500ft elevation, so I'm also wondering if they can adjust for that in a mail order tune.
Thanks again,
Joe
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From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here
Originally Posted by dfe1
If you can't get an answer, call Melrose headers. Great headers, and service and they do answer their phone.
thanks.
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From: Volusia. Las Vegas FL, NV
Originally Posted by C_Williams
I have first hand knowldege of many American Racing Header installations and can report that they are easy to install, make great power and I have seen zero code issues.
Charlie
Charlie
Thank you
