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Old Jul 14, 2006 | 03:38 PM
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I have a set of TPIS LT headers, high flow cats and Borla stingers already installed, I am having a set of ported LS6 heads and a 220 114 LSA cam added, already have LS6 intake, and ported TB, does it make any sense to change my headers to a different brand/type while I am having the heads changed?
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I would say no, unless you just want to speed some more money.
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I would say no, unless you just want to speed some more money.
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Unless the coating is coming off and the headers are rusting, no.
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I would say no, unless you just want to speed some more money.
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I did it this spring. I needed new heads so after looking at my rusted TPiS Heasders, I went with the new American Racing Headers with high flow cats. The change in sound alone made it worth it. Now I have stainless steel headers and 60 more rwhp to boot. And another bonus is they look graet too.
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I did that one year ago and it's not really worth it !
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were your headers coated? mine are and after almost 3 years do not show any rust or other issues, think I will follow the adivce and keep what I have
Thanks to all for your advice
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EMDExpress....You had rusted TPIS headers and changing them to WHATEVER brand increased an additional 60 RWHP??? Plus, I didn't know anyone would've bought a header that wasn't ceramic coated or SS.....

Maybe the rust was robbing all that HP?????
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