does it pay to change headers?

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Jul 14, 2006 | 03:38 PM

4THTOY

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does it pay to change headers?

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?

Jul 14, 2006 | 03:44 PM

willyfastz

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I would say no, unless you just want to speed some more money.

Jul 14, 2006 | 03:51 PM

Dan_the_C5_Man

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I would say no, unless you just want to speed some more money.

Jul 14, 2006 | 04:13 PM

4THTOY

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thanks guys

Jul 14, 2006 | 04:31 PM

AU N EGL

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Nope

Jul 14, 2006 | 05:04 PM

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Unless the coating is coming off and the headers are rusting, no.

Jul 14, 2006 | 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by willyfastz

I would say no, unless you just want to speed some more money.

Jul 14, 2006 | 05:58 PM

c5mtl

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no way

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Jul 15, 2006 | 06:59 AM

EMDExpress

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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.

Jul 15, 2006 | 08:09 AM

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I did that one year ago and it's not really worth it !

Jul 15, 2006 | 09:13 AM

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4THTOY

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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

Jul 15, 2006 | 10:12 PM

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alshirey

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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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