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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 08:48 PM
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After seeing phils 6 speed car run this weekend and pickup 2mph+ by switching to these headers, I called nick at american racing today and ordered a set for my car. He recommended the 1 7-8 inch and 3 inch mid section. Hope my car picks up the same mph that phils car did. They look like they are the going to be the header to run for a high hp car.
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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If I can sell my Dynatechs I'll pickup a set of 1 7/8 for the 402.

BTW: WHere are you getting installed?
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 09:46 PM
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please.. don't you guys know that there is only ONE set of headers that work for every C5 combination and application?

Sam, your car is haulin.. can't wait to see your gains as well.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by WKMCD
If I can sell my Dynatechs I'll pickup a set of 1 7/8 for the 402.

BTW: WHere are you getting installed?
How much do you want for your Dynatechs? 1-3/4 primarys, hi-flow cats and x-pipe included? I am trying to get an appointment at ECS to do a H&C, manifold install. They will do the headers at the same time. Regards, Tom
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by tompugh
How much do you want for your Dynatechs? 1-3/4 primarys, hi-flow cats and x-pipe included? I am trying to get an appointment at ECS to do a H&C, manifold install. They will do the headers at the same time. Regards, Tom

Headers are sold to TomPugh as soon as we get them off.

Thanks Tom
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 11:18 AM
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sams96 good choice i have seen these headers being built at the factory where Nicky and his guys build these great headers. I can tell you this you wont be sorry they are true craftsman and care about there customers.
Enjoy your new headers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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I ordered mine this past Friday! Maybe, just maybe, I will win the raffle and get my money back. That would be sweet!!!
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 11:43 AM
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I should be seeing quite a few sets of these in the future
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Just curious, what's the going price for the AR headers?
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I was quoted $1491 for 1 3/4" headers and hi flow cats plus shipping from The Vette Doctors.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by WKMCD
Headers are sold to TomPugh as soon as we get them off.

Thanks Tom
Thank you Kevin for my 'new' Dynatechs! Tom
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 07:31 PM
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Sams96, You're part of a growing trend. In the world of high performance, those who are willing to try new things often times will be rewarded. Like Phil expect to be rewarded. The Vette Doctors always prove A.R. Headers systems superior.
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 01:40 AM
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i had a set of ar headers and hi flo cats put on in july. i only have one thing to say...
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 06:53 AM
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So how do the AR headers the 1 7/8 version perform on a blower setup compared to say Kooks with the same 1 7/8
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by hdff
i had a set of ar headers and hi flo cats put on in july. i only have one thing to say...
I'll second that comment...quality stuff for sure!!
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by peter pan
So how do the AR headers the 1 7/8 version perform on a blower setup compared to say Kooks with the same 1 7/8
They would perform similar but the AR would be much easier to install.
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