Help deciding on Header
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Burning Brakes
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Help deciding on Header
Just was wondering what header would be best for my setup. (2002 Z06)I am installing a honker now and eventually will be doing a cam/head package. I am looking forward to enjoying my car as a daily driver, so I am not looking for the highest increase in "rwhp @ 6000 rpm" . I believe I have narrowed my choice down between LG's with cats or 1 3/4 American Racing Headers. And I will tune my car after installation of all parts. Thanks in advance for all the help guys.
Drifting
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From: new york
I have the Vette Doctors American Racing Headers and love the quality of the welds and the construction and the sound is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not to mention the HP gains I have seen on various cars. Also if your installing them yourself there very easy to install
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Team Owner
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
I am running QTP's, very happy with them. I don't think you can go wrong with either of the last two you have narrowed it down to. If you are looking for power in the lower part of the power band, between the two you mention I would pick the LG's due to the longer tube length before the collector. In general terms, this will aid in keeping the low end power better than a shorter length pipe.
Racer
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From: OKC OK
are you doing the install yourself or paying to have it installed?
i have the dynatech maxx system and i love it...i installed it myself, it comes w/every single part needed in a kit...no leaks, no fuss....all bolt on complete. i havent any numbers,,,but quality is top notch
i have the dynatech maxx system and i love it...i installed it myself, it comes w/every single part needed in a kit...no leaks, no fuss....all bolt on complete. i havent any numbers,,,but quality is top notch
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Race Director
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From: Menifee CA
Originally Posted by bensonortho
Dynamax supermaxx is a very nice set, very complete, and look great. I have been very happy for over a year since install.
my 97 6spd dynoed 341rwhp and 347tq with vararam Dynotechs and straight pipes
I dont know why people like to jump on the BAN WAGON with these header stuff
I remember when LGs came out ever1 swore by them but look now everyone claims that AMERICAN Racing is the best
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '07-'12, '20
Most powerful, easiest to install, best price, best overall product. If you want the best, buy the best 
LG's is the only way to fly. Not only the best product, but also the best service. 
LG's is the only way to fly. Not only the best product, but also the best service.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10
Originally Posted by Z06Samuel
Just was wondering what header would be best for my setup. (2002 Z06)I am installing a honker now and eventually will be doing a cam/head package. I am looking forward to enjoying my car as a daily driver, so I am not looking for the highest increase in "rwhp @ 6000 rpm" . I believe I have narrowed my choice down between LG's with cats or 1 3/4 American Racing Headers. And I will tune my car after installation of all parts. Thanks in advance for all the help guys.
LG most likely make more "power" but are you really gonna notice another 2 rwhp every day at cost of ease?
I think not.
And listen to vettenuts, that guy did 'mad' research before he picked his header; so he's got the scoop.
Last edited by BudgetPlan1; Nov 5, 2006 at 10:23 AM.
Safety Car
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From: Vancouver WA
I have the Dynamaxx headers, and even though they look great, and fit really well, there is one thing I don't like about them, and I wish I would have went with the LG headers! And that is how the collectors bolt up. My main problem is because I intalled a WB O2 sensor. But even without it, getting to the top bolts are a PITA. With the LG/s they dont' use the 4 bolt collector, and use a slip fit with a band clamp. It's much easier to tighten up.
As you can see and imagine in the pic, there is hardly any room to swing a wrench on the top bolts. Especially the ones in the center.
As you can see and imagine in the pic, there is hardly any room to swing a wrench on the top bolts. Especially the ones in the center.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08 & '12
Originally Posted by bensonortho
Dynamax supermaxx is a very nice set, very complete, and look great. I have been very happy for over a year since install.
I have the same set up did it myself. You can't go wrong with any of the systems out there
