TPIS LT Headers installed today
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Racer
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From: TX USA
TPIS LT Headers installed today
I finally got my LT's installed today. :) Chris Johnson@Performance Motorsports did the install. :smash: The work is top notch. I am very pleased so far. I definitely feel a SOTP difference on acceleration. I installed the H-pipe that came with the headers and I don't have X-pipe or want one for that matter. With the Indy's alone, the exhaust at idle had the motor boat gurgle. Now its gone. :eek: The exhaust tone is now deeper and in 2nd and 3rd at WOT it sounds down right mean. :reddevil
I want to add a note here about the great customer support from Shawn over at LAPD. I initally got the wrong header and Shawn immediately rectified the problem. He sets the example/standard for Customer Service. I will not hesitate to do business with him again in the future.
This weekend I should know and feel more as I will have the chance to really get on it. :jester
Once again, thanks to Chris and Shawn. :cheers:
I want to add a note here about the great customer support from Shawn over at LAPD. I initally got the wrong header and Shawn immediately rectified the problem. He sets the example/standard for Customer Service. I will not hesitate to do business with him again in the future.
This weekend I should know and feel more as I will have the chance to really get on it. :jester
Once again, thanks to Chris and Shawn. :cheers:
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Racer
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From: TX USA
Re: TPIS LT Headers installed today (97C5ENVY)
I sure am. This morning on the way in to work, I tried to get on it a bit where I knew I could. I can definitely notice that it pulls harder but I only feel it from about 3000k up. As for the sound, it doesn't seem as loud at idle as it used to before the headers but it is definitely a deeper toned sound. At WOT, :eek: it roars to life. It think I am gonna have some real nice fun this weekend. :D
I forgot to mention that when I went to pick up my C5, that I got see SW's Viper. That thing is sweet. He had just put on some brand new Kinesis rims and was doing an oil change.
I forgot to mention that when I went to pick up my C5, that I got see SW's Viper. That thing is sweet. He had just put on some brand new Kinesis rims and was doing an oil change.
Melting Slicks
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From: CenTex Texas
Re: TPIS LT Headers installed today (austinC5)
Yep, watch out after the 3000K mark cause that's where the TPIS LT's really shine! :D Especially if you have a "bottom breather" air filter (which you do). :cool:
After you let "break-in" the new headers then it's DYNO TIME! :yesnod:
After you let "break-in" the new headers then it's DYNO TIME! :yesnod:
Race Director
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From: Palm City Florida
Re: TPIS LT Headers installed today (austinC5)
Yeah, I posted it's like having a 25 shot of nitrous at 3000rpm and up :D
:D
I punched it today w/o T/C and almost did a 360 :eek:
Almost pulled a RAT!!! :D
:D
I punched it today w/o T/C and almost did a 360 :eek:
Almost pulled a RAT!!! :D
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Racer
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From: TX USA
Re: TPIS LT Headers installed today (OliverM5)
So at idle it is quieter, but at 3000 rpm and up it is louder? DO you still get the snap, crackles, and pops? Do you think the h-pipe quieted it down?
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From: DFW, Texas...2001 Millennium Yellow Z06
Re: TPIS LT Headers installed today (chuckster)
I punched it today w/o T/C and almost did a 360 :eek:
Almost pulled a RAT!!! :D
Almost pulled a RAT!!! :D
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I might have to get me a set of LT headers before too long :yesnod:
thanks for the info
Drifting
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Re: TPIS LT Headers installed today (MDL-01C5)
Either you guys have VERY sensitive butt-o-meters, or part of it is imagination. I could't feel any difference after the TPIS headers were installed. Although it did increase my trap speed by 2 mph. I guess it takes more for me to notice a difference.
Le Mans Master
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Re: TPIS LT Headers installed today (2thDr)
The TPIS really sound killer with the Corsa Indy & X-Pipe. Very exotic. Everyone says my car sounds better than any of the Ferrari/Viper/Lambo/Porsche's down here. You should pick up 10rwhp & helps flow for other mods. Best effect tho is the exotic sound difference.
Burning Brakes
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From: Raleigh, NC
Re: TPIS LT Headers installed today (MelloYellow)
Just got the TPIS headers installed on my Z06 yesterday. I also had the ASP underdrive crank pulley installed. Very noticable difference right at 3K RPM. The sound on the Corsas/X-pipe didn't change a whole lot..maybe just deeper.
