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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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I want this intake manifold link is it good?..right now I have dual K&N Intake, west coast vette MASS air flow sensor, west coast vette throttle body, 160 thermostat, diablo tuned, x-pipe, corsa mufflers, high perf. spark plug wires, west coast vette air bridge, and throttle body bypass tube...also I want to get a B&M short throw shifter are they good. let me know guys..thanks!
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 05:38 PM
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IMO, based on your mods, look into getting an LS6 intake manifold. There are plenty of threads on the LS1 to LS6 manifold swap topic.
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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U will make more power with the Ls6,But u may win more car shows with the Weiand Ls1 ,If u dont wanna go fast & want to win car shows buy the weiand
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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 11:26 AM
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next mod on your list should be headers, not a intake manifold.
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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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next mod on your list should be headers, not a intake manifold.
Agreed, headers, LS6 Intake, Then a real tune should make you very happy
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what would it cost to get headers installed?
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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by corvettejoe98
what would it cost to get headers installed?
oh my guess? 1500 for headers and 300 for install i could be way off tho
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 02:54 AM
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what would it cost to get headers installed?
you can get a set of decent headers from 600 up to 1600 dollars.You can DIY or pay 300-400 for install.
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 03:12 AM
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God people are only charging 300-400 these days? That might be worth it. Considering all the cussing , bloody hands , and awkward positions you have to be in for a day.

Still the sasitifaction of doing it your self is well worth it.
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if I put headers on it im not going to get any check engine lights or issues like that?, dont I need new CAT's?..i have the aftermarket X-pipe on there now is that going to be an issue?
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Originally Posted by corvettejoe98
if I put headers on it im not going to get any check engine lights or issues like that?, dont I need new CAT's?..i have the aftermarket X-pipe on there now is that going to be an issue?
Yes if you don't want to throw codes you have to run cats. But not running cats you actualy pick up a few extra horsepower and it sounds better in my opinion. When you get it tuned later on they can just tune the codes out and the check engine light will go away.

So seeing a check engine light for a little bit is definitely worth the performance and sound
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If you don't run cats you might gain a couple of hp versus running state-of-the-art high flow cats, but if you are any where they do emissions testing, you also give any LEO the right to impound your car because it is a federal offense to remove cats (in all 50 states). Also, your exhaust is going to smell real bad.
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I just noticed you live in NJ. You should already know what a pain inspection is in this state. If not stock cats, run some high flows like Random Technologies, for example. My friend has a re-inspector license at the dealer he works at and knows the facts concerning not running cats. On OBD II cars, when your car is inspected, the test machine plugs into your computer and sends info directly to Trenton.
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Originally Posted by striper
If you don't run cats you might gain a couple of hp versus running state-of-the-art high flow cats, but if you are any where they do emissions testing, you also give any LEO the right to impound your car because it is a federal offense to remove cats (in all 50 states). Also, your exhaust is going to smell real bad.
eek you seem like a cat hater! I have never had a smelling problem or a problem with the cops with my cars. but I guess I do live in iowa lol.
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Originally Posted by corvettejoe98
if I put headers on it im not going to get any check engine lights or issues like that?, dont I need new CAT's?..i have the aftermarket X-pipe on there now is that going to be an issue?
the after market x pipe you have currently will need to be replaced.Headers usually come with a matching x pipe or you have to pay a little extra to get a matching one.DO NOT install long tubes without the matching x pipe.Nothing will fit.
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