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SS AutoChrome header and X-pipe?
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Pro
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SS AutoChrome header and X-pipe?
Has anyone tried out SS AutoChrome headers and X-pipe, cost only $475 for both. Is it necessary to get hi-flow cats to get the most out of headers or will the stock cats work. My car is stock except for a B&B cat-back. Thanks for the help, Eric
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search for "Ebay Headers" You'll get all the info you can handle.
Burning Brakes
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I wouldn't go with those headers in particular. Some other cheap alternatives could be TPIS and possibly Texas speed (though only mild-steel). Depending on where you live i'd go no cats. But to some they dont like smelly cars. So its your choice. Def dont go stock cats.
Pro
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From: annapolis md
i got the long tubes and xpipe from ssac for 400 even including shipping.
ECS installed them for me, i used thunderbolt high flow cats (metal) and i like it alot. they said the headers went right in but you have to buy some 3 inch piping about 10 inches long to complete everything. you also need some gaskets, clamps and some other things.
with, k&n intake, ssac headers,xpipe, borla exhaust i dynoed at ECS 345 rwhp and 344 rwtq. and ran a 12.56 at capitol raceway after the install.
going back up there to ECS on the 26th of nov to have 4:10 gears put in, they are awesome up there. Great customer service.
~ nick
edit = search for ebay headers and then pm the guy i think its tstar but could be wrong about the info. and make sure you ask for long tubes with the air tube holes in them
ECS installed them for me, i used thunderbolt high flow cats (metal) and i like it alot. they said the headers went right in but you have to buy some 3 inch piping about 10 inches long to complete everything. you also need some gaskets, clamps and some other things.
with, k&n intake, ssac headers,xpipe, borla exhaust i dynoed at ECS 345 rwhp and 344 rwtq. and ran a 12.56 at capitol raceway after the install.
going back up there to ECS on the 26th of nov to have 4:10 gears put in, they are awesome up there. Great customer service.
~ nick
edit = search for ebay headers and then pm the guy i think its tstar but could be wrong about the info. and make sure you ask for long tubes with the air tube holes in them
Last edited by neokorros; Nov 18, 2007 at 09:58 AM.
Drifting
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I wouldn't go with those headers in particular. Some other cheap alternatives could be TPIS and possibly Texas speed (though only mild-steel). Depending on where you live i'd go no cats. But to some they dont like smelly cars. So its your choice. Def dont go stock cats.
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I wouldn't go with those headers in particular. Some other cheap alternatives could be TPIS and possibly Texas speed (though only mild-steel). Depending on where you live i'd go no cats. But to some they dont like smelly cars. So its your choice. Def dont go stock cats.
the only reason cars with no cats smell, is becouse they are not tuned correctly
I have the ssac headers, and love them for the price. Ive installed about 5 sets for customers, and everyone loves them, and the extra cash they get to keep in their wallet
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From: Jacksonville Florida
I wouldn't go with those headers in particular. Some other cheap alternatives could be TPIS and possibly Texas speed (though only mild-steel). Depending on where you live i'd go no cats. But to some they dont like smelly cars. So its your choice. Def dont go stock cats.
the only reason cars with no cats smell, is becouse they are not tuned correctly
These things for 400$, plus about 90 dollars for the weld job (90$ may vary from location to location, thats what it costs here) + 20$ for 02 extensions are an amazing deal. Consider you can sell your stock cats for 125$, if you can install them yourself you have a complete stainless header/x-pipe package for 385$!!!
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I think you should buy them! Make sure you post your experience on how the install goes. There has been a set in the parts section for weeks now.
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Do you have the ssac headers, if not, how can you say "i woudnt get them", what basis do you have?
the only reason cars with no cats smell, is becouse they are not tuned correctly
I have the ssac headers, and love them for the price. Ive installed about 5 sets for customers, and everyone loves them, and the extra cash they get to keep in their wallet
the only reason cars with no cats smell, is becouse they are not tuned correctly
I have the ssac headers, and love them for the price. Ive installed about 5 sets for customers, and everyone loves them, and the extra cash they get to keep in their wallet
If you are cheap and like to fix problematic headers go for it
Racer
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From: SF Bay Area CA
Everything you wanted to know about ebay headers.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=ebay+headers
Just stumbled accross this one, I haven't read it yet, but could have more experiences to help you make a decision.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=ebay+headers
I have them and love them, hope this helps.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=ebay+headers
Just stumbled accross this one, I haven't read it yet, but could have more experiences to help you make a decision.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=ebay+headers
I have them and love them, hope this helps.
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Yes ive read the fitmant problems, for that i have no explanations becouse i did not see it with my own eyes
All i can say is ive installed 6 sets, one of them my own. All 6 were bought direct from ssac and all 6 sets fit perfectly, with the known issues of moving the A/C line and welding up the center if you do not use cats.
Last edited by euro@EFIAlchemy.com; Dec 3, 2007 at 11:16 PM.
Le Mans Master
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yes becouse everyone on here is an expert, and everything typed here is true!
Yes ive read the fitmant problems, for that i have no explanations becouse i did not see it with my own eyes
All i can say is ive installed 6 sets, one of them my own. All 6 were bought direct from ssac and all 6 sets fit perfectly, with the known issues of moving the A/C line and welding up the center if you odnt use cats.
Yes ive read the fitmant problems, for that i have no explanations becouse i did not see it with my own eyes
All i can say is ive installed 6 sets, one of them my own. All 6 were bought direct from ssac and all 6 sets fit perfectly, with the known issues of moving the A/C line and welding up the center if you odnt use cats.
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Get them. Out of the hundreds of sets that have been sold to corvette owners on here, I have only seen two posts of people who actually owned them, dissatisfied with them. Most fitment issues are minor and all headers will have some kind of issues regardless of price.
Burning Brakes
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From: ATX
Originally Posted by 2000-C5
and all headers will have some kind of issues regardless of price.
. The first 4 were 'cheap', the last two 'expensive'. I've found there is a difference. Whether or not it's worth the $$ depends on the guy making the purchase.
Last edited by nitrojunky; Dec 3, 2007 at 10:00 PM.
Burning Brakes
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Eurospec1,
Hey I'm still planning on getting the headers and I'll get with you for the install and tune, just been trying to save some cash for Christmas. I've still got your card.
Terry
(I met you down at the starbucks couple months ago)
Hey I'm still planning on getting the headers and I'll get with you for the install and tune, just been trying to save some cash for Christmas. I've still got your card.
Terry
(I met you down at the starbucks couple months ago)
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