advice on header and x pipe
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Instructor
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From: Texas Texas
advice on header and x pipe
hey everyone I just got my borla stingers put on my c5 and love them. I wanted some advice on headers and x pipe I am looking at kooks longtube headers and x pipe or lg motorsports headers and x pipe which one is better? Will I have to reprogram or bypass the check engine light? 
Drifting
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From: Oil Country
You really can't go wrong with any of the big name headers like kooks, lg, ar, dynatech etc..
From my personal experience (which is very limited) I went with Dynatech and am very pleased. Install was easy and no issues fitament wise. I've heard good reviews on the LG street series which is pretty affordable. If you're trying to save some "moola", check the for sale section often and snag a good used set like I did
A tune is always a good idea!
From my personal experience (which is very limited) I went with Dynatech and am very pleased. Install was easy and no issues fitament wise. I've heard good reviews on the LG street series which is pretty affordable. If you're trying to save some "moola", check the for sale section often and snag a good used set like I did
A tune is always a good idea!
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From: This is not a Song, It's an Outburst: Or, The Establishment Blues; Sixto Diaz Rodriguez
Yep, just did the LG Street/hi-flow cats/x-pipe (pakage), quite satisfied and no problems with the install.
"A tune is always a good idea!"
"A tune is always a good idea!"
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From: Texas Texas
thanks alot for the advice guys it really helps out alot!!! Oh also will I have any problems if I decide to go with no cats for example my check engine light or problems with anything? Just asking so I can have a heads up thanks in advance again!
Racer
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From: DeBary Florida
Same here. Did the streets a few months back...love it. Was originally going to go with the Pros but couldn't justify the extra $$$ for the extra 10 hp or so. Used the money saved on a good tune, couldn't be happier.
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Racer
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From: DeBary Florida
In short be aware that you might throw a code. Have a tune done...you won't regret it. Without it you won't be running at peak performance.
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From: highland heights oh
Before removing the cats I would decide if the smell is worth the gain (if any). My vert has the cats removed and I wish I had them. I do have heads / cam install as well which increases the smell. Car is tuned. your desicion just something to consider.