Just bought eBay OBX headers
Le Mans Master
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From: DuBois PA
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
For those up in the air about headers, looks like LG just stepped up to everyone wanting a group buy, sounds like they're going to do the LG Street system for $895 with free shipping for 10 systems, if they get 11 or more they'll give another $100 off your next purchase of $500+. Think I found what I'm going to do 
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...2093289&page=2
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...2093289&page=2
Tim
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yes- long tube headers, off road mid pipes, x-pipe, clamps and O2sensor extensions I want to say...if you have a 97-00 C5, I think they send you the AIR tube to make it work with the locations the fittings are welded on the primaries...(they are different for 01 and up cars) in which the headers have AIR fittings that come setup for those years.
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For those up in the air about headers, looks like LG just stepped up to everyone wanting a group buy, sounds like they're going to do the LG Street system for $895 with free shipping for 10 systems, if they get 11 or more they'll give another $100 off your next purchase of $500+. Think I found what I'm going to do
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...2093289&page=2
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...2093289&page=2
Pro
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From: Yuma AZ
yes i disconnected prior to extending. they are fairly easy to get to but the connector holding it to the frame was a little tricky from the angle.
Melting Slicks
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From: Leon Iowa
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
I bought the ssautochrome headers when I first got my vette. The biggest fitment problem I had was the O2 locations. I had to relocate them. I called them and explained how and where I moved them so he gave me a full refund including shipping and got to keep the headers. I was happy since i got the headers for free.
Pro
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i found that putting the drivers side header on is easiest coming from the bottom and the passenger from the top.
anyone know a way around cutting to mount the front o2 sensors im a little hesitant to do that.
being my first time installing headers i got a little scared when the car started smoking and smelling like something was burning when i first started. its funny now though
anyone know a way around cutting to mount the front o2 sensors im a little hesitant to do that.
being my first time installing headers i got a little scared when the car started smoking and smelling like something was burning when i first started. its funny now though
Pro
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From: Yuma AZ
now thats customer service. anyone just buy 14 gauge wire and snip the o2 sensors and crimp the added wire in there to extend. if it works it would save some $$$ on the extensions.
I bought the ssautochrome headers when I first got my vette. The biggest fitment problem I had was the O2 locations. I had to relocate them. I called them and explained how and where I moved them so he gave me a full refund including shipping and got to keep the headers. I was happy since i got the headers for free.
Melting Slicks
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From: Leon Iowa
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
that may work but if you go that route be sure to use that heat shrink to seal the connections. when I done mine I posted a WTB add on here and found some used extentions
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Huh, I actually did call & ask them about the Streets probably about a month ago & was quoted same as what's on LG website. Wonder why they didnt tell me about the lower price?
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Wow.. a lot of reading, but good info here. Glad this install went well.. now to the OP, get out there with a pressure washer and CLEAN THAT MOTOR! 
As a 'heads up' on chrome/SS headers... If you spray the inside of the header tubes (tape off the flange) with several coats of High Temp (1500 deg) WHITE paint, it will help in keeping them from discoloring. It's a trick we used on motorcycle pipes for years.
As a 'heads up' on chrome/SS headers... If you spray the inside of the header tubes (tape off the flange) with several coats of High Temp (1500 deg) WHITE paint, it will help in keeping them from discoloring. It's a trick we used on motorcycle pipes for years.
Le Mans Master
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From: DuBois PA
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Wow.. a lot of reading, but good info here. Glad this install went well.. now to the OP, get out there with a pressure washer and CLEAN THAT MOTOR!
As a 'heads up' on chrome/SS headers... If you spray the inside of the header tubes (tape off the flange) with several coats of High Temp (1500 deg) WHITE paint, it will help in keeping them from discoloring. It's a trick we used on motorcycle pipes for years.
As a 'heads up' on chrome/SS headers... If you spray the inside of the header tubes (tape off the flange) with several coats of High Temp (1500 deg) WHITE paint, it will help in keeping them from discoloring. It's a trick we used on motorcycle pipes for years.
Hey... Cool!!!!
Tim
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got a ? for the guys with the experience. when i drove home it didnt feel as responsive as normal. obviously i didnt put the petal to the floor or anything. also i noticed my engine temp would get up to like 228 when i was at a stop light and cool down to 208-210 when i was driving seems a little odd. as stated before my front o2 sensors on the long tubes are not pluged in and it sounds great when im pushing the gas but sounds rough when i let off the gas. is that because i have two holes where the sensors go. sorry for the dumb ?'s but im not so knowledgeable on this stuff.
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got a ? for the guys with the experience. when i drove home it didnt feel as responsive as normal. obviously i didnt put the petal to the floor or anything. also i noticed my engine temp would get up to like 228 when i was at a stop light and cool down to 208-210 when i was driving seems a little odd. as stated before my front o2 sensors on the long tubes are not pluged in and it sounds great when im pushing the gas but sounds rough when i let off the gas. is that because i have two holes where the sensors go. sorry for the dumb ?'s but im not so knowledgeable on this stuff.
Pro
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From: Yuma AZ
I did notice the ridiculous gas mileage i was getting on the way home as well. like 9mpg 
i wont drive anymore until i figure out what im going to do about the o2 sensors. and no i havent had a tune since the install im waiting on my paxton to come in this week and ill tune it all at once.
thanks for the feedback
Casey
i wont drive anymore until i figure out what im going to do about the o2 sensors. and no i havent had a tune since the install im waiting on my paxton to come in this week and ill tune it all at once.thanks for the feedback
Casey
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Ya, it's the full LG Streets with x-pipe, and all hardware including clamps & o2 sensor wire adapters.
Huh, I actually did call & ask them about the Streets probably about a month ago & was quoted same as what's on LG website. Wonder why they didnt tell me about the lower price?
Huh, I actually did call & ask them about the Streets probably about a month ago & was quoted same as what's on LG website. Wonder why they didnt tell me about the lower price?
They had a sale thread here a few weeks ago, thats the price they quoted me, 1095 shipped w/ cats.
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Huh, I saw that one too & gave them a call, thought they were quoting the $1195 (with cats) but I've looked at so darn many exhaust systems I very well may have got it mixed up
Dallas @ Advanced Dyno was certainly helpful & informative for me. I would not have have a second thought about picking up something from them. I think what originally got me to the LG site was just reading up on the systems, and I remember they had the Streets Headers by themselves listed for $695 and Advanced Dyno only had the full kit, so that's probably why I was leaning that direction. (Was looking into custom X pipe with exhaust system)
However I've since learned that they wont bolt up to the stock H-pipe (till I could get rest of exhaust done), so I'm back to looking for a full system again.
Dallas @ Advanced Dyno was certainly helpful & informative for me. I would not have have a second thought about picking up something from them. I think what originally got me to the LG site was just reading up on the systems, and I remember they had the Streets Headers by themselves listed for $695 and Advanced Dyno only had the full kit, so that's probably why I was leaning that direction. (Was looking into custom X pipe with exhaust system)
However I've since learned that they wont bolt up to the stock H-pipe (till I could get rest of exhaust done), so I'm back to looking for a full system again.
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got a ? for the guys with the experience. when i drove home it didnt feel as responsive as normal. obviously i didnt put the petal to the floor or anything. also i noticed my engine temp would get up to like 228 when i was at a stop light and cool down to 208-210 when i was driving seems a little odd. as stated before my front o2 sensors on the long tubes are not pluged in and it sounds great when im pushing the gas but sounds rough when i let off the gas. is that because i have two holes where the sensors go. sorry for the dumb ?'s but im not so knowledgeable on this stuff.
Those temps are normal hell lower then mine, I run around 230 in stop and go traffic in 100F heat in this NM desert. Dude get those 02 fixed asap!!! I'm surprised the car is running at all. You need to get that fixed pronto!!!
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i will get them fixed asap. just have to figure out what im going to do. anyone know if the heat shield above the o2's on longtubes has anything above it... if i decide to cut. i only drove the car home. about 8 miles. had to or i would of had to get it towed 
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I bought the ssautochrome headers when I first got my vette. The biggest fitment problem I had was the O2 locations. I had to relocate them. I called them and explained how and where I moved them so he gave me a full refund including shipping and got to keep the headers. I was happy since i got the headers for free.