LG longtube Headers?
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From: Pictou Nova Scotia
LG longtube Headers?
I'm in the market for a set of longtube headers and X-pipe? Everyone praises LG headers and I am curious which model you use. LG PRO, LG SUPER PRO, or LG STREET SERIES? I assume most also use the high flow cats as well. Any input is appreciated. Thanks.
Melting Slicks
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From: Lone Star State
I got the LG Streets. Works fine for my application. LG products are top notch. I also got the X pipe and high flow cats. One recommendation would be to get some better clamps for the installation. Some pipe clamps, 4" wide would suffice. The ones that are supplied sucks
Team Owner
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From: NJ
You need the torctite clamps with LG headers. Do a forum search, I just went through it w/ my LG streets install. The provided clamps are almost useless.
The quality of the Street series headers is OK.
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I would use the Street Series on a car that is completely stock, or with a mild cam in the 420-440 rwhp range. At that point the Pro's would be about 10 more hp.
For those wanting to do heads and cam I would do the Pro's or the Super Pro's.
All out builds, go with the Super Pro's.
For those wanting to do heads and cam I would do the Pro's or the Super Pro's.
All out builds, go with the Super Pro's.
Pro
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From: Edmond Ok
I recently put on the LG streets and High Flow Cats. Not a hard install, trouble spots was getting the headers in place, snaking them up and down a small space. I had even more dificult time changing the fuel filter. Wish I would have done with out the pipes installed, (note to self, if change out your exhaust change out the fuel filter when there is lots of room). I had a few of the typical codes show up. Took mine to a tuner and no codes since (1 1/2 months)
Fit up and Quality was decent, but i don't have any other header to compare against.
Good Luck.
Fit up and Quality was decent, but i don't have any other header to compare against.
Good Luck.
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Melting Slicks
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I have had the LG Street Series with HF Cats and X-pipe on my 00 vert for about 7 months now and love them. I am also running the Z06 Ti's and the sound is just right.
Agree with Chevy Guy get the torctite clamps, I did and worked great.
Agree with Chevy Guy get the torctite clamps, I did and worked great.
Le Mans Master
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Another of the same opinion here. Very satisfied with performance and sound of the street headers. Tricky to get in but fit well once in there. Only complaint, get new clamps. I used the double wide ones from NAPA. Seal better, easier to install and are reusable.
Racer
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From: Calgary AB
I would use the Street Series on a car that is completely stock, or with a mild cam in the 420-440 rwhp range. At that point the Pro's would be about 10 more hp.
For those wanting to do heads and cam I would do the Pro's or the Super Pro's.
All out builds, go with the Super Pro's.
For those wanting to do heads and cam I would do the Pro's or the Super Pro's.
All out builds, go with the Super Pro's.
Drifting
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From: Dayton Ohio
I agree w/ the torctite comment, though I was not able to use them everywhere. One was too close to the collector, and the other to the O2 sensor.
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I have an '06 with Mid-America Quad Cruiser mufflers and am thinking of getting the LG Street Series.
The Cruiser mufflers create more noise in the cabin that I would like.
Will the headers make it louder yet? Should I go back to the stock mufflers with the LG Street Series? Appreciate your input. Thanks.
The Cruiser mufflers create more noise in the cabin that I would like.
Will the headers make it louder yet? Should I go back to the stock mufflers with the LG Street Series? Appreciate your input. Thanks.
Team Owner
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From: NJ
I have an '06 with Mid-America Quad Cruiser mufflers and am thinking of getting the LG Street Series.
The Cruiser mufflers create more noise in the cabin that I would like.
Will the headers make it louder yet? Should I go back to the stock mufflers with the LG Street Series? Appreciate your input. Thanks.
The Cruiser mufflers create more noise in the cabin that I would like.
Will the headers make it louder yet? Should I go back to the stock mufflers with the LG Street Series? Appreciate your input. Thanks.
The Header will definitely make the car a good deal louder.
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