I've dealt quite a bit with Texas Speed and really like their products... But have never ran any of their headers.

I'm wondering if any of you guys are running their long tube headers an 3" X pipe. If so, give me your opinion on quality, fit and finish. THANKS!!

 

TSP are good headers if you are on a budget. They are built pretty similar to the LG Pro Longtube's. Quality will be lower obvioulsy but still a great product nonetheless. For fitment, they hang a bit lower (just like the LG's) so you have chance of scraping. If you are on a budget and are not looking to spend a lot of money, then go for it; otherwise pick up a set of Kooks, American Racing, or LG Pro's.

 

Damn, I am on a budget but I don't like the idea of my headers scraping on every speed bump...

 

The headers don't scrape on every speed bump. You will not have exactly the same clearance as a stock exhaust but if you put a little work into the install they will easily clear most speed bumps.

 

any plans for a 1 7/8th for us?

 

Thanks, how much lower is it than stock?

 

They seem very respectable power wise... http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vemp_08...tallation.html

 

Yes TSP really do make great headers, if you say you're on a budget then by all means go for it. Great bang for your buck, if you may. Any questions you have, I'm sure John would be more than happy answering. Even a small search on here will show that lots of guys are seeing great results from them.

 

Thanks man, you've been a lot of help It always nice to have someone's advice who's been in it for a while.

 

Not a problem man. Good luck with your Vette!

 

BTW, does anybody have any pictures of the headers mounted, the car on the ground, looking underneath? Just curious on how low they hang...

 

Bump on this question:

 

I have these headers on my 2000 C5 and they work great! I will say the quality is fine if you don't drive your car in any rain or inclement weather. IIRC, they are a coated mild steel, hence the price! I love mine, only thing that I have to complain about is that the new dip stick location, it put a crack in my hood because the finger hole for the dipstick stuck up too high.

Caught it before it got too bad though! Still frustrating that I spent the money on the headers and that happened. Anyway, I'll snap some pictures of it tomorrow and post them up here for you.

BTW, they don't scrape on speed bumps at all. And my car is lowered on stock bolts.

Adam

 

Thanks Adam, Cant wait to see the pics!

 

have you looked into XSpower LT's? they are not expensive....stainless steel....and fit great!!! best bang for the buck header out

 

I really want ceramic coated headers, to keep the heat down around them. But looking at the XSpower website, they only make the C6 headers. Another thing I like about the TSP headers, is they are 1 7/8 inch primaries, the primaries are longer and I can just buy the headers and extension pipes and connect them to my Corsa cat back, which already has an X-pipe.

Headers, install kit (dip stick tube, gaskets, and O2 extension wires) and connection pipes all for about $600 dollars.

 

I was under the impression that the TSP Longtubes were only available as 1 3/4". Looking at their website I couldn't find anything that indicated they were offered in 1 7/8" for us C5 guys. But then again 1 3/4" primaries are usually more then enough for most builds. What are your plans for the Vette if you don't mind me asking?

 

Oops, lol, you're right, they do only have 1 3/4 inchers... Well, eventually I wanna go stroker engine, but for now (possibly 1-2 years) its just gonna be boltons. I know 1 7/8 is overkill, even on heads cam 5.7, but that way I wouldn't need to upgrade later when I do go stroker. But I'm glad you caught that! I'm fine with 1 3/4" primaries. Either way, the TSP's might not even happen, I got a local guy that offered me a set of TPIS stainless long tubes and X-pipe for very, very cheap, just 2 of the primaries had dents in them, easily fiixable for me

My future mod list, and most likely in this order:

Current mods:
Fast 78mm
Corsa cat back
EfiLive speed-density tune (by me)
MAF delete
EGR/A.I.R. delete

Future mods:

Long tube headers
Cat delete
Wet N2O kit
3.42 rear
Built trans & 3200-3600 stall
Heads/Cam/Rod-bolts

 

The fbody guys get the 1 7/8th we don't. :

 

How long do you intend to keep the car. The TSP headers are mild steel as opposed to stainless. They will not last as long but if you only plan to keep the car for a few years you'll be fine.