NEW HEADERS FROM STAINLESSWORKS
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Racer
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From: Aliso Viejo, Calif.
NEW HEADERS FROM STAINLESSWORKS
Has anybody out there heard of this company and had any experience with them. I saw there headers in the new Vette mag. They look perty nice and made of stainless steel and completely tig welded.. They claim 15-20rwhp on a lightly moded Ls1..
Check out there web site tell and me what you think . The price seems nice at 999.00 and can be high polished as a option for all you show cars out there.
I am looking for headers now and want to look at all before I chose hope this helps others as well. :cheers:
There web site is http://www.stainlessworks.net
Check out there web site tell and me what you think . The price seems nice at 999.00 and can be high polished as a option for all you show cars out there.
I am looking for headers now and want to look at all before I chose hope this helps others as well. :cheers:
There web site is http://www.stainlessworks.net
Racer
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Re: NEW HEADERS FROM STAINLESSWORKS (NVMYC5)
have you checked out FLP's total package. considering they throw in high flow cats and the x-pipe, seems like a better deal. imho.
you might check out http://www.thewsa.com
it is a first hack at header comparison, if enough people think that kind of info is useful, i may expand it.
you might check out http://www.thewsa.com
it is a first hack at header comparison, if enough people think that kind of info is useful, i may expand it.
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Re: NEW HEADERS FROM STAINLESSWORKS (LTD)
These look like knock-offs of the TPIS headers to me. They are a medium length primary design, and I doubt you would ever see 15-20HP from them.
If you are looking for a header in this price range, these look nice, however, I would spend the extra money on the properly-tuned headers from LGM. His headers are the style racers use.
Dave
If you are looking for a header in this price range, these look nice, however, I would spend the extra money on the properly-tuned headers from LGM. His headers are the style racers use.
Dave
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Re: NEW HEADERS FROM STAINLESSWORKS (y2khardtop)
I plan to put these on my Z06 in the next few weeks. They are made of 304 low carbon stainless and have a great reputation. They may look like tpis knock offs but they are not. Also, you can only get them in a milled finish not polished.
Also I don't plan on coating mine as it just adds to the expense and is unnecessary as very few if any coatings truly reduce underhood temps. The reason TTS, SLP etc are coated is because they are mild steel and will rot otherwise.
LG's headers may in fact be better (who really knows) but at double the price it's tough to justify especially on a stock motor IMHO. I plan on doing a dyno before and after and posting my results. Frankly, if I see 15rwhp and TQ I'll be very happy.
Joe
[Modified by CRUZMISL, 10:33 PM 4/18/2002]
Also I don't plan on coating mine as it just adds to the expense and is unnecessary as very few if any coatings truly reduce underhood temps. The reason TTS, SLP etc are coated is because they are mild steel and will rot otherwise.
LG's headers may in fact be better (who really knows) but at double the price it's tough to justify especially on a stock motor IMHO. I plan on doing a dyno before and after and posting my results. Frankly, if I see 15rwhp and TQ I'll be very happy.
Joe
[Modified by CRUZMISL, 10:33 PM 4/18/2002]
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Re: NEW HEADERS FROM STAINLESSWORKS (LTD)
have you checked out FLP's total package. considering they throw in high flow cats and the x-pipe, seems like a better deal. imho.
We have an awesome price on these headers right now. Drop me an emial or give us a ring if you like. :)
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Re: NEW HEADERS FROM STAINLESSWORKS (NVMYC5)
If Price is an issue, then we can offer you the Stainless Works headers, as well as our true long tubes.
In addition as a low price option, we do offer out Race style 304 Stainless Long Tubes, without cats, but with Merge Collectors for $1595.
And I know that all the Brand X cheerleaders will tell you this and that, but in each case you will be buying a Mid Length header with trinkets, rather than a true Long Tube.
So For a True 32" long Tube, there is only one choice, and that is the LG Long Tubes. Available with or without all the whistles and bells. Tailor the system to your budget, and your needs.
Plus let it be known that we sell every brand of header, we just happen to like ours best.
Give us a call. 972-272-7753
Lou Gigliotti http://www.lgmotorsports.com
[Modified by LG Motorsports, 11:18 PM 4/18/2002]
In addition as a low price option, we do offer out Race style 304 Stainless Long Tubes, without cats, but with Merge Collectors for $1595.
And I know that all the Brand X cheerleaders will tell you this and that, but in each case you will be buying a Mid Length header with trinkets, rather than a true Long Tube.
So For a True 32" long Tube, there is only one choice, and that is the LG Long Tubes. Available with or without all the whistles and bells. Tailor the system to your budget, and your needs.
Plus let it be known that we sell every brand of header, we just happen to like ours best.
Give us a call. 972-272-7753
Lou Gigliotti http://www.lgmotorsports.com
[Modified by LG Motorsports, 11:18 PM 4/18/2002]
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From: Austin TX
Re: NEW HEADERS FROM STAINLESSWORKS (LG Motorsports)
Actually Lou, there is one other like yours, but they're so overpriced I cant see why anyone would want them now that your headers are out.
http://www.wheeltowheel.net/products/car/c5_parts.htm
At the bottom of that page, the Wheel To Wheel C5 headers.
Eric
http://www.wheeltowheel.net/products/car/c5_parts.htm
At the bottom of that page, the Wheel To Wheel C5 headers.
Eric
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Re: NEW HEADERS FROM STAINLESSWORKS (66ImpalaLT1)
Yes those are nice headers. They did them for the World Challenge and Motorola cup C5s for Chevrolet. Chevy paid for the development to find out what length was the best for power and torque, and 32" was the results. These headers did not come with egr fitting, and there was no accomidation for an Air Conditioner because the race cars do not have to deal with those.
We built ours the same length, but made all the accomidation for the street, ie; Air Conditioner/EGR clearance. So there truly are no headers like the LG headers
We also supply 02 "extension cords" to make installation easy.
Notice the Merge Collector. All my headers now come with Stainless Steel Merge collectors (304 alloy).
Keep in mind that I sell every brand of header, But for those demanding the best, I designed our header , At half of the price of the racing headers.
There is no need to coat our stainless headers, but we do offer the option.
Thanks,
Lou Gigliotti http://www.lgmotorsports.com
[Modified by LG Motorsports, 8:20 AM 4/19/2002]
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Re: NEW HEADERS FROM STAINLESSWORKS (CRUZMISL)
reason TTS, SLP etc are coated is because they are mild steel and will rot otherwise.
[Modified by CRUZMISL, 10:33 PM 4/18/2002]
[Modified by CRUZMISL, 10:33 PM 4/18/2002]
Mike :)
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Re: NEW HEADERS FROM STAINLESSWORKS (Mikie C)
reason TTS, SLP etc are coated is because they are mild steel and will rot otherwise.
[Modified by CRUZMISL, 10:33 PM 4/18/2002]
Joe, just to set the record straight, the SLP's are coated stainless .
[Modified by CRUZMISL, 10:33 PM 4/18/2002]
Joe, just to set the record straight, the SLP's are coated stainless .
Joe
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Re: NEW HEADERS FROM STAINLESSWORKS (CRUZMISL)
Jet Hot ceramic coatings claim "Surface tempatures drop by as much as 25% and independent test report drops as much as 300 degrees" :eek: See http://www.jet-hot.com
Burning Brakes
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From: Cape Coral Florida
Re: NEW HEADERS FROM STAINLESSWORKS (Powerhungry)
I just installed the LGM headers and they do look great. However
the installation was not as easy as I was lead to believe. I was
told they would install from the bottom when in fact I installed
them from the top. I also had to remove the alternater, fuel
packs, steering shaft, and the intake manifold ( for the EGR
line to be replaced) and lift the motor. On top of that I did not
receive the 02 extentions that I now have to wait 9 days to be
sent to me and the car sits. :mad
the installation was not as easy as I was lead to believe. I was
told they would install from the bottom when in fact I installed
them from the top. I also had to remove the alternater, fuel
packs, steering shaft, and the intake manifold ( for the EGR
line to be replaced) and lift the motor. On top of that I did not
receive the 02 extentions that I now have to wait 9 days to be
sent to me and the car sits. :mad
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Racer
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From: Aliso Viejo, Calif.
Re: NEW HEADERS FROM STAINLESSWORKS (NVMYC5)
My car already has a magnaflow X-pipe and High flow cats . So buying a package with those items makes no sense. What can I install using my existing parts so my only purchase is the long tubes maybe I'm reading the packages wrong. Can LG or FLP etc. long tubes be installed using my cats.
As far as price 1595.00 is tops for me...
Thanks :cheers:
As far as price 1595.00 is tops for me...
Thanks :cheers:
Burning Brakes
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From: Cape Coral Florida
Re: NEW HEADERS FROM STAINLESSWORKS (NVMYC5)
If your system has V-clamps and the cats are 3" then you most
likely could use LGM headers. You may have to cut a couple of
inches off your X-pipe like I did but, it should work.
likely could use LGM headers. You may have to cut a couple of
inches off your X-pipe like I did but, it should work.
Burning Brakes
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From: Cape Coral Florida
Re: NEW HEADERS FROM STAINLESSWORKS (LG Motorsports)
I just got off the phone with Lou at LGM and he was apologetic
for the time it is taking getting the o2 sensor extentions. He offered
to ship some overnight but they wouldn't be here until Tues.
so I'll wait another day for UPS. He's also sending the new merge
collectors which are a better design. This is a Tuner that backs
his product and I don't think you can go wrong with LGM. He was
not aware of my problem since I only talked to people in his shop
but he made an point to contact me at 9:30 on a Fri. night to
try and remedy my situation. That's commitment to his customers.
for the time it is taking getting the o2 sensor extentions. He offered
to ship some overnight but they wouldn't be here until Tues.
so I'll wait another day for UPS. He's also sending the new merge
collectors which are a better design. This is a Tuner that backs
his product and I don't think you can go wrong with LGM. He was
not aware of my problem since I only talked to people in his shop
but he made an point to contact me at 9:30 on a Fri. night to
try and remedy my situation. That's commitment to his customers.