please help me decide on which headers to buy for my 2002 6-speed thank you for your help

 

I have TPIS and they were the standard for awhile (TTS too). But I think that LG Motorsports is probably going steal the show. From what I have read they did extensive header tuning for the LS1/LS6 for max performance. If I am wrong somebody please chime in. I would go with their headers (now) if I was doing it over.

 

where do i find purchasing info on the lg motorsprort headers

 

If you do not plan on any serious engine mods for your car, the TTS headers are definitely your best choice. They have slightly samller diameter primary tubes which help out BIG time with lower RPM power, which can be felt everytime you drive the car. Many people insist on going with larger diameter headers because they make an extra hp or two at 6200rpm. Personally I prefer to pay for power to be added to the RPM range of my car that I use most often, which is the 2500-4500rpm area.

TTS Headers have nice 3" collectors and flanges which allow you to attach them to your current intermediate pipes and keep using your stock catalytic converters. They are also jet hot-coated both inside and out, and have superb quality welds. The fitment is also excellent.

I have run these headers on my car now for a year and a half and they are holding up great.

We usually always have these in stock for a great price, so if you are interested, or have any more questions, drop me an email.

 

IMO LG's headers are just too much dough. You have to buy the whole system, cats included for $2000:eek: If you want just the headers you can get those for $1600 but you can't run the factory cats thus making emmissions an issue not to mention you'll smell like you were just snowblowing your driveway :U

They may be the best for strokers but I can't see the benefit for a stock car. JMHO of course.

Joe

 

I just ordered the FLP package. Should be here in a couple of days. Here's what's included, plus I bought the O2 simms:

1)Long Tube Headers with 1-3/4" tubes and true 3" collector.
2)Bolts and Gasket.
3)Hi Flow Catalytic Converters 2.5"
4)Off Road Replacement Pipe 2.5"
5)X-Pipe with flange for connection to stock or aftermarket exhaust.
6)Accessory Kit with V-flange Clamps and Band Clamps.

The nice thing about this package, besides being all-inclusive and bolt-on, is that you can quick-change the off-road setup to cats at will. No cutting is required. I'm doing this setup in prep for h/c.

 

What about the Bellanger headers. I think they are the next best thing next to the LG headers but for around a grand less. my .02

 

I don't have any first hand experience with the Belanger headers but their quality and fitment seems pretty good. However, I am not real fond of their Tri-Y design. I just do not feel they are designed for the best power gains. They are the only company that uses this design of header, and it makes me wonder why. I still think a 4 into 1 with properly sized tubes for the engine and application are the best choice.

 

:yesnod:

 

I love my TPIS headers ! Hear them...
http://www.badazcorvettes.com/~vstella/video/ARE226.mpg
..... See the full install pics on my homepage..:D

 

I just ordered the FLP unit as well. :smash: :yesnod:

 

We found 17rwhp (from 419rwhp to 436rwhp, and torque went up to 422 rwtq) when we switched from Balanger headers to our LG Stainless steel Long tubes. ( we installed a reprogramed computer at the same time) But our Long tubes showed similar increases over the TPIS headers. We used our Standard Merge Collector, and our LG "X" pipe, with no cats. on the LG Long tube headers that we installed, and we removed the Balangers that had an "X" pipe also.
Our headers come with Cats and interchangable off road pipes all conected with "V" flange clamps.

We sell all brands, But I have the LG Long Tubes on my own Cam and head car, with 438rwhp/423rwtq with our G5 package. As does Randy Goss, (431rwhp) who just did 119.98 in the 1/4 mile last week, on street tires, and a poor 60'.
ck out the photos on our web site.

Thanks for your time,

Lou Gigliotti http://www.lgmotorsports.com

 

I surely believe its a toss up right now between LG's setup and FLP...If I had to do it all over again, I would have a tough time choosing between these two...Like to see a dyno comparison between these setups :)
Looks like SLP came up with a shot of their own with their equal length set...

 

Love my Bellangers, great fit, great quality, and good power. I have had them for about two years with no problems. Whatever, headers you get make sure you get them jet coated to reduce engine compartment heat...

Herb

 

I'm going with the FLP's because you can remove the high flow cats that come with the kit and install the offroad pipes for racing. You'll have a tough time passing emissions without cats. The entire system is coated to keep the heat down also. I plan on ordering my system in about a week or I might just drive up to Naperville and have them put it on and dyno-tune it while I'm there.:D

Just for comparison...
FLP = $1,599.00 (fully coated complete bolt-on kit)
Long Tube Headers with 1-3/4" tubes and true 3" collector.
Bolts and Gaskets.
Hi Flow Catalytic Converters
Off Road Replacement Pipes and O2 sensors.
X-Pipe with flange for connection to stock or aftermarket exhaust.
Accessory Kit with V-flange Clamps, Band Clamps.

LG's = $2,198.00 (not coated complete bolt-on kit)
32" long x 1.75" dia primary size
Full-length primaries and race quality 3" collectors
All 304 Stainless Steel, mandrel bent construction
Random high flow cats
Plus $299.00 for their X-pipe
Total = $2,497.00

There are quite a few others out there, just compare what you get for your money and how easy each of them is to install. Many of them require lots of cutting and welding.


[Modified by MTWallet, 9:36 PM 4/25/2002]