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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 09:07 AM
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I have them on my heads/cam 02 z06 with some borla stingers and they sound great. Installation was pretty simple, I took the time to wrap wires with heat tape to make sure. I also had to locktite the ball joint and double nut it so it didn't come loose.

Made high 400's rwhp wise so I'm happy
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Superman09
Very correct, you want the ball and socket flange snug and also drawn in equally. Tighten each one down a little at a time so everything gets drawn in equally until it is all snug. After a heat cycle, check those again and re-snug them up! Double nut is not a bad idea either!
Yup, that was my only issue...

had them 2+ years now and no complaints....

Good service from Superman as I recall too...had them within a day or two of ordering....
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 10:14 AM
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Thanks guys!
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 10:50 PM
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OK , you guys talked me into it ,I ordered A set now I am just waiting for them to get here. I hope they get here while I am on vacation so I can take the car to work and use the lift and wont to worry about stopping to work on something else. Will let you know how the install goes when they get here and I get to them.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by cobra3
OK , you guys talked me into it ,I ordered A set now I am just waiting for them to get here. I hope they get here while I am on vacation so I can take the car to work and use the lift and wont to worry about stopping to work on something else. Will let you know how the install goes when they get here and I get to them.
Thanks for the call!
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 08:35 PM
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I would like to buy some xspower long tube header with the cats and all and install on my car But im concerned about passing California smog? 2001 all stock

Any thoughts or advise would be great

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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 08:54 AM
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Mine fit together and installed as good as the kooks on my other car. I was a little skeptical at first because of the price, but I'm glad I went with xs power system. They sound great through my stock Ti exhaust too.
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