FLP Longtube Header System???
Racer
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From: Madison Alabama
Re: FLP Longtube Header System??? (SideStep)
SideStep,
I'm over here in Germany and have FLP's complete system on my 1999 C5 and really like em ! I did have a problem with the two "Flanges" that are welded to each "Collectors". Both "Flanges" cracked at the welds on both headers and I had to have them rewelded along with a couple stress cracks in the collectors. Don't know what caused them to crack, but the fix was minor and I'm burning up the Autobahns (125 - 150 mph - Legally) here in Germany. My best top end so far on the Autobahn is 175 mph . . . Smoking !
There are at least three Vettes owner in our Corvette Club over here (The German American Corvette Club of Baden-Wurttemberg) that are running FLP's and all three drivers think they're great (me included).
My FLP install job (did it myself with one other person) only took 4.5 hours, so the FLP's are easy to work with and fit like a glove.
I haven't had any problems (rust) with the "Mild Steel" construction so far . . I guess as long as the Jet-Hot Coating holds up I'm good to go !
Bottom line. . . I think the FLP's are great !
Cecil Davis
German American Corvette Club
of Baden-Wurttemberg
Heidelberg, Germany http://www.b-w-vette.tzo.com (Our CLub Web Page)
:flag :cheers:
I'm over here in Germany and have FLP's complete system on my 1999 C5 and really like em ! I did have a problem with the two "Flanges" that are welded to each "Collectors". Both "Flanges" cracked at the welds on both headers and I had to have them rewelded along with a couple stress cracks in the collectors. Don't know what caused them to crack, but the fix was minor and I'm burning up the Autobahns (125 - 150 mph - Legally) here in Germany. My best top end so far on the Autobahn is 175 mph . . . Smoking !
There are at least three Vettes owner in our Corvette Club over here (The German American Corvette Club of Baden-Wurttemberg) that are running FLP's and all three drivers think they're great (me included).
My FLP install job (did it myself with one other person) only took 4.5 hours, so the FLP's are easy to work with and fit like a glove.
I haven't had any problems (rust) with the "Mild Steel" construction so far . . I guess as long as the Jet-Hot Coating holds up I'm good to go !
Bottom line. . . I think the FLP's are great !
Cecil Davis
German American Corvette Club
of Baden-Wurttemberg
Heidelberg, Germany http://www.b-w-vette.tzo.com (Our CLub Web Page)
:flag :cheers:
Drifting
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From: Ocean County NJ
Re: FLP Longtube Header System??? (SideStep)
what kind of performance gains can be seen from adding the Flps/high flow cats? I am considering it...can it be felt in the seat of the pants?
Also will it sacrfice low end torque?
thanks guys
Marc
Also will it sacrfice low end torque?
thanks guys
Marc
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Re: FLP Longtube Header System??? (davisce)
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I'm over here in Germany and have FLP's complete system on my 1999 C5 and really like em ! I did have a problem with the two "Flanges" that are welded to each "Collectors". Both "Flanges" cracked at the welds on both headers and I had to have them rewelded along with a couple stress cracks in the collectors. Don't know what caused them to crack, but the fix was minor and I'm burning up the Autobahns (125 - 150 mph - Legally) here in Germany. My best top end so far on the Autobahn is 175 mph . . . Smoking !
There are at least three Vettes owner in our Corvette Club over here (The German American Corvette Club of Baden-Wurttemberg) that are running FLP's and all three drivers think they're great (me included).
My FLP install job (did it myself with one other person) only took 4.5 hours, so the FLP's are easy to work with and fit like a glove.
I haven't had any problems (rust) with the "Mild Steel" construction so far . . I guess as long as the Jet-Hot Coating holds up I'm good to go !
Bottom line. . . I think the FLP's are great !
Cecil Davis
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Cecil,
I lived in Heidelberg for four years. I was in the service and stationed there. I worked on Campbell Barracks. Great to hear from you. I try to go back every two years, I had a great time there!!
Thanks fot the info about the FLPs!!!
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
________________________________________ ___________________
I'm over here in Germany and have FLP's complete system on my 1999 C5 and really like em ! I did have a problem with the two "Flanges" that are welded to each "Collectors". Both "Flanges" cracked at the welds on both headers and I had to have them rewelded along with a couple stress cracks in the collectors. Don't know what caused them to crack, but the fix was minor and I'm burning up the Autobahns (125 - 150 mph - Legally) here in Germany. My best top end so far on the Autobahn is 175 mph . . . Smoking !
There are at least three Vettes owner in our Corvette Club over here (The German American Corvette Club of Baden-Wurttemberg) that are running FLP's and all three drivers think they're great (me included).
My FLP install job (did it myself with one other person) only took 4.5 hours, so the FLP's are easy to work with and fit like a glove.
I haven't had any problems (rust) with the "Mild Steel" construction so far . . I guess as long as the Jet-Hot Coating holds up I'm good to go !
Bottom line. . . I think the FLP's are great !
Cecil Davis
________________________________________ __________________
Cecil,
I lived in Heidelberg for four years. I was in the service and stationed there. I worked on Campbell Barracks. Great to hear from you. I try to go back every two years, I had a great time there!!
Thanks fot the info about the FLPs!!!
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
Re: FLP Longtube Header System??? (skidmarc)
what kind of performance gains can be seen from adding the Flps/high flow cats? I am considering it...can it be felt in the seat of the pants? Also will it sacrfice low end torque?
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Re: FLP Longtube Header System??? (skidmarc)
Yes, seat of the pants difference. Average gains on the LS1- 13-17hp, average gain on LS6- 15-23hp.
No sacrifice in low end power.
Nate
No sacrifice in low end power.
Nate
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From: Antelope CA
Re: FLP Longtube Header System??? (Nate@xtreme)
Yes, seat of the pants difference. Average gains on the LS1- 13-17hp, average gain on LS6- 15-23hp.
No sacrifice in low end power.
Nate
No sacrifice in low end power.
Nate
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From: Sierra Vista, Arizona
Re: FLP Longtube Header System??? (skidmarc)
I got a 20 RWHP increase. Dyno prior to installation was 302. Approximately six weeks after installation dyno was 322.8 Installation and dyno was done by Nates folks at Extreme. Great installation job.
what kind of performance gains can be seen from adding the Flps/high flow cats? I am considering it...can it be felt in the seat of the pants?
Also will it sacrfice low end torque?
thanks guys
Marc
Also will it sacrfice low end torque?
thanks guys
Marc
Drifting
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From: Ocean County NJ
Re: FLP Longtube Header System??? (kp)
Just wondering with corsa Indys how much louder is it with the FLPs and high flow cats? also doesnt it come with a x pipe? (will that make a big diff)?
My indys sound mean and ready to rumble now...just wondering how it will change!
Also what kind of cost am I looking at for the system & install...?
Thanks
Marc
My indys sound mean and ready to rumble now...just wondering how it will change!
Also what kind of cost am I looking at for the system & install...?
Thanks
Marc
