Long tube headers question...
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Melting Slicks
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Long tube headers question...
Seems like most headers offered for the C5 are 1-3/4". Does anyone run 1-7/8"? Maybe I'm used to my c6's but I just assumed 1-7/8" would be standard size for the C5 as well.
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Seems like the TSP headers are 1-3/4. Those were the main ones I was looking at. Thinking I'll wait and find a set of kooks or ARH 1-7/8" used.
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Seems like the TSP headers are 1-3/4. Those were the main ones I was looking at. Thinking I'll wait and find a set of kooks or ARH 1-7/8" used.
Last edited by WickedVetteLT4; Apr 15, 2019 at 11:02 PM.
Melting Slicks
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I’ve also seen a lot of 3/4. I think 7/8 is reserved for those who a running big power upgrades. I’ve been looking at tsp as well. Kooks is almost double the price.
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Melting Slicks
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I just assume if I'm going to buy a set and install them... might as well go 1-7/8" IMO. I found a company (TPS Motorsports) that makes nice headers for the C5 in 1-7/8" with O/R midpipe included for $899. They seem to have several good reviews.
Burning Brakes
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Speed Engineering also has some good reviews for a set of budget headers. According to some reviews you should either get most of the x-pipe welded or buy a set of quality clamps along with some copper RTV on the joints and toss the clamps provided in the kit.
https://www.speed-engineering.com/ls...stainless.html
https://www.speed-engineering.com/ls...stainless.html
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The new designed XS power headers are the absolute best budget options out there in my opinion and rival the expensive brands. Here's a link to a review of mine.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...d-results.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...d-results.html
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Melting Slicks
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The new designed XS power headers are the absolute best budget options out there in my opinion and rival the expensive brands. Here's a link to a review of mine.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...d-results.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...d-results.html
I'm just trying not to throw a ton of money at this car. I've always loved the C5 Z and I bought it for a daily driver as fuel mileage is pretty good considering the power and they are comfortable to drive. I got a good deal on it so I'm not trying to spend a ton of money on the highest quality parts like I would on a dedicated toy. Just trying to do some bang for the buck mods to make the car sound good and run a little better so its more entertaining to drive. 😎
Burning Brakes
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The new designed XS power headers are the absolute best budget options out there in my opinion and rival the expensive brands. Here's a link to a review of mine.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...d-results.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...d-results.html
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Burning Brakes
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without a heads / cam / intake setup your looking at 10-ish and maybe a few more with the required tune. They are a necessity if you cam it, port your heads, etc. honestly not worth it at all until you need them for your build.
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Melting Slicks
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I'd like to find a deal on a used set of kooks or ARH headers and O/R X. If not... I'll likely buy a TPS set. Shows they tuck up so you wont drag them all over like some of the other brands, they look to be built well and fit well too.
Burning Brakes
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27 rwhp is definitely nothing to dismiss regardless of the source. Just don't want someone to get motivated by the thought of bolting on almost 30 rwhp with headers and get some lean cylinders by not getting it properly tuned.
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[QUOTE=CinciZ06;1599235219]Speed Engineering also has some good reviews for a set of budget headers. According to some reviews you should either get most of the x-pipe welded or buy a set of quality clamps along with some copper RTV on the joints and toss the clamps provided in the kit.
https://www.speed-engineering.com/ls...stainless.html[/QUOTE
I have them on my car and they are more then decent in quality at a great price.
https://www.speed-engineering.com/ls...stainless.html[/QUOTE
I have them on my car and they are more then decent in quality at a great price.
Burning Brakes
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"TPS" is awfully close to "TSP", I can see the confusion. I've never heard of TPS headers before until now I guess. I have TSP (Texas Speed Performance) 1-3/4"
Last edited by turabo87; Apr 19, 2019 at 11:37 AM.