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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 06:17 PM
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After much personal inner debate, research, hair pulling, cajoling and opinion polling, I've finally made up my mind and placed the order only an hour ago :D

In about 3 weeks, I should be the proud owner of a set of LGM SS LT Headers, X-pipe and O2 Sims :reddevil

I talked with Lou for over 45 minutes and after all I've seen, done and been told, I feel I've made the right choice :D

Mike Norris will be doing the install and we'll be doing same-day pre and post install dyno runs :D (current A4 with intake/exhaust). I can't wait to see what kinda #s we're gonna make and thanks for everything Lou :cheers: and NitroSuzie :cheers:

In addition, the LS6 Intake will be installed prior to the headers and 3.73 gears and a Yank SS3800 converter will be installed after :D
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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 06:23 PM
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Keep us informed, I am on the fence also... :confused:
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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 06:29 PM
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Mark, congrats. You already have a strong beast with those mods you should be able to hit the 11's :cheers:
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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 06:30 PM
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Sounds like you made a good decision.....I expect my FLP's in next week, I'm excited as you, and can't wait til I get them in and the tuning done:D
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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 06:32 PM
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thanks guys...obviously wanted the most hp increase I could get and these seem to fit the bill....the dyno )and track ;)) will tell :D

Mark, congrats. You already have a strong beast with those mods you should be able to hit the 11's :cheers:
that's the goal....bolt on 11s :eek: :D
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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 07:03 PM
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:thumbs:

I would probably opt for the same setup if I were header shopping again. My FLP's are serving me well, so I'll stick with them.

I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 07:53 PM
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Congrats MG, this is Gary in Dallas. I live 25 minutes from Lou's shop, but never have been there. They are definately great headers and I am curious what your dyno will be!

SS3800, wow you don't mess around do you?

Enjoy

The Bandit..................

:cheers:
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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 07:57 PM
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What kind of deal did you get on the package? I might be in their market soon.
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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 08:13 PM
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after what Vince posted, nope ;) :D

What kind of deal did you get on the package? I might be in their market soon.
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no real deal unfortunately, although I tried ;) :D......I saved a little not going with the cats, but then the xpipe is $300 right back so....

If I hadn't gotten a good enough bonus from work to cover the cost, it woulda been a harder decision :)
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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 08:19 PM
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I hope you plan on replacing that XR-1 with a real exhaust if you're going to run no cats.

Even the tame Corsa Indy's are loud (even at idle) with no cats.

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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 09:22 PM
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I hope you plan on replacing that XR-1 with a real exhaust if you're going to run no cats.
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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 09:39 PM
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I hope you plan on replacing that XR-1 with a real exhaust if you're going to run no cats.

Even the tame Corsa Indy's are loud (even at idle) with no cats.

Eric
some sound clips would be great too. I've been tossing around the idea of headers. :seeya
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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 09:43 PM
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:cheers: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :cheers:
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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 09:45 PM
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Your gonna have quite a monster on your hands :cheers:
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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 10:06 PM
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:cheers: can you say 11.80's :hurray:
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Congrats Mark! :eek: :cool: :cheers:


I'll be interested to hear how you do HP wise, as we have similar setups right now. Of course, I'm tapped for the moment after wheels + tires for my Vette last weekend, and a full custom stereo for my truck today. :eek:

NoggZ :seeya
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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 10:30 PM
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after everything, maybe MC :D

Congrats Mark! :eek: :cool: :cheers:


I'll be interested to hear how you do HP wise, as we have similar setups right now.
me too and thanks :D....of course I'll keep everyone updated....gotta install in the LS6 intake 1st so I'm hoping for at least 350/350 :D
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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 10:42 PM
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Congrats Mark! I can't wait till you let me drag it at the cruise-in! ;) :lolg:
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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 11:32 PM
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as long as I can autox yours :reddevil
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