What kind of headers?
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What kind of headers?
I have a 2000 roadster with an automatic and am interested in installing headers. The only mod I have made to date is a carbon fiber power duct and a blackwing and the exhaust mod from A & A. Which headers are best? I am concerned with fit as well as performance. What is the difference in "shorty's" vs "long tubes" - other than the obvious? Do headers void your factory warranty? Stainless vs coated?
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Re: What kind of headers? (vlevick)
don't know what's "best" but I know what route I took ;) :D...and welcome to the area, we have plenty of events and like to get together and race often, be sure to check out the SE section :cheers:
I prefer s/s but I'm getting mine coated as well to keep the temps down, and shorty's do nothing for ya...pass on them!
Try a search of this section, as there's plenty of reading that can get ya up to speed :cheers:
I prefer s/s but I'm getting mine coated as well to keep the temps down, and shorty's do nothing for ya...pass on them!
Try a search of this section, as there's plenty of reading that can get ya up to speed :cheers:
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Re: What kind of headers? (vlevick)
Vlevick,
Which headers are the best?
You'll get as many opinions on this as there are belly-buttons. I like the FLPs and just installed them on my 99' roadster.
I am concerned with fit as well as performance.
Mine fit very well overall, good alignment and easy on and together.
What is the difference in "shorty's" vs "long tubes" - other than the obvious?
Don't know the technical answer, but I think more torque and overalll power with the LT's.
Do headers void your factory warranty?
Nope.
Stainless vs coated?
Definitely coated if you don't have S/S, but I would coat them either way.
later,
Which headers are the best?
You'll get as many opinions on this as there are belly-buttons. I like the FLPs and just installed them on my 99' roadster.
I am concerned with fit as well as performance.
Mine fit very well overall, good alignment and easy on and together.
What is the difference in "shorty's" vs "long tubes" - other than the obvious?
Don't know the technical answer, but I think more torque and overalll power with the LT's.
Do headers void your factory warranty?
Nope.
Stainless vs coated?
Definitely coated if you don't have S/S, but I would coat them either way.
later,
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Re: What kind of headers? (Mean Green 2000)
Mean Green 2000,
I just noticed you are in the "Tampa Bay Mis-Fits". I live in St. Petersburg (Old N.E.). A couple of months ago a guy drove by (in a black ZO6) and saw my garage door open in my alley. My Rally Red '66 427 roadster caught his eye and he stopped to take a look. He told me about the "Mis-Fits". I told him I really wasn't a "club person" and did not enjoy having so called Corvette "experts" pick my car apart. I love my cars. Anyway...I was so impressed with his black ZO6 - I had to get one. I wound up settling on a 2000 "triple black" roadster. I didn't want to give up being able to "drop the top" and an automatic is better for me (I have the early stages of Parkinsons Disease). I love the car! My wife loves the car!! Thanks to the "Mis-Fit" that stopped by to admire my '66. If he hadn't I would probably have never even looked at a C5.
I just noticed you are in the "Tampa Bay Mis-Fits". I live in St. Petersburg (Old N.E.). A couple of months ago a guy drove by (in a black ZO6) and saw my garage door open in my alley. My Rally Red '66 427 roadster caught his eye and he stopped to take a look. He told me about the "Mis-Fits". I told him I really wasn't a "club person" and did not enjoy having so called Corvette "experts" pick my car apart. I love my cars. Anyway...I was so impressed with his black ZO6 - I had to get one. I wound up settling on a 2000 "triple black" roadster. I didn't want to give up being able to "drop the top" and an automatic is better for me (I have the early stages of Parkinsons Disease). I love the car! My wife loves the car!! Thanks to the "Mis-Fit" that stopped by to admire my '66. If he hadn't I would probably have never even looked at a C5.
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Re: What kind of headers? (skidmarc)
I would shy away from FLP headers they are having quality issues big time!
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Re: What kind of headers? (vlevick)
and that's the best thing about the Misfits ;)...we're not a lucb, simply a group of people who frequent this and other boards that never fit into a club :D We have no meetings, no dues, no president, treasurer, etc.....just a little web site, an email list and letting people know what's going on in the area.....come to what you want, don't for the rest :D :cheers:
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Re: What kind of headers? (vlevick)
Mean Green 2000,
I just noticed you are in the "Tampa Bay Mis-Fits". I live in St. Petersburg (Old N.E.). A couple of months ago a guy drove by (in a black ZO6) and saw my garage door open in my alley. My Rally Red '66 427 roadster caught his eye and he stopped to take a look. He told me about the "Mis-Fits". I told him I really wasn't a "club person" and did not enjoy having so called Corvette "experts" pick my car apart. I love my cars. Anyway...I was so impressed with his black ZO6 - I had to get one. I wound up settling on a 2000 "triple black" roadster. I didn't want to give up being able to "drop the top" and an automatic is better for me (I have the early stages of Parkinsons Disease). I love the car! My wife loves the car!! Thanks to the "Mis-Fit" that stopped by to admire my '66. If he hadn't I would probably have never even looked at a C5.
I just noticed you are in the "Tampa Bay Mis-Fits". I live in St. Petersburg (Old N.E.). A couple of months ago a guy drove by (in a black ZO6) and saw my garage door open in my alley. My Rally Red '66 427 roadster caught his eye and he stopped to take a look. He told me about the "Mis-Fits". I told him I really wasn't a "club person" and did not enjoy having so called Corvette "experts" pick my car apart. I love my cars. Anyway...I was so impressed with his black ZO6 - I had to get one. I wound up settling on a 2000 "triple black" roadster. I didn't want to give up being able to "drop the top" and an automatic is better for me (I have the early stages of Parkinsons Disease). I love the car! My wife loves the car!! Thanks to the "Mis-Fit" that stopped by to admire my '66. If he hadn't I would probably have never even looked at a C5.
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Re: What kind of headers? (THRAP 42)
Thrap 42,
When did you buy your FLPs???
Thanks
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When did you buy your FLPs???
Thanks
:cheers:
Vlevick,
Which headers are the best?
You'll get as many opinions on this as there are belly-buttons. I like the FLPs and just installed them on my 99' roadster.
I am concerned with fit as well as performance.
Mine fit very well overall, good alignment and easy on and together.
What is the difference in "shorty's" vs "long tubes" - other than the obvious?
Don't know the technical answer, but I think more torque and overalll power with the LT's.
Do headers void your factory warranty?
Nope.
Stainless vs coated?
Definitely coated if you don't have S/S, but I would coat them either way.
later,
Which headers are the best?
You'll get as many opinions on this as there are belly-buttons. I like the FLPs and just installed them on my 99' roadster.
I am concerned with fit as well as performance.
Mine fit very well overall, good alignment and easy on and together.
What is the difference in "shorty's" vs "long tubes" - other than the obvious?
Don't know the technical answer, but I think more torque and overalll power with the LT's.
Do headers void your factory warranty?
Nope.
Stainless vs coated?
Definitely coated if you don't have S/S, but I would coat them either way.
later,
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Re: What kind of headers? (vlevick)
I also have a 2000 Auto with few bolt on's. I went with TPIS LT and I am pretty confident that I lost low end torque and HP. I may have gained some above 3 to 4K rpm but how often do you drive that hard...and it's difficult with an auto.
I am leaning towards TTS which has 1 5/8" vs 1 3/4" Then again TTS is very expensive and nearing FLP price. But isn't FLP set up do the same for my low end torque???
Good luck
I am leaning towards TTS which has 1 5/8" vs 1 3/4" Then again TTS is very expensive and nearing FLP price. But isn't FLP set up do the same for my low end torque???
Good luck