do you have Borla shorty headers?
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Drifting
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From: Bedford Va.
do you have Borla shorty headers?
i saw a pair of Borla ss shorty headers for a 2001-2003 for sale.
Are they good? these are their latest design. does anyone have any dyno #'s or fit comments :confused:
Are they good? these are their latest design. does anyone have any dyno #'s or fit comments :confused:
Burning Brakes
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From: The Woodlands Texas
Re: do you have Borla shorty headers? (Mr. Jones)
Waste of money. Your stock "header-shaped" manifolds are just as good as the shorty headers. If you are seriously interested in headers, go long tube from TPIS, LGM, Stainless Works, FLP (some quality problems noted from Forum members with the FLP), etc. There are a lot of headers out there to choose from and they will give you 20-30 RWHP.
I installed a set of SLP headers (never again!!!!! PIA installation) and gained 23 RWHP on the dyno. Plus my Corsa indy exhaust are a tone deeper :D
Just my thoughts. Enjoy.
I installed a set of SLP headers (never again!!!!! PIA installation) and gained 23 RWHP on the dyno. Plus my Corsa indy exhaust are a tone deeper :D
Just my thoughts. Enjoy.
Melting Slicks
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From: FT Lewis WA
Re: do you have Borla shorty headers? (jeanlucpicard)
Waste of money. Your stock "header-shaped" manifolds are just as good as the shorty headers. If you are seriously interested in headers, go long tube from TPIS, LGM, Stainless Works, FLP (some quality problems noted from Forum members with the FLP), etc. There are a lot of headers out there to choose from and they will give you 20-30 RWHP.
I installed a set of SLP headers (never again!!!!! PIA installation) and gained 23 RWHP on the dyno. Plus my Corsa indy exhaust are a tone deeper :D
Just my thoughts. Enjoy.
I installed a set of SLP headers (never again!!!!! PIA installation) and gained 23 RWHP on the dyno. Plus my Corsa indy exhaust are a tone deeper :D
Just my thoughts. Enjoy.
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Drifting
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From: Bedford Va.
Re: do you have Borla shorty headers? (Cary)
the Production LG/Borla Long Tube Headers w/3" Xpipe & 3" are sweet.
those hp/torque numbers are outstanding
i am concerned with heat and noise up front. every mod has a compromise
i am still not convinced i need headers
what to do? what to do? :crazy:
those hp/torque numbers are outstanding
i am concerned with heat and noise up front. every mod has a compromise
i am still not convinced i need headers
what to do? what to do? :crazy:
Le Mans Master
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From: Farmington CT
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Re: do you have Borla shorty headers? (Mr. Jones)
cary- you picked up almost 40horse, are you using stock heads, intake, cam? where did you get the borla l.tubes from?
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Drifting
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From: Bedford Va.
Re: do you have Borla shorty headers? (connecticut)
my winter project is to install stage-2 LS6 heads and a 224,224-114cl cam
these parts i have. I will be installing a 3.90 rear before winter.
I saw a set of borla headers on E-bay something around $650
these parts i have. I will be installing a 3.90 rear before winter.
I saw a set of borla headers on E-bay something around $650
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Melting Slicks
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From: FT Lewis WA
Re: do you have Borla shorty headers? (connecticut)
cary- you picked up almost 40horse, are you using stock heads, intake, cam? where did you get the borla l.tubes from?
Yes, I'm using stock heads/cam.
Drifting
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From: San Francisco CA
Re: do you have Borla shorty headers? (Mr. Jones)
the Production LG/Borla Long Tube Headers w/3" Xpipe & 3" are sweet.
those hp/torque numbers are outstanding
i am concerned with heat and noise up front. every mod has a compromise
i am still not convinced i need headers
what to do? what to do? :crazy:
those hp/torque numbers are outstanding
i am concerned with heat and noise up front. every mod has a compromise
i am still not convinced i need headers
what to do? what to do? :crazy:
As far as the noise goes, any header will make it seem that you went to louder mufflers as well. My B&B shorties made my Corsa Tourings sound a lot like Indys.
Since the LG Long Tubes are not made of stainless, you would want to have them coated anyway and that will also make a big difference in keeping the heat down. I used Jet-Hot Sterling for coating my B&B Shorties and the result was less heat then the stock manifolds on my '99 :cool:
The cost of Jet-Hot coating the LG headers themselves would be around $225 more or less. You could also have them coat the 3" exhaust which would significantly reduce the heat radiated into the center tunnel, if you wanted to splurge. I don't have any idea how much that would cost but you could check it out :cheers:
Melting Slicks
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From: FT Lewis WA
Re: do you have Borla shorty headers? (SFVetteman)
Since the LG Long Tubes are not made of stainless, you would want to have them coated anyway and that will also make a big difference in keeping the heat down. I used Jet-Hot Sterling for coating my B&B Shorties and the result was less heat then the stock manifolds on my '99 :cool:
The cost of Jet-Hot coating the LG headers themselves would be around $225 more or less. You could also have them coat the 3" exhaust which would significantly reduce the heat radiated into the center tunnel, if you wanted to splurge. I don't have any idea how much that would cost but you could check it out :cheers:
The cost of Jet-Hot coating the LG headers themselves would be around $225 more or less. You could also have them coat the 3" exhaust which would significantly reduce the heat radiated into the center tunnel, if you wanted to splurge. I don't have any idea how much that would cost but you could check it out :cheers:
The Pro LG/Borla Header system, includes 32" Headers, 3"Xpipe, 3"Midpipes, connected to my Borla Stinger system is all aircraft grade Stainless Steel . So, my complete exhaust system is Stainless Steel. I did not need to have the Headers Jet-Hot Coated and have never heard of anybody having the catback system Jet-Hot Coated :lolg: My engine bay does not get over heated and do check it after driving around awhile.
However, I did have a tunnel heat shield installed at the same time of the Header system install. Kind of expensive but even before the Header install I noticed my center console area would get rather warm. Now, with the Headers & tunnel heat shield my center console area is actually cooler than before. Plus, if someone is really worried about the heat or noise they could do the Mike Mercury interior insulation mod... http://mikemercury.home.att.net/sound.htm
I did not mean to flame but you were wrong about the Pro LG/Borla LT Header system not being SS because they are definitely Stainless Steel .
Drifting
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From: San Francisco CA
Re: do you have Borla shorty headers? (Cary)
I don't think I'm a idiot but I certainly was wrong in stating that the LG/Borla LT setup is not stainless :conehead They are in fact 304 Stainless like my B&B shorties.
While nobody needs to have stainless headers coated, it does make a significant difference heatwise and the Sterling coating looks :cool: in my opinion. I have never heard of anyone coating their intermediate/x-pipe either (that idea just popped out of my head while writing) but it might be interesting to compare the cost of coating the pipes vs a heat shield.
Thanks Cary for catching my mistake and clearing up any confusion I may have caused :cheers: As my ex says: Most of the time you're right but when you're wrong your're dead wrong :lol:
While nobody needs to have stainless headers coated, it does make a significant difference heatwise and the Sterling coating looks :cool: in my opinion. I have never heard of anyone coating their intermediate/x-pipe either (that idea just popped out of my head while writing) but it might be interesting to compare the cost of coating the pipes vs a heat shield.
Thanks Cary for catching my mistake and clearing up any confusion I may have caused :cheers: As my ex says: Most of the time you're right but when you're wrong your're dead wrong :lol:
:bs :bs :bs Are you an idiot? :jester Oops, sorry about that but you are posting false info about the Pro LG/Borla LT Header system.
The Pro LG/Borla Header system, includes 32" Headers, 3"Xpipe, 3"Midpipes, connected to my Borla Stinger system is all aircraft grade Stainless Steel . So, my complete exhaust system is Stainless Steel. I did not need to have the Headers Jet-Hot Coated and have never heard of anybody having the catback system Jet-Hot Coated :lolg: My engine bay does not get over heated and do check it after driving around awhile.
However, I did have a tunnel heat shield installed at the same time of the Header system install. Kind of expensive but even before the Header install I noticed my center console area would get rather warm. Now, with the Headers & tunnel heat shield my center console area is actually cooler than before. Plus, if someone is really worried about the heat or noise they could do the Mike Mercury interior insulation mod... http://mikemercury.home.att.net/sound.htm
I did not mean to flame but you were wrong about the Pro LG/Borla LT Header system not being SS because they are definitely Stainless Steel .
The Pro LG/Borla Header system, includes 32" Headers, 3"Xpipe, 3"Midpipes, connected to my Borla Stinger system is all aircraft grade Stainless Steel . So, my complete exhaust system is Stainless Steel. I did not need to have the Headers Jet-Hot Coated and have never heard of anybody having the catback system Jet-Hot Coated :lolg: My engine bay does not get over heated and do check it after driving around awhile.
However, I did have a tunnel heat shield installed at the same time of the Header system install. Kind of expensive but even before the Header install I noticed my center console area would get rather warm. Now, with the Headers & tunnel heat shield my center console area is actually cooler than before. Plus, if someone is really worried about the heat or noise they could do the Mike Mercury interior insulation mod... http://mikemercury.home.att.net/sound.htm
I did not mean to flame but you were wrong about the Pro LG/Borla LT Header system not being SS because they are definitely Stainless Steel .
Le Mans Master
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From: Naples Florida
Re: do you have Borla shorty headers? (98VETTEC5)
Has anybody tried pacesetter headers?
Melting Slicks
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From: FT Lewis WA
Re: do you have Borla shorty headers? (Humy)
Cary, sweet pic :eek: where are the cats?
:eek: Oh, you said cat(s) :lol:
When I had the Pro LG/Borla LT system installed Lou was still working on the design with Random Tech to add the cats. So, my LT system has :nono: cats. Lou now sales & installs cats for this LT system but I have not decided if I want to spend the $$$. Besides, the only residual effect I've noticed is having to clean up the Borla Quad tips more frequently. The sound is :thumbs:
:cheers: Cary
[Modified by Cary, 5:21 PM 9/23/2003]
