CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion

C6 Corvette General Discussion General C6 Corvette Discussion not covered in Tech
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Feral Industries
View Poll Results: Best Overall Headers?
LG Longtubes
44
42.31%
SLP
1
0.96%
BB Tri-Flow
1
0.96%
Kooks
21
20.19%
Dynatech
11
10.58%
Other
26
25.00%
Voters: 104. You may not vote on this poll

Best Headers

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 17, 2007 | 01:03 PM
Share
  #1  
thx007's Avatar
thx007
Thread Starter
Racer
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 292
Likes: 1
From: Chandler Arizona
Default Best Headers
Based on your knowledge and/or experience, what are the best overall headers on the market today?
Reply
0
Old Aug 17, 2007 | 01:13 PM
Share
  #2  
Z0Sick6's Avatar
Z0Sick6
Le Mans Master
20 Year Member
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 5
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,978
Likes: 1,853
From: North/Central NJ - a.k.a. Gotti in the CFNE section
St. Jude Donor '05
Default
LG or american racing headers... u should have that listed!
Reply
0
Old Aug 17, 2007 | 01:15 PM
Share
  #3  
thx007's Avatar
thx007
Thread Starter
Racer
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 292
Likes: 1
From: Chandler Arizona
Default
Originally Posted by Z0Sick6
LG or american racing headers... u should have that listed!
Have LG... but did forget AR.
Reply
0
Old Aug 17, 2007 | 01:15 PM
Share
  #4  
CHASLS2's Avatar
CHASLS2
Team Owner
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 57,804
Likes: 1
From: Portrichey FL
St. Jude Donor '13
Default
I'm fishing around for some good headers and the best price i can find.

I will sit back and watch this thread and eat some ...
Reply
0
Old Aug 17, 2007 | 04:08 PM
Share
  #5  
JIM07's Avatar
JIM07
Instructor
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 208
Likes: 0
Default
AR = perfect fit , great sound!
Reply
0
Old Aug 17, 2007 | 04:41 PM
Share
  #6  
clockworks's Avatar
clockworks
Pro
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 741
Likes: 0
From: Austin Tx
Default
The AR hearers come with a choice of 3"x2.5" or 3"x3" xpipe. Which is better for an NA C6? What is the diameter of the stock C6 midpipe? Sorry going a bit off topic.

To answer the question, marketing got me... I think the LG's are the best. I'd consider AR cuz they are cheaper though and people seem to like em.
Reply
0
Old Aug 17, 2007 | 05:52 PM
Share
  #7  
2th farmer's Avatar
2th farmer
Melting Slicks
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,540
Likes: 1
From: Pineville Kentucky
CI 6-8-9 Veteran
Default
I'm wondering too
Reply
0
Old Aug 17, 2007 | 11:28 PM
Share
  #8  
wratran's Avatar
wratran
Burning Brakes
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 752
Likes: 0
From: dallas tx
Default
dynatech...i went with them because of hp per dollar....all headers will put out about the same hp but the price varies greatly between lg and dynatech...My dynatec was 1100 with cats...i think lg was 1700'ish. The kit is complete...even gasket and o2 extension
Reply
0
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-2

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Aug 17, 2007 | 11:33 PM
Share
  #9  
ghostRder's Avatar
ghostRder
Safety Car
25 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
Liked
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 3,884
Likes: 0
From: Forked River N.J.
Default
Originally Posted by thx007
Have LG... but did forget AR.
How loud are they in the cabin ?
Reply
0
Old Aug 17, 2007 | 11:47 PM
Share
  #10  
Wayne O's Avatar
Wayne O
CF Senior Member
Supporting Lifetime
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 23,313
Likes: 25
From: Tucson Arizona
Default
There was never any question for me....for my money they had to be LG Pro long tubes (coated).
Reply
0
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 12:17 AM
Share
  #11  
XCELLR8's Avatar
XCELLR8
Instructor
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 107
Likes: 0
From: McKinney TX
Default
I had kooks on my C5 Z06 and I was very happy with them. I have been researching all my mod options on my C6 Z06 and I am leaning towards LG Pro long tubes (coated)
Reply
0
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 12:34 AM
Share
  #12  
thx007's Avatar
thx007
Thread Starter
Racer
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 292
Likes: 1
From: Chandler Arizona
Default
Originally Posted by ghostRder
How loud are they in the cabin ?
Oops... I meant I have LG in the poll... I don't have any headers yet.
Reply
0
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 01:34 AM
Share
  #13  
clockworks's Avatar
clockworks
Pro
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 741
Likes: 0
From: Austin Tx
Default
Originally Posted by wratran
dynatech...i went with them because of hp per dollar....all headers will put out about the same hp but the price varies greatly between lg and dynatech...My dynatec was 1100 with cats...i think lg was 1700'ish. The kit is complete...even gasket and o2 extension
A guy on a Mustang forum that I used to frequent lost an engine due to a failed cat from Dynatech headers/midpipes. The cat material got blown out and clogged the pipe. The car was supercharged, but high performance headers are suppose to accommodate high performance situations, right? They offered him a replacement cat for his troubles...
Reply
0
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 02:08 AM
Share
  #14  
martinblank's Avatar
martinblank
Instructor
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 196
Likes: 0
From: Bethesda MD
Default Melorse
Melorse LT, 3 inch X
Reply
0
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 06:00 AM
Share
  #15  
Patsfan67's Avatar
Patsfan67
Pro
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 731
Likes: 0
From: Coconut Creek Florida
Default
I have American Racing, no issues and they sound awesome
Reply
0
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 07:18 PM
Share
  #16  
wratran's Avatar
wratran
Burning Brakes
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 752
Likes: 0
From: dallas tx
Default
Originally Posted by clockworks
A guy on a Mustang forum that I used to frequent lost an engine due to a failed cat from Dynatech headers/midpipes. The cat material got blown out and clogged the pipe. The car was supercharged, but high performance headers are suppose to accommodate high performance situations, right? They offered him a replacement cat for his troubles...
I made 532 rwtq with this on for 1 1/2 years now...nothing yet. But i am thinking about gutting the inside just to gain a little more hp.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1789115
Reply
0
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 07:57 PM
Share
  #17  
shopdog's Avatar
shopdog
Race Director
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 10,089
Likes: 14
Default
What? Hooker isn't listed!
Reply
0

Get notified of new replies

To Best Headers

Old Aug 18, 2007 | 08:27 PM
Share
  #18  
thx007's Avatar
thx007
Thread Starter
Racer
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 292
Likes: 1
From: Chandler Arizona
Default
Originally Posted by shopdog
What? Hooker isn't listed!
Haha... old school! No Hedman's either...
Reply
0
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 08:41 PM
Share
  #19  
rocket1's Avatar
rocket1
Pro
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 500
Likes: 0
From: Venice Florida
Default
Make sure when you buy long tubes you are getting equal lenghth pipes to the collector.
Reply
0
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 08:44 PM
Share
  #20  
Dicecal's Avatar
Dicecal
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 3,001
Likes: 100
From: Phoenix AZ
Default
I voted other, which equals None!
Reply
0



Click for Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump
Trending Topics

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:16 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE