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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 12:17 PM
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Anyone recommend a good header/xpipe setup for a 2005 LS2, 65k miles?

Also, should I go for a system without collectors? I've heard they scrape a lot, and roads around here tend to suck. What about primaries? 1-3/4's?

I'm looking to keep it around $2k or less. I'll do my own install, I do all of my own work. I don't have any engine mods at the present, but I'm looking at later maybe adding heads and a cam, a FAST intake, and then a good tune.

I have a Vararam intake that's been sitting around most of the year that'll I'll finally put on.

Any suggestions are a help. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Robs 1988
Anyone recommend a good header/xpipe setup for a 2005 LS2, 65k miles?

Also, should I go for a system without collectors? I've heard they scrape a lot, and roads around here tend to suck. What about primaries? 1-3/4's?

I'm looking to keep it around $2k or less. I'll do my own install, I do all of my own work. I don't have any engine mods at the present, but I'm looking at later maybe adding heads and a cam, a FAST intake, and then a good tune.

I have a Vararam intake that's been sitting around most of the year that'll I'll finally put on.

Any suggestions are a help. Thanks.
I've got American Racing 1 3/4" headers with their X-pipe & hi-flow cats on my '05. Quality is great & install for any half proficient DIYer should be easy.
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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 01:59 PM
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I've got American Racing 1 3/4" headers with their X-pipe & hi-flow cats on my '05. Quality is great & install for any half proficient DIYer should be easy.
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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 02:22 PM
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I also have the ARH long tubes, hi-flow cats and X-Pipe on my '07. One of the best headers out there.
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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 02:36 PM
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I had either KOOKS or AMERICAN RACING on my 05 when I had that.Good quality.
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Check out our sale on LG Streets. They come complete with headers and x-pipe for a true bolt on system.

They're perfect for your current and future mods. You'll save a lot if ordered by the 1st. More money for those future mods


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Originally Posted by Robs 1988
Anyone recommend a good header/xpipe setup for a 2005 LS2, 65k miles?

Also, should I go for a system without collectors? I've heard they scrape a lot, and roads around here tend to suck. What about primaries? 1-3/4's?

I'm looking to keep it around $2k or less. I'll do my own install, I do all of my own work. I don't have any engine mods at the present, but I'm looking at later maybe adding heads and a cam, a FAST intake, and then a good tune.

I have a Vararam intake that's been sitting around most of the year that'll I'll finally put on.

Any suggestions are a help. Thanks.
go with OBX stainless catted longtubes for $800. mine made 65rwhp with the Fast intake.they are as good as anything out there.the money you save will pay for your ported Fast 102

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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by irok
go with OBX stainless catted longtubes for $800. mine made 65rwhp with the Fast intake.they are as good as anything out there.the money you save will pay for your ported Fast 102
Did these fit without having to make any modifications for the O2 sensors or anything else?
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Originally Posted by irok
go with OBX stainless catted longtubes for $800. mine made 65rwhp with the Fast intake.they are as good as anything out there.the money you save will pay for your ported Fast 102
Great price, nice quality. You will have enough $ left over for your FAST too.
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Originally Posted by Mr.Nubain
Great price, nice quality. You will have enough $ left over for your FAST too.
Do you know any place I can get them other than RacingPartsDepot on Fleabay?
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Originally Posted by Robs 1988
Do you know any place I can get them other than RacingPartsDepot on Fleabay?


that is where I bought mine. good dude.no problems greatest price for sure. might have a coupon code too.

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Did these fit without having to make any modifications for the O2 sensors or anything else?
no modifications needed for anything.they are manufactured for the C6 and fit perfectly. you will have to purchase 02 sensor extensions
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