C6 Hinson Headers
Le Mans Master
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From: lake havasu city arizona
IMHO the NPP with Switchable FOB is the way to go. If say we are pulling a slight grade going out of town the drone gets very prevalent so I close the baffle, otherwise its OPEN 
It is the best of both worlds
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It is the best of both worlds
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From: Bath North Carolina
I had a relatively mild cam installed. My car dyno'd at 387 stock, and 455 after the mods. I'm happy...
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I'm about to pull the trigger on these but I can't wrap my head around the fact that they are an H pipe. While every other aftermarket exhaust for the corvette are X pipes. It actually kinda makes me upset. I hear they there is a performance and sound benefit to X pipe. I almost want to buy the off-road model and weld cats in. Any input or opinion on X vs H?
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From: Lancaster NY
I'm about to pull the trigger on these but I can't wrap my head around the fact that they are an H pipe. While every other aftermarket exhaust for the corvette are X pipes. It actually kinda makes me upset. I hear they there is a performance and sound benefit to X pipe. I almost want to buy the off-road model and weld cats in. Any input or opinion on X vs H?
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From: Lancaster NY
On Hinson's website it shows X pipes but the OP pics look like an H. I wonder why? https://www.hinsonsupercars.com/p-86...pes-black.aspx
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From: ANNA TX.
have Hinsons wrapped with out cats x pipe put over three thousand miles on them. ran to ill ,ky,tn.nc. 219 both ways then back to il. the zo6 came alive at lower alt. no noticeable drone. they installed way easier than i thought they would. while installing them also done the insulation install after driving 3000 it was worth the trouble an money to have a very cool car without using the air.JD
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From: palm harbor/murphy Fl/NC
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St. Jude Donor '11, '14
I am having problems with Hinson.
I ordered the 1 7/8 headers with the 3 inch mid pipe. I have an LS3. I was told no problem. We checked and double checked just to make sure.
During the install we had problems.
Mid pipe was hitting transmission lines. The connector piece would not work from the mid pipe to the exhaust. I had to over night the correct connectors for 70 bucks plus the price of the pieces. I think around $270.00. They still took work. My wrench spend about 8 hours total both days. I contacted them about return freight for the wrong pieces. I was asked if I wanted to do that. I said yes. I never heard from them again.
I sent the wrong pieces back. I never got a credit on my card. I have turned it over to USAA for help. Not heard anything yet. I have receipt from UPS stating time,signature and indoor delivery.
Happy to answer guestions.
Robin
I ordered the 1 7/8 headers with the 3 inch mid pipe. I have an LS3. I was told no problem. We checked and double checked just to make sure.
During the install we had problems.
Mid pipe was hitting transmission lines. The connector piece would not work from the mid pipe to the exhaust. I had to over night the correct connectors for 70 bucks plus the price of the pieces. I think around $270.00. They still took work. My wrench spend about 8 hours total both days. I contacted them about return freight for the wrong pieces. I was asked if I wanted to do that. I said yes. I never heard from them again.
I sent the wrong pieces back. I never got a credit on my card. I have turned it over to USAA for help. Not heard anything yet. I have receipt from UPS stating time,signature and indoor delivery.
Happy to answer guestions.
Robin
8th Gear
Joined: Jun 2015
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I am having problems with Hinson.
I ordered the 1 7/8 headers with the 3 inch mid pipe. I have an LS3. I was told no problem. We checked and double checked just to make sure.
During the install we had problems.
Mid pipe was hitting transmission lines. The connector piece would not work from the mid pipe to the exhaust. I had to over night the correct connectors for 70 bucks plus the price of the pieces. I think around $270.00. They still took work. My wrench spend about 8 hours total both days. I contacted them about return freight for the wrong pieces. I was asked if I wanted to do that. I said yes. I never heard from them again.
I sent the wrong pieces back. I never got a credit on my card. I have turned it over to USAA for help. Not heard anything yet. I have receipt from UPS stating time,signature and indoor delivery.
Happy to answer guestions.
Robin
I ordered the 1 7/8 headers with the 3 inch mid pipe. I have an LS3. I was told no problem. We checked and double checked just to make sure.
During the install we had problems.
Mid pipe was hitting transmission lines. The connector piece would not work from the mid pipe to the exhaust. I had to over night the correct connectors for 70 bucks plus the price of the pieces. I think around $270.00. They still took work. My wrench spend about 8 hours total both days. I contacted them about return freight for the wrong pieces. I was asked if I wanted to do that. I said yes. I never heard from them again.
I sent the wrong pieces back. I never got a credit on my card. I have turned it over to USAA for help. Not heard anything yet. I have receipt from UPS stating time,signature and indoor delivery.
Happy to answer guestions.
Robin
Racer
Joined: Jul 2014
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My experience with Hinson was positive. I have an '06 base with an automatic. I went with 2.5 inch with cats and h pipe. From the headers back the install was a piece of cake. Did it myself on jackstands. The bi mode mufflers were retrofitted from 3 to 2.5 inch pipe.
I don't see how 3 inch would fit, since 2.5 inch is tight with an auto. Did you talk to Brian at Hinson? He's really good to help out with any issues.
I don't see how 3 inch would fit, since 2.5 inch is tight with an auto. Did you talk to Brian at Hinson? He's really good to help out with any issues.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: palm harbor/murphy Fl/NC
C6 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
St. Jude Donor '11, '14
My experience with Hinson was positive. I have an '06 base with an automatic. I went with 2.5 inch with cats and h pipe. From the headers back the install was a piece of cake. Did it myself on jackstands. The bi mode mufflers were retrofitted from 3 to 2.5 inch pipe.
I don't see how 3 inch would fit, since 2.5 inch is tight with an auto. Did you talk to Brian at Hinson? He's really good to help out with any issues.
I don't see how 3 inch would fit, since 2.5 inch is tight with an auto. Did you talk to Brian at Hinson? He's really good to help out with any issues.
Last edited by zrracer; Nov 6, 2016 at 10:41 AM. Reason: Spell
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If you choose to use Hinson headers, I would suggest that you send them to jet hot coat for a quality coating, no need then for some kind of wrap
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: corpus christi Texas
Rattle can coating. As said above Jet coating is the best, but very expensive. Note:I have ARH non coated and they said wrapping them could cause cracking?......Just saying
