Headers
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: Atlanta GA
I installed LG's and high flow cats , kept my O2 Sensors, front and rear ( just for the visual check ) and I love them
The power increase across the RPM range is great and the sound .... I have NPP's and when they are open it sounds great
No issues at all !
Dave
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Akron Ohio
2017 Corvette of Year Finalist
2016 C5 of Year Finalist
The only issue is the heat, iv had to replace my clutch cable and 02 censors due to the heat. Iv also heard they are hard on starters but I haven't had any starter issues .
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: Atlanta GA
Plenty of room between the headers and my starter and the wires were not even close....
I am confident that it was much hotter around the starter and wires in that area when my stock manifolds had the cats tucked up in that area right next to the starter ... now the cats are down in the tunnel
Not sure why your O2 sensors failed because of heat , were they not exposed to the same heat when they were in the stock manifolds ?
Dave
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Akron Ohio
2017 Corvette of Year Finalist
2016 C5 of Year Finalist
I did not wrap anything , nor did I feel the need to ...maybe if you are tracking the car but not a daily driver
Plenty of room between the headers and my starter and the wires were not even close....
I am confident that it was much hotter around the starter and wires in that area when my stock manifolds had the cats tucked up in that area right next to the starter ... now the cats are down in the tunnel
Not sure why your O2 sensors failed because of heat , were they not exposed to the same heat when they were in the stock manifolds ?
Dave
Plenty of room between the headers and my starter and the wires were not even close....
I am confident that it was much hotter around the starter and wires in that area when my stock manifolds had the cats tucked up in that area right next to the starter ... now the cats are down in the tunnel
Not sure why your O2 sensors failed because of heat , were they not exposed to the same heat when they were in the stock manifolds ?
Dave
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 8,672
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From: Atlanta GA
After removing the stock manifolds and cats , I felt that there was way more room between the starter/solenoid and the headers than there was between the starter and the old manifolds and cats , that cat was right there next to the starter and its wires
I think if you are tracking the car and making serious power then you need to wrap but not for a daily driver with just bolt on ..
Dave
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: Atlanta GA
The extensions are a must in my opinion '
Dave
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Akron Ohio
2017 Corvette of Year Finalist
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yes your right I used extensions when I replaced them.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 175
Likes: 25
From: Hendersonville Tn
I have installed LG & ARH at my shop, Quality on both r great but ARH are & easier install.
I had to do some welding on LG xpipe to get a good seal on connections.
You will love the sound & performance !
I had to do some welding on LG xpipe to get a good seal on connections.
You will love the sound & performance !
Retired & lovin' it!
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 4,474
Likes: 547
From: Jackson NJ
ECS installed AR headers on my '05 bunch of years ago & the quality has been great. If they (ECS) are doing installs at Carlisle this year, I'd highly recommend them. Also consider a tune to get maximum benefit from the headers. As a precaution, I also installed flex heat shields on the spark plug boots.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,777
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From: Long Island, N.Y.
Since you are so close call JTM Motor Sports. They are in the same building as American Racing Headers. Call John 631 392-1135. They are in Deer Park NY. LIE Exit 51 south. Not far from you.
I had them do all my work!
I had them do all my work!
