Adding Headers w/ stock exhaust system
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Pro
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From: Winter Springs FL
Adding Headers w/ stock exhaust system
Has any added headers to the stock exhaust system?
Any problems interfacing them?
What brand did you use?
How did it sound?
I was really set on the B&B Bullets, but I've been reading that they get really loud once you install headers. Not looking to be that loud, but I do want to hear some of that 6.0L 400HP motor. What the heck is Chevy thinking?
Any problems interfacing them?
What brand did you use?
How did it sound?
I was really set on the B&B Bullets, but I've been reading that they get really loud once you install headers. Not looking to be that loud, but I do want to hear some of that 6.0L 400HP motor. What the heck is Chevy thinking?
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From: Pensacola Florida
I am getting ready to order the LG Long Tube Headers from LG MotorSports. I took the factory exhaust off and installed the Borla Touring cat back system. Zero drone. I talked to Lou and Anthony with LG MotorSports and they recommend this combo. Give them a call.
Melting Slicks
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From: Allentown PA
Originally Posted by mfinocc
Thanks!
How much did the Kooks cost you?
How much did the Kooks cost you?
Originally Posted by mfinocc
How much should I expect to pay for labor?
Originally Posted by mfinocc
Do I need to re-tune after installation?
If you plan on doing other mods it can wait, if it's your last mod than do it.
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It sounds pretty good. Definitely the "quietest" setup you could do. If you want flow without making the car too much louder, I usually recommend the Magnaflow system. It's quiet with an aggressive growl. But no loud interior resonance..
American Racing or Kooks headers will be a good choice.
Chuck @ HPE
281-448-1300
American Racing or Kooks headers will be a good choice.
Chuck @ HPE
281-448-1300
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Melting Slicks
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From: Sugar Hill Georgia
I didn't want more noise, just some rumble. Had stainlessworks headers, random tech HF cats put on and left the stock exhaust. Probably only 10% louder at idle, but a bit more bass sounding, slight bit of pop & burble at decel that wasn't there before. Probably 20-30% louder at WOT. Car turns heads in the high RPM range! 
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Originally Posted by mfinocc
Chuck, do you have any group purchase specials going on right now?
Chuck @ HPE
281-448-1300