Need advise on headers- making purchase Friday.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Cumming, GA
Need advise on headers- making purchase Friday.
Hey guys,
I am looking at getting some headers in 2 days and spoke to MTI Racing here in Atlanta. They have the package I am looking for; LT's with off road pipe at a fair price.
I originally was looking at the Dynatech Supers as I had those on my C5Z and loved them. These if I remember correctly are 1 7/8" and the headers MTI has are 1 3/4"- whats the difference?
MTI says I will make same hp b/t the two but will make more tq with smaller header. They only put 1 7/8" on the Z (427 motor) and recommend 1 3/4" for the 6 liter motors.
Any personal experience thoughts out there?
As far as current mods now:
Vararam
Shaner TB
placing order for ported LS2 mani from Cory tonight.
Future mods:
possible cam and UD pulley.
I would also like to see some hp/tq numbers from guys out there with a C6 M6 with intake/header mods/tune and pleaes include where tune was done if in Atlanta.
Thanks for the feedback in advance.
I am looking at getting some headers in 2 days and spoke to MTI Racing here in Atlanta. They have the package I am looking for; LT's with off road pipe at a fair price.
I originally was looking at the Dynatech Supers as I had those on my C5Z and loved them. These if I remember correctly are 1 7/8" and the headers MTI has are 1 3/4"- whats the difference?
MTI says I will make same hp b/t the two but will make more tq with smaller header. They only put 1 7/8" on the Z (427 motor) and recommend 1 3/4" for the 6 liter motors.
Any personal experience thoughts out there?
As far as current mods now:
Vararam
Shaner TB
placing order for ported LS2 mani from Cory tonight.
Future mods:
possible cam and UD pulley.
I would also like to see some hp/tq numbers from guys out there with a C6 M6 with intake/header mods/tune and pleaes include where tune was done if in Atlanta.
Thanks for the feedback in advance.
Former Vendor
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Decatur, IN Marietta, GA
We have seen good results withe Kooks headers and the Kooks 3" midpipe. The 1-3/4 would be best for a stock cube motor, unles you plan to do a good flowing set of heads and drag race it, or if higher cubic inches are in your future.
We can install everything for you, and tune it with a quick turnaround. We're in Marietta. PM me your number, and I'll give you a call to discuss it.
Thanks,
Ed
We can install everything for you, and tune it with a quick turnaround. We're in Marietta. PM me your number, and I'll give you a call to discuss it.
Thanks,
Ed
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Burning Brakes
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Value, maybe? Budget, definitely. Both good qualities however.
Team Owner
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The KOOKS on my C5 were stainless. But the rest of the system was mild steel from the X pipe back.....I wouldn't buy a set of headers made from that. If the coating on mild steel headers fails at any spot, then you can't depend on the mild steel to be as corrosion resistant as 304 stainless.I understand that they have gone completely stainless now however.
Last edited by '06 Quicksilver Z06; Jan 27, 2007 at 10:04 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: NorCal
We have seen good results withe Kooks headers and the Kooks 3" midpipe. The 1-3/4 would be best for a stock cube motor, unles you plan to do a good flowing set of heads and drag race it, or if higher cubic inches are in your future.
We can install everything for you, and tune it with a quick turnaround. We're in Marietta. PM me your number, and I'll give you a call to discuss it.
Thanks,
Ed
We can install everything for you, and tune it with a quick turnaround. We're in Marietta. PM me your number, and I'll give you a call to discuss it.
Thanks,
Ed
