Best headers?
Former Vendor
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Winchester CA
long tube headers? if not going long tubes dont even bother with any sort of shorty header.. if you go with long tubes a tune is very much recommended to get the best results... we use and recommend kooks or american racing headers
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Missouri City Texas
All of the longtube headers will give similar results with slight differences in power/torque under the curve depending on primary length.
My suggestion is to get the cheapest headers you can find. OBX and Texas Speed currently have pretty affordable longtubes for our cars.
I have no-name headers that I picked up and they make just as much power as any other setup. There's only so much science behind what a header does.
It gets to a point that you are paying for a name, and that certainly means something to some people...no problem with that.
Forum favorite is LG's followed probably by Kooks and American Racing
My suggestion is to get the cheapest headers you can find. OBX and Texas Speed currently have pretty affordable longtubes for our cars.
I have no-name headers that I picked up and they make just as much power as any other setup. There's only so much science behind what a header does.
It gets to a point that you are paying for a name, and that certainly means something to some people...no problem with that.
Forum favorite is LG's followed probably by Kooks and American Racing
Last edited by FloydSummerOf68; Nov 13, 2010 at 05:38 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 995
Likes: 2
From: Virginia Beach VA
Winner!
All of the longtube headers will give similar results with slight differences in power/torque under the curve depending on primary length.
My suggestion is to get the cheapest headers you can find. OBX and Texas Speed currently have pretty affordable longtubes for our cars.
I have no-name headers that I picked up and they make just as much power as any other setup. There's only so much science behind what a header does.
It gets to a point that you are paying for a name, and that certainly means something to some people...no problem with that.
Forum favorite is LG's followed probably by Kooks and American Racing
My suggestion is to get the cheapest headers you can find. OBX and Texas Speed currently have pretty affordable longtubes for our cars.
I have no-name headers that I picked up and they make just as much power as any other setup. There's only so much science behind what a header does.
It gets to a point that you are paying for a name, and that certainly means something to some people...no problem with that.
Forum favorite is LG's followed probably by Kooks and American Racing
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,178
Likes: 224
From: Austin Texas
1) LG Super Pro headers-very expensive, but the only ones that truly have 32" long primaries to improve TQ throughout the whole power curve. Great for bragging rights and most will agree, if price isn't an issue....they are the best.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...w=1280&bih=605
2) American Racing-only slightly cheaper than LG style and they don't have 32" primaries. The quality in fit and finish is GREAT though!
3) Kooks-cheap and best bang for the buck for a racer on a budget.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7C8sw-vUGc
I've personally had all three on different LSx cars over the years.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...w=1280&bih=605
2) American Racing-only slightly cheaper than LG style and they don't have 32" primaries. The quality in fit and finish is GREAT though!
3) Kooks-cheap and best bang for the buck for a racer on a budget.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7C8sw-vUGc
I've personally had all three on different LSx cars over the years.
Last edited by C6-LS2-MN6; Nov 13, 2010 at 09:20 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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I've run Kooks and TSP's and the TSP's were very affordable. The fit and finish was not up to Kooks but they still made 485rwhp on an LS3 with a 228/232 cam and full bolt ons.
TSP has a stainless set on the way, I may go that route as well, they just offer them so much cheaper. IIRC, my TSP's were $950 (1 7/8's Coated w/off road 3"x3").
TSP has a stainless set on the way, I may go that route as well, they just offer them so much cheaper. IIRC, my TSP's were $950 (1 7/8's Coated w/off road 3"x3").
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Missouri City Texas
1) LG Super Pro headers-very expensive, but the only ones that truly have 32" long primaries to improve TQ throughout the whole power curve. Great for bragging rights and most will agree, if price isn't an issue....they are the best.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...w=1280&bih=605
2) American Racing-only slightly cheaper than LG style and they don't have 32" primaries. The quality in fit and finish is GREAT though!
3) Kooks-cheap and best bang for the buck for a racer on a budget.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7C8sw-vUGc
I've personally had all three on different LSx cars over the years.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...w=1280&bih=605
2) American Racing-only slightly cheaper than LG style and they don't have 32" primaries. The quality in fit and finish is GREAT though!
3) Kooks-cheap and best bang for the buck for a racer on a budget.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7C8sw-vUGc
I've personally had all three on different LSx cars over the years.
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Former Vendor
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From: Southern MD
I have personally run Kooks on my Corvettes, and they have done great. All the big name brands will have have top notch quality, and the big difference being support. If you are looking for Kooks, give us a call at 443-730-9428 and we can take car of you.
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From: Boca Raton FL
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I have lg's with cats, xpipe, running through stock (non-npp mufflers). Would like to get a set of stock npps, but it sounds great the way it is now. Got about 50 hp from them, maybe a tad less, but I am very happy. I got the headers, tune, plugs, wires, and intake. Gearing is next. Car rides great. Very drivable then lots of power when you get on it. Can't wait for the next mod.
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From: salem OR
1) LG Super Pro headers-very expensive, but the only ones that truly have 32" long primaries to improve TQ throughout the whole power curve. Great for bragging rights and most will agree, if price isn't an issue....they are the best.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...w=1280&bih=605
2) American Racing-only slightly cheaper than LG style and they don't have 32" primaries. The quality in fit and finish is GREAT though!
3) Kooks-cheap and best bang for the buck for a racer on a budget.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7C8sw-vUGc
I've personally had all three on different LSx cars over the years.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...w=1280&bih=605
2) American Racing-only slightly cheaper than LG style and they don't have 32" primaries. The quality in fit and finish is GREAT though!
3) Kooks-cheap and best bang for the buck for a racer on a budget.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7C8sw-vUGc
I've personally had all three on different LSx cars over the years.
the better choice IMO!
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From: San Clemente CA
Last edited by VET4LES; Nov 14, 2010 at 07:39 PM.