which headers, LG or AR?
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c5-pewter
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From: Coconut Creek Florida 33066
St. Jude Donor '08
which headers, LG or AR?
Sorry, wrong place, but many of you c6 owners probably had a c5.
Advice please, with choice between LG & AR, for a 2001 manual. I love torque in the low to mid range, for street use. As well, with existing Magnaflow cat backs, I'd like to keep noise on a "low" decibel rumble level.
This summer the exhaust setup will be complemented by Dart PRO1 205 Heads with 62cc combustion, and PSI 511 Beehive (single) springs with .625 max open. Additionally, I'm adding a mild single pattern cam @ 220/220 .547/.547 on 114 lsa - I know, I should have gone with 116 lsa for a smoother idle. (The new cam will replace the stock 196/201 .467/479 116 lsa unit, and the entire new setup should provide a nice well mannered boost, but I just don't know which way to go with the Headers, though I believe that the LGs might be better suited for low to mid range torque. Input please, and thanks! GRT
BTW: When all is done, I'll be selling a Bassani X-pipe and Billie Boat ceramic coated shorties, all in perfect condition.
Advice please, with choice between LG & AR, for a 2001 manual. I love torque in the low to mid range, for street use. As well, with existing Magnaflow cat backs, I'd like to keep noise on a "low" decibel rumble level.This summer the exhaust setup will be complemented by Dart PRO1 205 Heads with 62cc combustion, and PSI 511 Beehive (single) springs with .625 max open. Additionally, I'm adding a mild single pattern cam @ 220/220 .547/.547 on 114 lsa - I know, I should have gone with 116 lsa for a smoother idle. (The new cam will replace the stock 196/201 .467/479 116 lsa unit, and the entire new setup should provide a nice well mannered boost, but I just don't know which way to go with the Headers, though I believe that the LGs might be better suited for low to mid range torque. Input please, and thanks! GRT
BTW: When all is done, I'll be selling a Bassani X-pipe and Billie Boat ceramic coated shorties, all in perfect condition.
Last edited by c5-pewter; Mar 31, 2011 at 02:19 AM. Reason: choice of a word
Go Canes!
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Probably should post in the C5 section. However, both are comparable. Whichever you get a better price on will be fine. All the big companies (B&B, LG, AR, Kooks) are great headers and you will not notice a performance difference IMO. I have LG with B&B Fusions and I am very happy.
Drifting
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LG are better made
Just look at them...even pics online. LG has welds around the flanges that go all the way around. American Racing only has them on the top and bottom....about 50% around, maybe even less.
Former Vendor
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
I'm a little biased towards LG myself 
If you have any questions about any of our products, don't hesitate to call or email us with any questions. Always glad to help!
All models of our headers are currently in stock, and I know dealers have a few sets in their hands as well.
If you have any questions about any of our products, don't hesitate to call or email us with any questions. Always glad to help!
All models of our headers are currently in stock, and I know dealers have a few sets in their hands as well.
Former Vendor
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From: Portland OR
St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12
ARH, LG, Kooks.. all 3 are about the best you can do..
ARH is top quality, no one has ever had an issue with the welds
We offer free shiping and free MSD and NGK with all ARH purchases. I've run ARH, Kooks and Stainless Works on my personal car, no experience with the LG's but they are top notch as well. You won't go wrong with any of them.
Racer
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From: Metamora, IL
I am on my 3rd set of ARH. They have all the features you want in a header. 304 stainless steel, merge collectors, scavenger spikes, flange connectors (I think that is what they are called), O2 extenders and Grade 8 hardware. They fit perfect, don't rattle or leak. Put em on, drive it, let it cool, do a retorque and forget about them. From what I have read, (which everyone has an opinion) the closer the "X" pipe to the engine the better. Nobody puts it closer than ARH. It is right behind the collectors. I also agree with the replies that said you can't go wrong with any of the big 3. They all make great products. It all boils down to which company you choose to deal with.
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Drifting
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x-pipe right behind collectors = pushing cats back even further = not passing emissions.....if you have to. I don't now, but will have to next year when I move to Atlanta. Just depends on what you want.
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Our customers have been extremely happy with either set. They are both top notch quality and both make great horsepower. You won't be disappointed with either ones! With that being said, we can get you a great deal on either sets with free shipping from Trackspec Motorsports! PM sent on pricing