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Jul 16, 2011 | 05:34 AM

bigterpsfan

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Question about headers

So, I am considering going with some LT headers and I have a few questions. I am looking for the best possible sound with my current BB Fusion axle back exhaust.

Should I go with 1 7/8 or 1 3/4?

Cats or no cats?

Do I need to change the mid pipe?

Should I have them coated to protect against heat?

Are there any other mods necessary or recommended when doing headers besides a tune?

I am probably going to go with LG/Kooks/AR - Any benefit of one over the other?

Again, I am looking for a setup with the best sound and not as concerned with ultimate HP. I am assuming I will be in the 480whp range regardless?

Thanks for the help guys!

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Jul 16, 2011 | 06:15 AM

turbod

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1 3/4 for the street. You won't like the exhaust odor without the cats.

Jul 16, 2011 | 12:17 PM

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1 3/4 for the street. You won't like the exhaust odor without the cats.

Jul 16, 2011 | 12:31 PM

billiam01

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The coating will help with heat radiation. Is this an LS7 or LS3?

Jul 16, 2011 | 12:40 PM

cfl70

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i have kooks 1 3/4 headers.high flow cats. 3inch xpipe- with corsa extream mufflers on my 07 c6.if you want to stop by and hear them let me know

chuck

Jul 16, 2011 | 01:11 PM

bigterpsfan

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Originally Posted by cfl70

i have kooks 1 3/4 headers.high flow cats. 3inch xpipe- with corsa extream mufflers on my 07 c6.if you want to stop by and hear them let me know

chuck

I would like to stop by and hear it. Just let me know what is convenient for you. Thanks!

Jul 16, 2011 | 01:11 PM

bigterpsfan

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the coating will help with heat radiation. Is this an ls7 or ls3?

ls7

Jul 16, 2011 | 05:27 PM

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06z06_427

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I don't have cats and with a tune the smell isn't that bad.

Jul 17, 2011 | 10:49 AM

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Jul 17, 2011 | 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 06z06_427

I don't have cats and with a tune the smell isn't that bad.

Same here.

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