Best Headers for 2008 C6?
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I just got an updated quote for a Cat'd x-pipe and they're asking just over $2500 for Kooks with install. I think that is a little high. Anyone know of a good spot to pick up a set of 1 7/8s in either AR, OBX, or LG? I also live in Jacksonville, FL so if anyone knows a good place for install let me know.
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The C6 is as easy as it gets! I installed XS power headers and they worked out fantastic.
BC
#24
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Nice pics.
If you are looking for every last hp and ft lb, it pays to do some research on what header to buy. The big three here are:
American Racing
Kooks
LG
Gnerally, for most people, all three make very good power gains. Prices can vary, so you can buy on price, packaging, or country of orgin (if that interests you).
If you are looking for every last hp and ft lb, it pays to do some research on what header to buy. The big three here are:
American Racing
Kooks
LG
Gnerally, for most people, all three make very good power gains. Prices can vary, so you can buy on price, packaging, or country of orgin (if that interests you).
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Nice pics.
If you are looking for every last hp and ft lb, it pays to do some research on what header to buy. The big three here are:
American Racing
Kooks
LG
Gnerally, for most people, all three make very good power gains. Prices can vary, so you can buy on price, packaging, or country of orgin (if that interests you).
If you are looking for every last hp and ft lb, it pays to do some research on what header to buy. The big three here are:
American Racing
Kooks
LG
Gnerally, for most people, all three make very good power gains. Prices can vary, so you can buy on price, packaging, or country of orgin (if that interests you).
There will only be small differences.
I recommend buying on price, but if the name-brand means a lot to you then you can factor that into the equation as well.
#26
Le Mans Master
Yes, those three make very good power gains, but so do OBX, Texas Speed, B&B, Stainless Works, and every other longtube header.
There will only be small differences.
I recommend buying on price, but if the name-brand means a lot to you then you can factor that into the equation as well.
There will only be small differences.
I recommend buying on price, but if the name-brand means a lot to you then you can factor that into the equation as well.
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I have Stainless Works Headers also on my 02 ZO6. With the heads, cam and other mods, and they easily support 450 RWHP:
I absolutely love them. They perform and fit Fantastic!
So,,,,,,,,,,, What headers will I install on my 2011 Grand Sport??????????
Only time will tell!
Bill
I absolutely love them. They perform and fit Fantastic!
So,,,,,,,,,,, What headers will I install on my 2011 Grand Sport??????????
Only time will tell!
Bill
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Team Owner
Nice pics.
If you are looking for every last hp and ft lb, it pays to do some research on what header to buy. The big three here are:
American Racing
Kooks
LG
Gnerally, for most people, all three make very good power gains. Prices can vary, so you can buy on price, packaging, or country of orgin (if that interests you).
If you are looking for every last hp and ft lb, it pays to do some research on what header to buy. The big three here are:
American Racing
Kooks
LG
Gnerally, for most people, all three make very good power gains. Prices can vary, so you can buy on price, packaging, or country of orgin (if that interests you).
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I'm amazed how many times this question comes up on the tech/performance section of CF every single day.
If you care about name brand, buy a name brand.
If you care about performance gains, buy a set that will perform at the level you expect. (pro tip, they all perform about the same)
ARH, OBX, TSP, LG, SW, Kooks, etc--they all do the same thing and perform on the same level with each other.
If you care about name brand, buy a name brand.
If you care about performance gains, buy a set that will perform at the level you expect. (pro tip, they all perform about the same)
ARH, OBX, TSP, LG, SW, Kooks, etc--they all do the same thing and perform on the same level with each other.
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I'm amazed how many times this question comes up on the tech/performance section of CF every single day.
If you care about name brand, buy a name brand.
If you care about performance gains, buy a set that will perform at the level you expect. (pro tip, they all perform about the same)
ARH, OBX, TSP, LG, SW, Kooks, etc--they all do the same thing and perform on the same level with each other.
If you care about name brand, buy a name brand.
If you care about performance gains, buy a set that will perform at the level you expect. (pro tip, they all perform about the same)
ARH, OBX, TSP, LG, SW, Kooks, etc--they all do the same thing and perform on the same level with each other.
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I'm amazed how many times this question comes up on the tech/performance section of CF every single day.
If you care about name brand, buy a name brand.
If you care about performance gains, buy a set that will perform at the level you expect. (pro tip, they all perform about the same)
ARH, OBX, TSP, LG, SW, Kooks, etc--they all do the same thing and perform on the same level with each other.
If you care about name brand, buy a name brand.
If you care about performance gains, buy a set that will perform at the level you expect. (pro tip, they all perform about the same)
ARH, OBX, TSP, LG, SW, Kooks, etc--they all do the same thing and perform on the same level with each other.
This time around I am doing it right and buying stainless ones.
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Cheap headers -are they okay
I am looking for headers for my car. I know kooks, AR and LG should be fine bit I have heard deals on SLP and OBX. Are these okay. Fit, finish and performance. I am all for quality but if I can save $800, that works for me.
Your thoughts.
Thanks. JT
Your thoughts.
Thanks. JT
#39
Safety Car
I went with the catted OBX. fit,finish quality and all stainless as good as any out there. difference in price paid for my ported Fast 102. so for the same amount of money as other headers alone I ended up making an additional 65 rwhp with the ported Fast 102 and catted OBX on the dyno. works for me as I did like making twice the hp.
Last edited by irok; 03-05-2013 at 12:03 PM.
#40
Safety Car
I've got a set of very low mile, C6, LG Pro's 1 3/4 w/ catted mid-pipe for a great deal if interested and can cover shipping. Just PM me.. I would say they have less than 5k miles on them.