Seriously Headers …?
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From: Opelika Alabama
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it made 420 then rolled off the dyno 421 tuned. For sure the BEST mod for a c-6!
Not sure on your information!
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From: salem OR
Plus who cares about a dyno number> A tuned header car with a CAI
will eat a tuned stock car for lunch whos cares about a dyno sheet.
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From: Missouri City Texas
Most gain 10-15 from a tune.
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From: Chagrin Falls Ohio
I can show you an untuned Camaro which has similar stock output to an LS2 C6.
http://www.stainlessworks.net/media/...aders-dyno.pdf
Don't forget, its not the peak hp number that matters but the area under the curve and the torque gains. Untuned, this engine doesn't know what to do with itself but it still pulls an extra 26hp and 23 ftlbs of torque.
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Racer
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From: Southport NC
I am all in for putting in Headers - However, I will not let some unscrupulous speed shop rip me for 8 hours ($99.00 an hour) to install headers that I have seen they have done many, many, many times on their web site on Corvettes. They are a distributor and reseller of both LG and SW headers.
When I have people one after another (home wrenches) with no experience other than general mechanical ability and knowledge tell me it took them 5 hours IN THEIR garage with vehicle on jacks - Then I can safely assume an ASE certified Corvette tech and employee of a major speed shop sh**ting tools and every other do-dad they have at their disposal should have that job done and off the lift in 3 hours...
As most of you know challenging their claim is a waste of time - you just have to move on and note: "That they are a major MF'ing rip off...!!!"
When I have people one after another (home wrenches) with no experience other than general mechanical ability and knowledge tell me it took them 5 hours IN THEIR garage with vehicle on jacks - Then I can safely assume an ASE certified Corvette tech and employee of a major speed shop sh**ting tools and every other do-dad they have at their disposal should have that job done and off the lift in 3 hours...
As most of you know challenging their claim is a waste of time - you just have to move on and note: "That they are a major MF'ing rip off...!!!"
Last edited by vettro; Mar 30, 2012 at 08:56 AM.
Melting Slicks
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I am all in for putting in Headers - However, I will not let some unscrupulous speed shop rip me for 8 hours ($99.00 an hour) to install headers that I have seen they have done many, many, many times on their web site on Corvettes. They are a distributor and reseller of both LG and SW headers.
When I have people one after another (home wrenches) with no experience other than general mechanical ability and knowledge tell me it took them 5 hours IN THEIR garage with vehicle on jacks - Then I can safely assume an ASE certified Corvette tech and employee of a major speed shop sh**ting tools and every other do-dad they have at their disposal should have that job done and off the lift in 3 hours...
As most of you know challenging their claim is a waste of time - you just have to move on and note: "That they are a major MF'ing rip off...!!!"
When I have people one after another (home wrenches) with no experience other than general mechanical ability and knowledge tell me it took them 5 hours IN THEIR garage with vehicle on jacks - Then I can safely assume an ASE certified Corvette tech and employee of a major speed shop sh**ting tools and every other do-dad they have at their disposal should have that job done and off the lift in 3 hours...
As most of you know challenging their claim is a waste of time - you just have to move on and note: "That they are a major MF'ing rip off...!!!"
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Well, I went with a set of 1 7/8 LT Headers from American Racing and a tune and aside from better sound I've seen a 5mpg increase since putting them on. I figure that they'll pay for themselves in fuel eventually.
I had the dealer put them on ! They pinched me for $480.
I had the dealer put them on ! They pinched me for $480.
Last edited by reechwuzhere; Mar 30, 2012 at 04:48 PM.
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Racer
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From: Southport NC
BUT I’M NOT GOING TO LET SOMEONE RIP ME FOR $800.00 TO INSTALL HEADERS -
MAYBE YOU CAN BUT NOT THIS COWBOY ...
for a job that should be no more than $500
Burning Brakes
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From: Green Bay Wisconsin
I finally installed them last week. It was a piece of cake. I do have a KwikLift and full set of air tools though, which made things even easier. I also fell in love with my creeper that has an adjustable headrest. I was getting tired at one point so I literally took a cat nap, on my creeper, under my car! LOL
If anybody in my area needs help installing headers, they are welcome to stop on by and use my lift and assistance.
If anybody in my area needs help installing headers, they are welcome to stop on by and use my lift and assistance.
Douglas in Green Bay
Melting Slicks
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From: montreal quebec
Nice thing about owning a c6 z06 is my stock manifolds are almost as good as headers .You ls3 guys want to save money find a set of used ls7 exhaust manifolds .Unless i would put a cam in and some headwork, which i wont, headers to me are a total waste of two grand.
Melting Slicks
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From: Woodinville WA
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From: Detroit
Look I’m not 20 years old I’ve been around the Rodeo - and this isn’t “My First” performance vehicle actually I’ve had quite a few over the years Mustangs, Cobra’s three ZO6’s a Lightening - blah, blah, blah - so please don’t insult my intelligence with your stupid statement above, - and I’m not the type of person to CHEAP OUT ON ANYTHING -
BUT I’M NOT GOING TO LET SOMEONE RIP ME FOR $800.00 TO INSTALL HEADERS -
MAYBE YOU CAN BUT NOT THIS COWBOY ...
for a job that should be no more than $500
BUT I’M NOT GOING TO LET SOMEONE RIP ME FOR $800.00 TO INSTALL HEADERS -
MAYBE YOU CAN BUT NOT THIS COWBOY ...
for a job that should be no more than $500
Le Mans Master
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372 is low for a LS3 without headers...Most I read about on the forum were closer to 390 out the box...just sayin..I want headers I'm just cheap...
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Let me start by saying i have nothing to back up my opinion. with that said, i call bs on any gain by just installing the headers. the factory exhaust manifolds have excellent flow and i doubt any hp gain by just a header install. Let the flaming begin!