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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 01:44 PM
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Does anyone have any experience or first hand knowledge of ARH headers? I am looking for a set of pipes and am relying on the wisdom of our sage readers for some info either pro or con. Thanx in advance.
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 02:11 PM
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ARH headers are fine, as are most other major brands. Running ARH for years with no issues here, and fit is good on vettes.
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 03:12 PM
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I haven't had them installed yet, but Livernois Motorsports told me that the fit is the best and power is very consistant.
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 04:56 PM
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I've been running them for a few years and like them a lot. The fit is fine and the quality is great.
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Very easy install compared to some other brands.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 10:23 PM
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ARH headers are fine, as are most other major brands. Running ARH for years with no issues here, and fit is good on vettes.
Had them on my Boosted C5 and they worked really well and the fit and finish is excellent.
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 03:39 AM
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Very easy install compared to some other brands.
I have one of the first sets, put on 7 years ago. Been on and off a few times now, always bolting right back up and never a leak. Their ball and socket collector is a fantastic connection, no gaskets to leak and so much better than other brands. And I've had other brands so I know of what I speak.

And as for performance, AR headers are on a lot of the fastest c6 cars on the Fast list.
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 03:48 AM
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I've been running them for a few years and like them a lot. The fit is fine and the quality is great.
Ditto here too! Kook's is a good choice too! lot of guys like the newer
Phats too!
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 06:01 PM
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If there is anything I can do to help, call the shop or send me a PM

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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 08:16 PM
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Great headers
We only use ARHs on every build.
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 08:58 PM
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My tuner swears by ARH, though i have not installed ant LT's on my car yet.
From what i've read, and firmly believe: Kooks, ARH, LG, and Pfadt are gunna be your top ones. Even stainless works i've read good about.
Just a side note though, I have read a few things pointing to the fact that people really really stand behind the Pfadts. They have a little different design then the rest.
Also, they're all in the same price range so its really a preference or finding a good deal.
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ZAKO6
My tuner swears by ARH, though i have not installed ant LT's on my car yet.
From what i've read, and firmly believe: Kooks, ARH, LG, and Pfadt are gunna be your top ones. Even stainless works i've read good about.
Just a side note though, I have read a few things pointing to the fact that people really really stand behind the Pfadts. They have a little different design then the rest.
Also, they're all in the same price range so its really a preference or finding a good deal.
I absolutely love the Pfadts. Between the V-bands clamps (which really are a superior connection), the pre-welded wideband bung, and the tri-y, its hard to recommend a different header. That being said, I aggree that Kooks, ARH are top headers....LG's are made in china now so they aren't on my list anymore. Go with a top brand and youll be happy..nothing is worse than waiting for a set of headers and then finding otu they don't fit once your car is torn apart
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 02:43 PM
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ARH works well with me, installed 2009 and run since....17/8" long tubes

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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 02:44 PM
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I just installed them on my 2012 GS and gained 25 hp
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 02:46 PM
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I've been running the ARH 1-3/4" headers with their X-pipe & hi-flow cats for the past 4 years. Installation was done by ECS in NJ. Performance & quality are both great.....highly recommended.
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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AR's 1-3/4"..With the tune 34 more HP....
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 09:18 PM
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Thanx guys, got them installed today! Bat Pig out.
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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 11:49 AM
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Just had a set installed on my 08 C6 convertable along with the CORSA Extreme and a tune. Gained 54 at therear wheels and 66 at th fly wheel. Happy so far.
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