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Nov 6, 2015 | 11:50 AM

C6_JOSH

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Looking for the best headers!

Hey everyone! Im looking for what headers to get. I have a stock 2005 C6 with a ls2. Does anyone know what headers add the most HP when combined with a X-pipe?

Nov 6, 2015 | 12:35 PM

bdanyluk

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Lg Super Pro Long Tubes. 1-3/4" primaries for stock engine. 1-7/8" for modified/supercharged.

Nov 6, 2015 | 06:09 PM

Dave S

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Originally Posted by C6_JOSH

Hey everyone! Im looking for what headers to get. I have a stock 2005 C6 with a ls2. Does anyone know what headers add the most HP when combined with a X-pipe?

I've had AR Headers (American Racing) with their hi-flow cats & X-pipe on my '05 for the past 6 years, together with a Tune by ECS here in NJ. Estimate 25-30 hp increase & also excellent quality over the years. Highly recommended....

Nov 6, 2015 | 09:56 PM

Gearpuller

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Originally Posted by bdanyluk

Lg Super Pro Long Tubes. 1-3/4" primaries for stock engine. 1-7/8" for modified/supercharged.

This.

Nov 7, 2015 | 11:47 AM

lebvette

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There's probably 3 or 4 header makers that are good. I would buy the one that I can get the best deal with.

Nov 8, 2015 | 09:00 AM

petsur

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My PFADTs fit like a glove.

Nov 8, 2015 | 08:34 PM

cmonkey713

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Originally Posted by bdanyluk

Lg Super Pro Long Tubes. 1-3/4" primaries for stock engine. 1-7/8" for modified/supercharged.

Top of the heap, race developed and top quality.

Nov 8, 2015 | 08:42 PM

C6David

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Lg, american racing, kooks, pfadts cant go wrong with any of them really. Personally have 1 7/8 lg super pros

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Nov 9, 2015 | 09:42 AM

C6_JOSH

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bdanyluk

Lg Super Pro Long Tubes. 1-3/4" primaries for stock engine. 1-7/8" for modified/supercharged.

thanks! I made my decision in getting the LG. I will be purchasing this before December

Nov 9, 2015 | 02:42 PM

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Suns_PSD

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On the C7 the ARHs make more power under the curve by a large margin than the competitors. But I have been unable to locate a similar back to back test for C6 headers.

Where is the proof the LG headers are the best as I'd love to see it a it might sway me in that direction? Can anyone provide any evidence?

Thanks!

Nov 9, 2015 | 04:09 PM

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timmyZ06

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I Would go with ARH or Kooks cuz LG are knock off of ARH built in china!

Nov 9, 2015 | 04:17 PM

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Cherokee Nation

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Go with Kooks they have a warranty and ARH does not..

Nov 9, 2015 | 09:59 PM

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Stetz

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From: Audubon Iowa

I have American Racing long tube 1 7/8 on my 2011 GS. I've seen several and I think these fit better and have a good collector to the x pipe.

Nov 10, 2015 | 03:07 PM

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flyby763

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Go with Kooks they have a warranty and ARH does not..

ARH are guaranteed for life according to their website...
as long as its on the original car it was installed on and the original purchaser.

Nov 10, 2015 | 07:58 PM

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1fastC3

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As many others have stated, ARH, LG, Kooks (in no particular order) etc are generally recognized as the best. I have ARH 1-7/8 on my 08 Z. I had a fitment issue, oddly, and Steve Doten at ARH was extremely helpful and yes the exhaust does have a lifetime warranty. Coupled with a cam and a few other goodies to included 'modded' Z06 mufflers it sounds fairly good. Good luck, you really can't go wrong with any of the top brands.

Just get whats on sale and shop around, maybe entertain buying used.

Nov 12, 2015 | 11:50 AM

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WasVette

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So, are the ARH with cats $470 better than the LG street series? The almost $500 difference is why I'm leaning towards the LG's (street not super pro). If they will produce similar power/sound once tuned and not break I can't see paying the extra.
Thoughts?