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Old 10-16-2018, 07:42 PM
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Notice any difference in sound between different brands of headers? thx
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yes they can be different with various different designs.
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this will be about the most unscientific answer ever! I have had texas speed headers on a 08 ls3 auto and now have kooks on a 2010 auto, the kooks sound just a bit better to my ear. Both 1 7/8th, can't say why but just my opinion.
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Just had Speed Engineering 1 7/8 headers and 3 inch x pipe, no cats installed with my stock npp exhaust, love the sound and performance with the tune. Got about 1300 bucks total includes install and tune and header purchase. I just couldn't justify spending 2000 bucks for headers and an x pipe then a tune for 500-700 on top of that.
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Originally Posted by SixAddict
Just had Speed Engineering 1 7/8 headers and 3 inch x pipe, no cats installed with my stock npp exhaust, love the sound and performance with the tune. Got about 1300 bucks total includes install and tune and header purchase. I just couldn't justify spending 2000 bucks for headers and an x pipe then a tune for 500-700 on top of that.
agree. I’ve got under $900 in my JBA LT’s/catted X w/no issues on steering column rubbing, ground clearance or fit. and they’re ceramic coated as well...
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running obx headers on my c6 for 2 years now no problems . my buddys texas speed do sound different then mine we both like mine better
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Love my catless kooks into my corsa but also loved the sound of my catted LGs in my previous C5 as well.
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Originally Posted by SixAddict
Just had Speed Engineering 1 7/8 headers and 3 inch x pipe, no cats installed with my stock npp exhaust, love the sound and performance with the tune. Got about 1300 bucks total includes install and tune and header purchase. I just couldn't justify spending 2000 bucks for headers and an x pipe then a tune for 500-700 on top of that.
did you have to weld some of it because of exhaust leaks? That’s one thing I read about speed engineering ?
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did you have to weld some of it because of exhaust leaks? That’s one thing I read about speed engineering ?
No welding needed, used the provided clamps, no leaks. When I was reading the reviews some where concerned with leaks so they used high temp rtv sealant, I bought some but the shop I had install them said they didn't need to use it as everything fit great and the clamps worked fine, only issue was you need the 31 inch 02 sensor extensions instead of the 24 inch.
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Originally Posted by SixAddict
Just had Speed Engineering 1 7/8 headers and 3 inch x pipe, no cats installed with my stock npp exhaust, love the sound and performance with the tune. Got about 1300 bucks total includes install and tune and header purchase. I just couldn't justify spending 2000 bucks for headers and an x pipe then a tune for 500-700 on top of that.
That's a serious deal Ron, no kidding
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every day i'm more convinced to go with speed engineering headers, any one have any complaints on them?
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every day i'm more convinced to go with speed engineering headers, any one have any complaints on them?
No complaints what so ever. Only issue are the 02 sensor extensions, go on line and get the 31 inch ones. Use the extra money for a tune and see what these engines are capable of, OMG, hang on....

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