Texas speed headers ??
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Texas speed headers ??
So I have been doing a lot of research and YouTube watching to get information on what brand I want to go with. I see mixed emotions on Texas speed headers being good and some saying they are thin and cheap. For me I am not racing or anything more than regular bolt ons with possibly a cam upgrade down the road
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If its me, I pass on them...you get what you pay for, even if the price is high. Seen lots of C6Z owners complain of fitment issues as far as the slip fit joints coming loose over time, so they have to readjust the piping. The "X" in the x-pipe is located way to far back IMO...not only does it look backwards; but from what I know about X sections and scavenging benefits, it should be closer to the collectors. I've also read the headers hang low, so scraped/dented primaries are a thing.
Plenty of good deals on used LT's...get a higher quality product IMO. ARH, Kooks, LG...
Plenty of good deals on used LT's...get a higher quality product IMO. ARH, Kooks, LG...
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That being said I agree and makes a good point
If its me, I pass on them...you get what you pay for, even if the price is high. Seen lots of C6Z owners complain of fitment issues as far as the slip fit joints coming loose over time, so they have to readjust the piping. The "X" in the x-pipe is located way to far back IMO...not only does it look backwards; but from what I know about X sections and scavenging benefits, it should be closer to the collectors. I've also read the headers hang low, so scraped/dented primaries are a thing.
Plenty of good deals on used LT's...get a higher quality product IMO. ARH, Kooks, LG...
Plenty of good deals on used LT's...get a higher quality product IMO. ARH, Kooks, LG...
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I would rather save and buy quality and good products. Looks like kooks or JBA should be a goood set or American racing. Like the flange designe connections
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My theory, that is maybe wrong, but it seems that most of the problems I see with any exhaust is the people putting them on have never done an exhaust before. They end up tightening up various areas of the exhaust and then try and fit other bits to it. It doesn't work that way. It needs to be a little loose to get everything to line up properly. Granted, some are WAY better than others and there are some exhaust I won't touch but the Texas Speed units it's have come along way from the early days.
I can only give my experiences.
I can only give my experiences.
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Thank you that’s what I am wanting is experienced and shared knowledge. That being said I was looking lastnight on juices motor sports and a set of looks and catted X pipe are pretty reasonable and seem to be the top of the line Planning to do the headers and X pipe and I take and leaving the stock muffler for a bit
My theory, that is maybe wrong, but it seems that most of the problems I see with any exhaust is the people putting them on have never done an exhaust before. They end up tightening up various areas of the exhaust and then try and fit other bits to it. It doesn't work that way. It needs to be a little loose to get everything to line up properly. Granted, some are WAY better than others and there are some exhaust I won't touch but the Texas Speed units it's have come along way from the early days.
I can only give my experiences.
I can only give my experiences.
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lol money is always the issue But I am not in a hurry and will just save here and there and get the best I can so if I say the car it’s a added bonus ( I will never saw her though ). Still deciding if I want Corsa or billy boat also
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Or look for used kooks or ARH headers and mid pipe.
I picked my 1-3/4 ARHs up on here for $1050. 1-3/4 gives you a little more clearance too
I picked my 1-3/4 ARHs up on here for $1050. 1-3/4 gives you a little more clearance too
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Supercharger with 10 psi and full exhaust. Really quite simple.
I remember after I got it done my dad's friends all said it wasn't possible their 440s and 427s back in the day couldn't make that blah blah blah. lol They even said my stock LS1 Camaro wouldn't break 14s. With the 2.73s it popped off a 13.5@104 with bald tires. They still tried to doubt the newer cars after that.
I remember after I got it done my dad's friends all said it wasn't possible their 440s and 427s back in the day couldn't make that blah blah blah. lol They even said my stock LS1 Camaro wouldn't break 14s. With the 2.73s it popped off a 13.5@104 with bald tires. They still tried to doubt the newer cars after that.