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So tossing around the idea of adding some long tube headers to my 2006 Ls2. I know about the corvette tax on some things I bought already but 3-3500 for headers w/cats? Possibly a small cam along with them. I mean I know the old saying you wanna play you gotta pay but damn. Is there an alternative to kooks or Arh. Worried about fitment problems if I dont go with one of the bigger names. Any suggestions and experiences would be great. TIA
I have talked to a couple LS3 owners who have installed Speed Engineering headers. One of them installed the 2" headers with no fitment issues. Another did the 1-7/8" and it rubbed the steering shaft. A little massaging of the header with a ball peen hammer would take care of that.
Personally, I purchased ARH 1-7/8" headers with cats from @Randy@RaginRacin here on the forum. Outstanding deal on the headers. Email him for a price and see what he can do. ARH fitment is consistent from what I have read on the forum.
I talked to Doug I believe at ECS a couple years ago and he told me technically you dont need headers with a supercharger unless you’re trying to squeeze every bit of HP and I’m not. Decisions to make!
Last edited by USA1LBvert; Mar 9, 2025 at 07:29 PM.
So tossing around the idea of adding some long tube headers to my 2006 Ls2. I know about the corvette tax on some things I bought already but 3-3500 for headers w/cats? Possibly a small cam along with them. I mean I know the old saying you wanna play you gotta pay but damn. Is there an alternative to kooks or Arh. Worried about fitment problems if I dont go with one of the bigger names. Any suggestions and experiences would be great. TIA
I have OBX Catless Headers / X-pipe for sale that will fit your car.
installed a set on my car - awesome fitment and quality.