Headers? ARH or KOOKS??????????
Instructor
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I agree. Sometimes I wonder if the headers are even worth it unless you're going huge hp. Too many people have Z06's with a tune and pulley making way over 600whp on stock manifolds. The torque curve is fine also. The tune is worth more than the headers.
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My thoughts are this.....Get the long tubes, ARH or Kooks seem to be as good as any. I think getting your car tuned properly on a dyno is very important. Your tuner will show you the air fuel ratio with your current tune (after your long tubes are installed). He will explain where you are losing power. Make sure you pick someone who has tuned many C7's....and knows what he is doing. You will not regret getting your car tuned.
Drifting
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From: MI
I would run headers with ZERO power gains, if i could get the sound with no tune. the power is just a bonus.
Last edited by MikeLsx; Dec 22, 2015 at 10:25 PM.
Instructor
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From: FL
You might want to look into mid length ARH with cats.
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I don't think there is much difference. Both remove the 2nd set of cats and straight 3" pipes. Find a good deal and go for it! I have Corsa's and love em,
Drifting
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From: MI
most people will always tell you what they have. I feel like most people who bought X pipes bought corsa. Because they "see" the corsa and its without a doubt more pretty. and more people recommend it.
I went with borla because of the design. I didn't want a double X pipe design. It will smooth out the sound more. While borla will keep more deeper, rougher sound.
I think both are going to just about produce the same level of loudness tho.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2015
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From: TN
I think I'll go with the Borla because I love the snap crackle pop of the NPP at WOT. Looks like prices are all over the board from $430-$550 for the same X pipe. This will give me something to do until the snow flies and I can start snowmobiling.
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Heres the best advise i can give you.
most people will always tell you what they have. I feel like most people who bought X pipes bought corsa. Because they "see" the corsa and its without a doubt more pretty. and more people recommend it.
I went with borla because of the design. I didn't want a double X pipe design. It will smooth out the sound more. While borla will keep more deeper, rougher sound.
I think both are going to just about produce the same level of loudness tho.
most people will always tell you what they have. I feel like most people who bought X pipes bought corsa. Because they "see" the corsa and its without a doubt more pretty. and more people recommend it.
I went with borla because of the design. I didn't want a double X pipe design. It will smooth out the sound more. While borla will keep more deeper, rougher sound.
I think both are going to just about produce the same level of loudness tho.
I hope to add the new Agency Power to my comparison in the coming weeks as well.
Last edited by Kracka; Dec 24, 2015 at 08:12 AM.