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Old Jan 12, 2019 | 02:09 PM
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Default Texas Speed Headers + MidPipe - Thoughts/Comments please

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Looking for feedback from folks who have used this setup. Pros/Cons?

I am also curious about drone in the higher gears on highways.

They are reasonable but I am curious as to whether there is a catch.
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Old Jan 13, 2019 | 12:27 PM
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We sell and install Texas Speed headers. Their C7 system is very nice. The fitment is great with no issues there. If you keep your factory mufflers you won't run into any drone. Only down fall is they don't have o2 bungs for the rear o2 sensors (not needed), so you will need to leave those out and have them tuned out. Or you can have someone weld them in for you, it wouldn't cost much. We usually charge $50
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Old Jan 13, 2019 | 01:27 PM
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Its a great bang for your buck header system!

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Old Jan 13, 2019 | 02:07 PM
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Yes but what am I missing out on not going with ARH or Kooks? Why go with these?
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Kooks, ARH and I'll throw Stainless Works in the ring with them use premium 304 stainless steel and they are built in the USA. All three have a lifetime warranty and superior weld quality. Is it worth spending the extra money on a higher quality product? That's up to you. The value is there and they offer the most bang for your buck.

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I run their 2 inch. Works perfectly for me, and 1/2 the price. No issues car made 690/740 on bolt ons no meth just e25 content.. Id recommend them.
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I have them, no issues other than a clamp once got loose. Car screams pretty good, not bad for $1000 bucks!
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I have them as well. Coated them for a couple hundred bucks and they work amazing. TSP headers also have longer primaries than the competition.
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Kooks is a better quality system, very solid, haven't seen any build quality issues with them.

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Ok, so where are TSP Headers made? Mexico?

The reason I am asking is the exhaust gases from the LT4 manifold exit at 1950' which is ridiculously hot. I want to invest in a header system that can manage that kind of heat. I will plan to have the headers Jet Hot coated of course.

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