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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 09:28 AM
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These look really well made.
https://afepower.com/afe-power-48-34...oated#overview
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Just ordered a set of the AFE Titanium Cerakote Ceramic coated headers that delivers Monday.
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Originally Posted by ArizonaZ06
Just ordered a set of the AFE Titanium Cerakote Ceramic coated headers that delivers Monday.
Post updates/pics/install etc.

Thxs
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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 09:57 PM
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Independent before/after dyno would be nice too.
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Originally Posted by ArizonaZ06
Just ordered a set of the AFE Titanium Cerakote Ceramic coated headers that delivers Monday.
How did you like the headers? Would love to hear some feed back, looking into purchasing a set for my c8.

Did you have any engine light issue? Had a nightmare with my exhaust(glad that’s sorted out)


thanks
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I've also had my eye on them and are on my future mod list once my car arrives. AFE makes very quality products, I've had their gear on multiple sports cars now dating all the way back to my Honda S2000 nearly 2 decades ago.

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Old Mar 13, 2021 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Kracka
I've also had my eye on them and are on my future mod list once my car arrives. AFE makes very quality products, I've had their gear on multiple sports cars now dating all the way back to my Honda S2000 nearly 2 decades ago.
Got it! I’m glad to hear that. I just ordered mine, once I get them I’ll keep you posted!
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If anyone wants to complete their headers with an AFE exhaust, we have multiple variances in stock!

Headers we are out with and are special order at this point.

Feel free to text us at 213 394 2886.

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I've been running the AFE headers for about 8 months now. You can do this yourself with the car on the ground. Fitment was perfect and sounds great with the AWE track exhaust. WE also took some extra time and wrapped the headers.
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Originally Posted by elliesue
I've been running the AFE headers for about 8 months now. You can do this yourself with the car on the ground. Fitment was perfect and sounds great with the AWE track exhaust. WE also took some extra time and wrapped the headers.
Wow, really that easy? Their instructions make it seem more difficult talking about removing wheels, wheel well liners, spark plugs, etc.
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Originally Posted by elliesue
I've been running the AFE headers for about 8 months now. You can do this yourself with the car on the ground. Fitment was perfect and sounds great with the AWE track exhaust. WE also took some extra time and wrapped the headers.
that’s awesome, Does it come with instructions, how long was the install process?
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Old Mar 16, 2021 | 06:54 AM
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It does take some time. Approx 6 to 7 hrs. different length socket extensions for a few bolts. protect the paint on the quarter panels, you will be leaning over them for sure. pull the spark plug boots off they are a little hard to pop off as well. make sure they are securely back on as well... I pulled the wheel and liner a few days after install and heat cycles to see if i could or need to tighten the bolts easier that way.
drivers side was pretty much a waste of time so i didn't pull the liner on the passenger.
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Any dyno numbers on these????
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Old Mar 20, 2021 | 05:59 AM
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Let me rephrase the need to pull the fender liners..no better access to try the install that way.
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Is there any weight savings to these headers also?
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Curious about before after dyno pulls


QUOTE=Billy20;1603176092]Any dyno numbers on these????[/QUOTE]
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Old Apr 13, 2021 | 10:00 PM
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Here are some dyno #s


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