LT AND SHORTYS performance diference
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Instructor
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From: TAMPA FLORIDA
LT AND SHORTYS performance diference
i wanted to know if anyone has any info on how much hp does shorty headers give over stock...and LT over stock.....i really wanna want headers but LT are too expensive plus i have a nice h-pipe on my for shortys.......
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Instructor
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From: TAMPA FLORIDA
anyone tried these headers ??? how do they hook up to the x-pipe??
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STAIN...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STAIN...QQcmdZViewItem
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From: Bethlehem PA
Originally Posted by 98LS1CORVETTE
anyone tried these headers ??? how do they hook up to the x-pipe??
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STAIN...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STAIN...QQcmdZViewItem
I'd stick with reputable known mfr's and pay a few hundred more, but get quality.
Kooks
LG's
TPIS
Are all very good mfr's and with a good tune, you'll pick up ~30+ rwhp.
Scott
Drifting
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From: Spring Hill,Florida
headers
I have the same questions as you and am in the market for headers.I also am a tampa local with a 98.Let me know what you decide as I would like to see your setup and ease of install.Those ebay headers look nice and are cheap but are they quality and what x-pipe will i need.Shoot me a message and maybe I can call and talk to you.later.
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Drifting
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From: Spring Hill,Florida
headers
I found what appears to be a entire exhaust long tubes and x-pipe (kooks) at www.corvettegarage.com for $839 let me know what you think.
Drifting
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Instructor
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From: Troutman NC
i looked at the Kooks on Corvette Garage, and it seems you have to select off road, or with cats. No matter what they add at least $400 to the price off road, and $600 if you want cats. Wow.
I think im going to go with the Street Header system from LG. You cant beat the price, and they make just as much as the Pro's from what ive seen and heard. The whole system costs $995 complete or just headers for $695.
I think im going to go with the Street Header system from LG. You cant beat the price, and they make just as much as the Pro's from what ive seen and heard. The whole system costs $995 complete or just headers for $695.
Racer
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From: Lifetime NCM Member Tampa,Fl
Originally Posted by 1ragtop
I have the same questions as you and am in the market for headers.I also am a tampa local with a 98.Let me know what you decide as I would like to see your setup and ease of install.Those ebay headers look nice and are cheap but are they quality and what x-pipe will i need.Shoot me a message and maybe I can call and talk to you.later.
Only buy stainless steel products. And the install time for the long tubes ( in a prepared shop ) is about 4.5 hours. You will also need thermal boots for the spark plug wires or they will suffer greatly. I used MSD wires with the thermal boots. In my case I saw a great performance difference in the long tubes. But as my profile shows, I have considerable performance products to contend with.
Later, Ed
