Convertible Vehicles Enthusiasts | Information | Maintenance

LEAST problematic LT Headers & Y for a 'Vert?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-11-2010, 11:27 PM
  #1  
TECH Addict
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
libertyforall1776's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: IL
Posts: 2,129
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts

Question LEAST problematic LT Headers & Y for a 'Vert?

All, what are the LEAST problematic LT Headers & Y-pipe for a 'Vert?

I am considering Kooks LT 1 3/4 at the moment (maybe QTP too, but NOT their Y-pipe as it is not 304 stainless), and possibly Kooks Y-Pipe with a different merge added and a 4 in. mid with a No Weeds diverter in there somewhere...

Any advice on choices, as I do not want any exhaust impacts to the body over rough road. TIA
Old 07-11-2010, 11:38 PM
  #2  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (57)
 
99'CajunFirehawk157's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 2,772
Received 18 Likes on 13 Posts

Default

I have asked this before and not really got any vert owner answers...
Old 07-12-2010, 12:05 PM
  #3  
Launching!
iTrader: (3)
 
GR8RYD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Addison, Texas
Posts: 215
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

No personal experience, but check out this thread:

Headers for a vert.

Also try a search in the this forum using pacesetter as the search argument. You should get a lot of hits where there are comparisons. Good luck! Tom

Last edited by GR8RYD; 07-12-2010 at 12:06 PM. Reason: Fix the URL
Old 07-17-2010, 05:02 PM
  #4  
TECH Addict
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
libertyforall1776's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: IL
Posts: 2,129
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts

Default

Also, what's the ideal for an SS with just bolt-ons to maintain low-end torque -- 1 3/4 primaries? When is stepped advisable?
Old 07-19-2010, 01:48 PM
  #5  
Launching!
iTrader: (1)
 
TRANS-DAD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: PASADENA,TX.
Posts: 281
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I'm running kooks lt's & y-pipe w/no prob. at all!!......did remove the x-brace........
Old 07-19-2010, 05:09 PM
  #6  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (27)
 
fastmatt98's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Huntersville, NC near Charlotte
Posts: 1,168
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

I have the Kooks 1 3/4 and even thou they are nicely built mine bang like a mother f^%ker. I gotta work on em some more to see if I can fix it. Makes me save on gas thou since I don't floor it cause don't wanna hear.feel the noise hehe.
Old 07-19-2010, 08:55 PM
  #7  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (10)
 
94Z28rag's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: West Chester, PA
Posts: 1,217
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

Stepped 1 7/8" stainless LPPs here
Old 07-19-2010, 10:38 PM
  #8  
TECH Resident
iTrader: (7)
 
shiv15's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Flint, MI
Posts: 846
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

I have 1 3/4" LPP. I'm not following how any header would be different from a ttop/hardtop car??

As for exhaust TSP TD. If you really want to eliminate any Y or whatever hitting the body solid motor mounts are always an option.
Old 07-19-2010, 10:54 PM
  #9  
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (19)
 
9silverbird8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 740
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Kooks. Never a problem until I added koni/stranos, even still not much of an issue
Old 07-23-2010, 01:12 AM
  #10  
TECH Addict
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
libertyforall1776's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: IL
Posts: 2,129
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts

Default

Did you try replacing your motor mounts with poly ones? Supposedly that is the fix...

Originally Posted by fastmatt98
I have the Kooks 1 3/4 and even thou they are nicely built mine bang like a mother f^%ker. I gotta work on em some more to see if I can fix it. Makes me save on gas thou since I don't floor it cause don't wanna hear.feel the noise hehe.
Old 07-23-2010, 01:14 AM
  #11  
TECH Addict
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
libertyforall1776's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: IL
Posts: 2,129
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts

Default

So why stepped? What is the advantage and for what reasons? I haven't been able to get anyone to answer that Q...

Originally Posted by 94Z28rag
Stepped 1 7/8" stainless LPPs here
Old 07-23-2010, 01:16 AM
  #12  
TECH Addict
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
libertyforall1776's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: IL
Posts: 2,129
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts

Default

What did you add Shocks & Strano what? Lowering springs?
So what was the problem then?

Did you go with the Kooks Y-Pipe? I don't think their merge is any good...

Originally Posted by 9silverbird8
Kooks. Never a problem until I added koni/stranos, even still not much of an issue

Last edited by libertyforall1776; 07-27-2010 at 06:27 PM.
Old 07-24-2010, 07:19 PM
  #13  
On The Tree
 
01 Bad Mutha F*****'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Canada (across the river from DETROIT)
Posts: 129
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

I have SLP longtubes and catted y. I haven't had any problems. I have no banging but that is probably due to poly motor mounts, which is a mod that you should probably consider doing at the same time as the headers.



Quick Reply: LEAST problematic LT Headers & Y for a 'Vert?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:46 PM.