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Old 06-05-2007, 09:16 PM
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I was thinking about getting headers for car but im not sure, my car has 72k miles on and i was wonder if it is worth it puttin headers or if its to many miles or just wait till i get a car with less miles.

what do u guys think let me know!
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you'll be fine...do it
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longtubes ro bust. do research dont you dare ask which header to get!
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longtubes ro bust. do research dont you dare ask which header to get!
haha i already know which ones i would get but dont know if it is worth it with the miles
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hell yea its worth it. if you end up selling the car you can always take em off and put em on the next car (assuming you buy another Fbody.) we just started selling American Racing Headers and they are a VERY nice header, give us a call if you decide to do it. 585-865-1832
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I don't think 72k miles is a big issue, get those headers!!
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i say get the XS stainless headers for half the price with great fitment and quality. I'll back uo the XS headers 1000%
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just do it-get the pacesetters
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Yes get headers, but remember that you might regret buying the Loudmouth
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I had to learn the hard way..........headers and Loud Mouth don't mix at all
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A little loud/raspy/obnoxious but I've grown to like it.
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do it, do it
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The cops could hear me from a mile a way when I would do a little burnout. I have a Magnaflow cat back now......love it.......I can get away with a lot more stuff now.
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72k miles isnt THAT much.
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Do It!!!!!!!
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for the price pacesetters are hard to beat but if u want great headers qtp or kooks
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headers are a no go, im looking at an 02 SS with 17k miles on it,

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Consider saving and get an '09 then
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How long are you planning on keeping your car though. You kind of made it sound like you're looking to get a lower mileage car. If that's the case, I would wait until you get another car.
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Originally Posted by Grifter
How long are you planning on keeping your car though. You kind of made it sound like you're looking to get a lower mileage car. If that's the case, I would wait until you get another car.
not much longer maybe a month or 2 yeah im just waiting



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