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Old 03-10-2010, 11:27 AM
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i am looking for a header and ory pipe, what a good set to go with? should i stay with the same brand for both or can i mix?
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What kind of budget are you looking at? We have a set of Pacesetters on the shelf that will keep it budget friendly with one of our ORYs. We also have stainless headers from both ARH and Kooks. Let me know what you are thinking and we'll get you fixed up!

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Originally Posted by Jon@Texas-Speed
We also have stainless headers from both ARH and Kooks.
Kooks are NICE.
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Originally Posted by fresh99z28
i am looking for a header and ory pipe, what a good set to go with? should i stay with the same brand for both or can i mix?
Kooks and ARH get great reviews. Cheaper ones, like Pacesetter, usually have good fitment, but don't look too good for very long (ceramic coated vs. stainless steel).

If you do a search, there's a TON of information about headers out there, and lots of opinions of each brand.

As far as mixing headers/ORY pipes, it doesn't make a difference as long as it fits Some ORY's, however, have better merges than others (TSP's new ORY gets great reviews!)

Good luck!
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ARH got my vote(and $$$$) Granted this was before Kooks redesigned their merge but I still like the ARH Y better... Bottom line Kooks, ARH, PS, Hooker etc..... there are lots of good ones out there...
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Screw the Y-merges. Next time I do headers on an LS1, I'll be bolting them up to true duals.

Y-pipes and catbacks are for stock manifold cars, IMO.
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
Screw the Y-merges. Next time I do headers on an LS1, I'll be bolting them up to true duals.

Y-pipes and catbacks are for stock manifold cars, IMO.
Anybody have dyno numbers of LTs and ORY+catback vs. true duals? I am also in the market and really cant decide on which route to go. Not trying to hijack the thread. Just curious.
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
Screw the Y-merges. Next time I do headers on an LS1, I'll be bolting them up to true duals.

Y-pipes and catbacks are for stock manifold cars, IMO.

Haha I hear ya I would love to have TD's out the back but I am WAAAAAY too low.....




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