TSP 1 7/8 vs Kooks 1 7/8
08-01-2011, 10:26 PM
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TSP 1 7/8 vs Kooks 1 7/8 I am looking to get headers and a y pipe very soon, but am trying to decide whether TSP 1 7/8 will provide very comparable gains to the kooks 1 7/8 headers.
The car will be supercharged with the vortech v-9 g-trim kit, if that makes any difference in producing horsepower through the headers.
Please tell me your experience with what you guys are running. It is just that TSP with a nice merge collector y pipe is significantly cheaper than Kooks headers with crappy ORY. BUT, does that few hundred dollars saved mean I will see much of a horsepower difference?
Thanks guys
The car will be supercharged with the vortech v-9 g-trim kit, if that makes any difference in producing horsepower through the headers.
Please tell me your experience with what you guys are running. It is just that TSP with a nice merge collector y pipe is significantly cheaper than Kooks headers with crappy ORY. BUT, does that few hundred dollars saved mean I will see much of a horsepower difference?
Thanks guys
08-01-2011, 11:08 PM
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heres some pics of my tsp 1 7/8 headers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewuQslCg9vM
hope this helps..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewuQslCg9vM
hope this helps..
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08-01-2011, 11:27 PM
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Edit: "Manufactured using flash-controlled 16-gauge carbon steel tubing" and "Steel head flanges are quality-manufactured to insure a precise fit"
08-01-2011, 11:32 PM
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So if I ordered, say, now, would they be the polished stainless ones? And what is exactly meant by "stepped"? Sorry I could just go google it, but if you can answer it along with my previous question in this post that would be great.
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^^^and I'm patiently awaited their arrival. The will dominate the 1 7/8 stainless market.
There are no more coated versions. They are sold out. The next production run will be stainless but there is no 100% arrival date but expected mid month per TSP. So crossing our fingers for 2 weeks out.
There are no more coated versions. They are sold out. The next production run will be stainless but there is no 100% arrival date but expected mid month per TSP. So crossing our fingers for 2 weeks out.
08-01-2011, 11:41 PM
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Alright, that's almost perfect timing. Still saving a little bit more (2-3 weeks more) to finish buying everything I need before I start modding.
Doing: Lid, P&P TB, LS6 Intake Manifold, upgraded injectors, upgraded fuel pump, v-9 g-trim supercharger, 1 7/8 headers, ory, magnaflow catback, sfc and possibly 3.73s.
Then a nice dyno tune to top it off.
Doing: Lid, P&P TB, LS6 Intake Manifold, upgraded injectors, upgraded fuel pump, v-9 g-trim supercharger, 1 7/8 headers, ory, magnaflow catback, sfc and possibly 3.73s.
Then a nice dyno tune to top it off.
08-01-2011, 11:45 PM
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08-02-2011, 12:08 AM
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I'm not saying it isn't constructed well. What I'm saying is do it right the first time. Get a stainless y. If tsp builds a stainless y that's matched that's great. If not, oh well. And at $130 now, and two or three years from now, at around the same price again for another one.... Is not so cheap when you do it twice.
08-02-2011, 12:17 AM
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How are you TSP owners liking the fit of your coated headers? I've got Kooks and LOVE the fit.... it's PERFECT!
If the TSP are too, I'll go with TSP for my 1 7/8 headers.
I could give a **** less about the Y-pipe.... custom built is the way to go anyway!
If the TSP are too, I'll go with TSP for my 1 7/8 headers.
I could give a **** less about the Y-pipe.... custom built is the way to go anyway!
Last edited by Sommer86; 08-02-2011 at 03:45 PM.
looks like some new TSP headers will be on order from me this winter lol