foreverzero

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I finally picked up a pair of stainless steel LT's! I cant for them to arrive so i can put them in! Quick question, I have never done a header install before, what else do i need? I just want it to run without it throwing codes until i can bring it to a tune shop, i heard corvette O2 sensors stop it from throwing codes???? Do i need to but any new gasgets, clamps(i heard these clamps that come with it suck), or anything that will make this a little easier? Basically what else do i need to buy. Im going to take alot of pics and tell everybody how the fitment was for the $440 dollar headers and ORY. Here are the pics of them from the website.

E V I L

iTrader: (6)

What brand are they and where did you get them from? Good deal!!

TFRO

I seen these on ebay.

foreverzero

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Thanks! They are ebay....cough cough....i didnt want to say it to draw buisness away from our sponsors, but when i emailed them and they told me they were stainless race style LT's for $399 plus 40 shipping i couldn't resist. Plus it looks like the driver side collector and y pipe have been fixed

Da Swami

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Look like XS style headers. Good purchase from what I've heard.

Only thing I would do is replace those u-style clamps with some band clamps to help sealing and make it easier to get apart, should the need ever arise.

Oh and buy a can of PB Blaster to soak the rusted-*** bolts overnight.

foreverzero

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ha ha, mine are gonna have to soak for weeks

E V I L

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Let us know how the install goes and any dyno numbers after the install!

foreverzero

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I will as soon as i get on it, I know a lot of people want to know what these things do. I will even get some videos up for sound. How much does it normally cost to tune your car? Do i need to still buy o2 sims and extensions if im tuning it? How bad will it run until i get it tuned? So far i know i need new clamps, and PB Blaster. Do i need corvette sims or regular 02 sims?

Pntbll309

iTrader: (33)

If its just a sim, get the ones for your car. As for how the car will run, you will be fine, maybe a little rich. But the tune will run around $400 and up. But please let us know how they work, Im curious with all the Ebay header debates going on.

Shockwave179

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I would be interested to see if they fit without major complications.

foreverzero

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So I should be fine without a tune for a little while? Im planning a cam install soon should i just skip the tune and tune it then? If I skip the tune and if i put in sims and extensions will i still throw codes? how bad will my MPG be effected? Im going to take pics through out the entire installation, I really want to know what these headers can do too

Pntbll309

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Your car isnt going to run like crap, you probably wont even notice a change. And with the o2 sims you shouldnt throw any codes. Just remember the sims are after the cats and will send a pre-programmed "everythings running fine" to the computer. If your doing a cam soon, Id just wait on a tune.

foreverzero

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I read somewhere (i think it was chocotaco) said that it decreases engine life if you go WOT.....i love doing that, so i dont want to risk blowin it up yet. Are the o2 sims the first set of holes from the engine or the second...and what about o2 extensions? Cant i just put a bolt in there or do i really need them? I m thinking of tuning it anyways because Im planning to do the cam next year (hopefully sooner)

ChocoTaco369

It's not going to blow your engine up by going WOT. I've been running untuned for a few months now, but I'm also back up in school so I haven't been driving much at all for the past 3 months. Headers will lean you out way in the high rpm's, and lean conditions are never good for the motor, but it's not going to kill the motor fast or anything. It's just safe to assume that it's not as good for the motor to run untuned after headers as it would be to get it tuned. It would probably take tens of thousands of miles or longer for any ill effects to really take shape. Many people on this site never get a tune and have been problem free for years. Again, just know, it's definitely healthier for the motor to get a tune.

It all depends on how badly it messes with the stock tune, too. Some headers may not affect the stock tune as badly as others. Some cars run just find after a header install and others run a little rougher than others. There may even be a car or two out there that ran awful after the header install, so bad that driving around untuned really could cause severe damage. It's possible. No two cars will react exactly the same. Whatever you do, just know a tune after headers will be healthier for the motor and show much greater power gains from the install over a broader rpm range. I just don't want to mislead you into believing that longtubes will blow up your car if you don't get it tuned ASAP

foreverzero

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Ha Ha, that made me feel a lot better about not running a tune, thanks, im just real **** about my motor

Pntbll309

iTrader: (33)

Not 100%...Look at the pics where they are mounted to the engine on the stand. You can still see the angle there.

foreverzero

iTrader: (5)

Yeah, but it looks alot better than there first set that came out, i imagine these will be easier to put them in, but that is what I am going to find out!

Pntbll309

iTrader: (33)

I like em, Im debating on sending back my QTP's for them.

foreverzero

iTrader: (5)

How much did you pay for the QTP's? They have a set for sale without the Y for $219 if you want to keep your ORY. And if you want the emission style, I can foward you an email of a guy that is selling his cheap.
Is anybody wanting to sell their o2 extensions or sims?

Pntbll309

iTrader: (33)

I got them for like $600 from a local shop owner whos a friend.