luilui

Hey fellas, just picked up an 02 WS6 mostly stock except for a Volant CAI and SLP cat back exhaust system. Looking at getting headers and Y pipe but from what I've read it will make my car really loud with the SLP exhaust which isnt what I'm really looking for. Anybody have any experiences with 1 7/8 headers that isn't annoying loud with the SLP exhaust? Otherwise I'll have to rip it out, but I would prefer to save a few hundred bucks if I can

scotty2000ss

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Can't go wrong with speed engineering headers. If you don't want it loud or want the stink, add a catted y pipe. That will quiet it down quite a bit.

http://www.speedengineeringlsx.com/s...ersion-25-1010

luilui

Thanks for the feedback, I'll take a look at these.

Jaxem

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Texas speed makes a really nice Y-pipe, catted or non, i'm running their catted Y on my LT1 with LT's and the fit and finish is perfect

99Brd

I would try running the long tubes with the catted y-pipe. Texas Speed I believe still has there headers on sale.

luilui

Nice, yeah ive heard a few people mention Texas speed to me now. Ill see what sales they have going on, i'm always trying to save a buck or two! If you guys know of any good deals on 1 7/8 headers and catted Y pipe let me know, thanks for the advice!!

99Brd

Also check out the ws6store. I don't know about everyone else, but they are my go to shop!!

scotty2000ss

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Couldn't agree more! FAST shipping and low prices!

CoreyD

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+1 on the Speed Engineering or TSP headers!

luilui

I checked out the WS6 store, think I'm going for the TSP 1 7/8 headers and TSP catted Y pipe. Gonna see if I can do it myself with my 15 yr old son, the left side on the battery side looks kinda tight so let's see what happens! I'm assuming it's all a direct fit, but any pointers will be appreciated, thanks.

scotty2000ss

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Throw some poly motor mounts while your in there. You'll thank me later! Good luck

CoreyD

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PB blaster is your friend! I sprayed all the header/exhaust bolts, and where the Y meets the I pipe a couple of times a day leading up to the install and the bolts came out with ease.

Getting the car as high as possible helps too. When we installed my headers we had the stands as high as they would go, plus 2 2x4's. Also agree with changing the motors mount, plugs, and wires while you're in there.

Good luck!

luilui

Thanks man, good idea on spraying the bolts everyday. I was just thinking how difficult they were gonna be to remove.

CoreyD

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No problem. I remember as we were pulling out the header bolts you could see the pb blaster half way down the threads. It's great stuff.

Jaxem

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For sure on this, i was able to get my DS in from the top doing LT's, but i had to jack the car up crazy high to get the angle for sliding the PS up from underneath, even with the motor jacked up as well...it's a tight fit

VolHawk

Love my TSP headers. Excellent fit

klinznilk

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Texas Speed 1 7/8" here... love the headers. Their ORP Y-Pipe is a POS for fitment.

MaSTi

I had the Kook LT header and Loudmouth on my car. I grabbed the Magnaflow reisnator instead and LOVED it. Loud, but not crazy until wot!

juSStin4171

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What is wrong with the ORY? Why/where did it not fit right?

klinznilk

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I have some pics on computer I think. We couldn't get it to line up flush and had to tweak the amount of joint connection (instead of being tight together) and cut 3" approx off I pipe. I'm on phone now so don't gave the pics. I contacted Texas speed via email and their Facebook regarding it and never got a response.