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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 10:49 AM
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So background is I have been looking at C6's and hoping to find a nice clean C6Z in my price range. If I do find a Z...

Are aftermarket C6 base headers interchangeable to the C6Z? For example I come from the old Fbdoy world of 500 dollar headers. These $2000 dollar headers are insane. Would the TSP header package work that is for the standard C6 work on a Z?

Also, for future reference are there different exhaust port shapes D vs round in the ls2/ls3/ls7/ls9?

I have seen in posts that the stock ls7 headers have been put on ls2 and ls3's for gain but can aftermarket ls2/3 equipment work on the LS7.

I am not looking for an all out max out setup but rather just to do a cam and nitrou set up for around 700rwhp on a c6z IF I end up buying one.

Thanks in advance guys!
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 09:13 PM
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 09:16 PM
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Different exhaust ports between the two. ZR1 and Z06 are interchangeable.
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 08:40 AM
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Correct, different ports.

I have a set of used KOOKS 1 7/8 Headers, Stainess and the UNCATTED x pipe if you want to pick them up. They're in great shape, and made good power. I just upgraded to 2" primaries, so these need to go. $750 for headers and x pipe shipped. They're off of a 2007 Z06.

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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 12:41 PM
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I installed Z06 headers on my 08 C6. The ports for 08+ are D shaped like the Z06. Not sure what happens the other way with the round shaped ports on D shaped heads.
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 01:21 PM
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lg super pro 1 7/8 d shaped on my ls3.you will get different opinions on this topic regarding price.Im happy with my purchase and performance.you get what you pay for.
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 02:26 PM
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Correct, different ports.

I have a set of used KOOKS 1 7/8 Headers, Stainess and the UNCATTED x pipe if you want to pick them up. They're in great shape, and made good power. I just upgraded to 2" primaries, so these need to go. $750 for headers and x pipe shipped. They're off of a 2007 Z06.

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I would love to but I do not even have the car yet.

I am just trying to see if they would work or not or if I should just keep my eyes peeled for a good used set like yours when I have the vehicle. Thanks though!!
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