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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 06:32 PM
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I jst bought a lq9 408 block from Texas speed and performance and ls6 heads , an holley high ram manifold 102mm and fast TB . I wanna go single turbo mayb an 76 or 88 mm not sure yet.. my question is where can I find some good turbo headers pls help ... Thank you
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If you want more power go with a 88mm and I believe Steinless Works makes great turbo headers. What are your power goals? And What compression are you planning on running?
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My goal is to reach atleast 900hp on mixture of pump gas and race fuel ... And my compression 9:1 or lower
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You don't need low compression anymore. Run at least 9.5:1 - 9.8:1. Still PLENTY safe for pump.
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Sub'd- as I am doing the same sort of build. I'm looking at the T6 kit from Huron Speed... its not released yet, but judging from there other kits it should be awesome.
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you can either go with a t6 76mm turbo(really small for your goals and big cube motor) or just get a t6 80-85mm turbo. a 88 is good for 1400-1600 hp

id call forced induction to get the best suggestion on your goals
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I'm putting this all in a 1997 silverado short bed I'm looking for some turbo headers I want something up and foward headers I don't want in the center of the engine
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obx makes some that can be mounted both ways (facing forward up top or mid engine) to my knowledge

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trks...at=0&_from=R40
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Originally Posted by SKULL
obx makes some that can be mounted both ways (facing forward up top or mid engine) to my knowledge

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trks...at=0&_from=R40
Ok thanks for the link bro big help
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just a fyi you may already know but guys are pushing stock manifolds to a 1000hp,but the obx would be my choice for budget headers though there is mix feelings on those
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i really like the stainless headers, obx has big primaries and 3 inch outlet.Lq9 408 turbo-stainless-headers.jpg
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phil99vette just made a thread in this section on his thoughts with turbo kits before the turbo you should look into. youll prolly end up finding yourself running 2inch pipe to the turbo lol. i like them (obx) because for 560 shipped they are already v band and look a hell of alot better then stock. but like stated stock truck mani's have gone 7's
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The Stainless Headers have 1 3/4 primaries and a 2 1/2 inch outlet. They are $900 and made in the u.s.a.
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