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Mar 13, 2009 | 07:28 AM

quic46

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I know this has been discussed over and over. But I m installing a set of LT's for a friend. She says money is no issue. So my question is which brand will fit the best? Also which o/r y pipe would work best with them, she has a LM2 catback. Thanks fellas.

Mar 13, 2009 | 07:35 AM

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You'd get more responses in the external engine section. But, my vote goes to American Racing Headers. I just got a set of their headers and they fit awesome. I don't have their y-pipe, but folks that do say that it fits perfectly.

Mar 13, 2009 | 07:39 AM

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Yes, yes it does fit perfect i also have a set of their LT's if your gonna get some be sure to get the 1-7/8 inch. prim. it will help with future mods. As far as how they fit, perfect no bumping or banging adn they bolt in place with no modification.

Mar 13, 2009 | 08:19 AM

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if money is no issue then look at kooks, QTP, and ARH!!

Mar 13, 2009 | 11:24 AM

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I gave her a quote for the ARH's and she said ok. so next question is do you need o2 extensions? and should I drop the K memeber?

Mar 13, 2009 | 11:46 AM

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You will want to keep a catted system as well if you are planning on keeping the LM2 or it will be a loud raspy mother effer.

Mar 13, 2009 | 12:10 PM

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I gave her a quote for the ARH's and she said ok. so next question is do you need o2 extensions? and should I drop the K memeber?

O2 extensions will come with the AR headers (they did with mine). I don't know why you'd want to drop the K member...?

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Mar 13, 2009 | 04:52 PM

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Good choice. My ARH tuck up nice. BTW no O2 extensions came with mine

Mar 13, 2009 | 05:07 PM

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my roommate has the ARH headers and Y pipe and they look soo sweet and perform well too. once i get my lsx car (my LT1 fbody just got totalled) i will get ARH.

Mar 14, 2009 | 02:30 PM

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No need to drop the k-member and I believe the extensions are part of the kit

SOMbitch did you order from us or a retailer?

Mar 14, 2009 | 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TXZ28LS1

if money is no issue then look at kooks, QTP, and ARH!!

^ Yup. Or Dynatech

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Pacesetters are awesome, AND fairly cheap. If she just wants to blow money theres always SLP...jsut don't get their catback, as it sucks

Agreed I friggin hate the Loudmouth.

Mar 14, 2009 | 05:25 PM

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No need to drop the k-member and I believe the extensions are part of the kit

SOMbitch did you order from us or a retailer?

I got the first set ever to go through WS6 store about last March IIRC.... Everything is cool though. They are GREAT

Your catted Y is the best out there too IMHO

Keep up the GREAT work.....

Mar 14, 2009 | 05:41 PM

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lpp headers i love em! way cheaper then all the others and same quality in my opinion. i got my headers and y for 600 bucks from there website everything fit perfect. headers slid right in from the bottom! no modifications were needed! get cats if you have loudmouth or it will sound like ****

There Stainless to and for this kind of price its a steal all i have is full exhaust and a stock 98 engine with tune and i made 320 hp 342 tq to the ground with this setup.

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Mar 16, 2009 | 08:35 AM

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as for the o/r y I"ll say something to her, but thats how she wants it

as for the k, I didn't know if you could get them in without dropping the k, I am a mustang guy.

should I put stage 8 bolts in, or will the originals work ok.

Mar 16, 2009 | 02:29 PM

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Stage 8's are a waste. Stockers reused are fine

Mar 16, 2009 | 02:44 PM

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I bought a set of LPP headers. Tried to put them in and they didn't fit. Driver's side rested on the motor mount. LPP told me to enlarge the bolt holes, but I chose to return them. Got ripped for a $75 restocking fee.

Then, I bought ARHs and they fit perfect.