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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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I am looking to get headers for my 02 C5. what brand headers are best (sound, power, etc.)? I was going to purchase Borla Headers but have an opportunity to get some used Quick Time Performance Headers for cheap. But i don't just wanna know between those 2. Shoot me some other suggestions as well and tell me why. Thanks
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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Havent seen the borla's but QTP makes one of the best SS header. If there in good shape pickem up and use the rest of your money for more mods. Are you keeping your emmissions? Also long tubes are prety much the same power wise. There will be little differances but nothing major.
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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Borla makes headers for the C5? I've never heard of them
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ChocoTaco369
Borla makes headers for the C5? I've never heard of them

recently swapped my headers for QTP, definitely worth the money as far as quality goes. and i didnt know borla made headers?
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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you should also check out arh.
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Borla makes headers for the C5? I've never heard of them
Sure you have.......They're just sold under the name LG Motorsports.
LG Pro's, to be precise. The Streets are made by someone else.

The LG Pro's are one of the better header systems you can get. Very long primaries. Similar to the Dynatech system. You'll get very good midrange torque, but sacrifice a little on the top end.
For better top end performance, go with a system which has a slightly shorter primary, such as American Racing or Kooks.

Those 4 above are the most respected C5/C6 header systems.

QTP uses a tri-y design. Some like it, and I've seen some who haven't. Personally, I have no experience with them so can't comment. Not very popular for the C5.
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i would look into lg there the best headers for the c5 imho
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I would consider our system it's all american made from US 304 stainless and the easiest to install (ask around). I put mine on my C5 in about 2 hours. If you have any questions PM me or call the shop 631-608-1986
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Originally Posted by nj02vette
Sure you have.......They're just sold under the name LG Motorsports.
LG Pro's, to be precise. The Streets are made by someone else.

The LG Pro's are one of the better header systems you can get. Very long primaries. Similar to the Dynatech system. You'll get very good midrange torque, but sacrifice a little on the top end.
For better top end performance, go with a system which has a slightly shorter primary, such as American Racing or Kooks.

Those 4 above are the most respected C5/C6 header systems.

QTP uses a tri-y design. Some like it, and I've seen some who haven't. Personally, I have no experience with them so can't comment. Not very popular for the C5.
I never knew Borla made LG Pro headers. In that case, I wish they made a set for the F-body I remember a few months ago seeing a dyno from a guy who switched from 1 7/8" ARH headers to LG Pro's on a Vette and picked up over 30rwhp. It was a pretty crazy dyno. Whoever designed those headers did one hell of a job.
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