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ARH
31
24.22%
Pacesetter
27
21.09%
Kooks
29
22.66%
QTP
7
5.47%
Hooker
10
7.81%
Elderbrock
4
3.13%
SLP
4
3.13%
OTHER... list it.
16
12.50%
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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I cant really speak for other header brands since i've never used them, but i was torn between QTP/ ARH, and since i have terrible luck and my T/a has 80k on it, i didnt want to take the chance of fitment issues, so i went with ARH. Im no expert and me and my friend installed these in 4 hours on a lift w/o removing coil packs or anything else and we even fitted the Y to the stock I w/o ANYYYY FItment problems what so ever. They make awsome power, look great, the customer service you get from AR is 2nd to none, have the title for best fitment, i'd save the money and give your baby what she deserves =)
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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hey man i went with the pacesetters because i didnt have a grand or more just to spend on buying the kooks but if money isnt an issue than i would go with the kooks headers... But if your broke like me i recommend the pacesetters i love mine

good luck
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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I originally wanted AR headers, and was saving up for them. But in the end I ended up buying pacesetters and with the left over cash I bought an LS6 intake. I got tired of saving and waiting. If your on a budget, or want to use the extra cash for mods pacesetters are a nice option.
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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Here are my Jethot coated Kooks before going in last week. The car is getting a nose bleed high up on jack stands :-) I'm holding the stock & poly motor mounts. Seriously, working alone, taking my time, the worst part of the job was the @#$%^&* plug wires!!!

Oh man....but talk about SOTP!!! You GOTTA get headers (if not in Calif). And send out the TB for CNC porting while it's up on stands. It's a whole new car!!... It's ALIVE!!!! With Catted Y & Corsa, it sounds awesome, and NO rasp!
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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Dynatech LT's
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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PACESETTERS!!!


if money wasnt an issue, id still get pacesetters!!! good quality header for the price, and definitely felt more SOTP than my old hookers i had before!
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Paul 1953
Here are my Jethot coated Kooks before going in last week. The car is getting a nose bleed high up on jack stands :-) I'm holding the stock & poly motor mounts. Seriously, working alone, taking my time, the worst part of the job was the @#$%^&* plug wires!!!

Oh man....but talk about SOTP!!! You GOTTA get headers (if not in Calif). And send out the TB for CNC porting while it's up on stands. It's a whole new car!!... It's ALIVE!!!! With Catted Y & Corsa, it sounds awesome, and NO rasp!
Hey Paul, do you have a sound clip of your car?
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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I have the FLP longtubes(Finish Line Performance) headers and have had good luck with them for 5 years. I have put the Pacesetter Longtubes and KOOKS and the Pacesetters on (F bodys) was good for the price and the KOOKS were the nicest and best fitting I have installed. If I ever buy another set of headers I will go with the KOOKS.
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Dynomax

No fitment issues. Good well-thought-out install kit. Excellent directions.
It's been several years, but $$ per HP was good also.
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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ARH all the way, they are works of art!!!
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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LPP


cheapest stainless headers out there
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 04:05 PM
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cheapest stainless headers out there
Wrong answer unless they are under $175.00
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 04:10 PM
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voted ARH, they fit great.. even better than a friend's kooks (we both have the larger 1 7/8ths) and they run good too
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Intercooler2
Wrong answer unless they are under $175.00
well.....ones of that good of quality.



lemme reword!


best quality/materials for the price
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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KOOKS hands down
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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Looks like LPP is getting alot of great reviews. I am torn between LPP, Hooker or PaceSetter ceramic coated LT's.
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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Hey Paul, do you have a sound clip of your car?
I'm working on it. On Saturday, I'll get the custom tune finished off on the dyno. I'll have before and after dyno numbers (it's 330 rwhp with stock manifold & stock tune), and I'll have before and after sound clips (ie before and after Kooks).

I'll post the results next week in the Dyno section.
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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ARH all the way and great fit
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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Dynatech all the way. Very happy. Perfect fit.
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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Why isn't Stahl on the list?
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