Suggestions for some new headers and y-pipe
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From: Paradise, Newfoundland
Suggestions for some new headers and y-pipe I have a 2000 firehawk, and I'm looking for a set of headers and Y-pipe. I was thinking about going with some American racing headers, just wondering if anybody has any feedback or other ideas.
ARH is nice, but can get costly, kooks are prolly one of the best, and are easily the most expensive. TSP pacesetters are the most affordable fitting systems for new. Or watch this site someone is always selling a set every few days.
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I installed my Kooks LTs & Kooks catted y. Excellent quality & fitment!
Whichever you choose, I highly recommend you spend the extra to get them coated. I had mine jet-hot coated and 2 years later they still look like they're brand new fresh out of the box. And I've seen a lot of others rusted and discolored. Plus, the coating keeps the heat in the pipes for best performance.
Whichever you choose, I highly recommend you spend the extra to get them coated. I had mine jet-hot coated and 2 years later they still look like they're brand new fresh out of the box. And I've seen a lot of others rusted and discolored. Plus, the coating keeps the heat in the pipes for best performance.
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I don't mean to hijack but instead of starting yet another header thread how do you all feel about QTP stainless lt's against TSP 1 7/8 headers. More or less concerned with performance and does any1 have evidence to back which headers give the nest performance numbers
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You are not going to notice any performance difference between 1 and 3/4 and 1 7/8 until you have alot more mods. Also coated vs uncoated there is no performance difference that is noticeable either. It is for looks and corrosion resistance. Coated will keep more heat in the header creating exhaust scavageing but the difference is nothing to get happy about. So it comes down to price/quality materials and ease of install. I will say one thing after owning a few different headers do it right and get them coated. Do some research on the install of whatever headers you pick, some are way easier than others. Pacesetters, ARH, Kooks, are up there as far as ease of install. Good luck!
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Id go with kooks or ARH headers. When I was debating for headers it was a toss up but I got a great deal thru maryland speed, plus if you wanna pay a little extra they will coat them for you.
Install on the kooks was a breeze only thing I had to do was remove the oil filter. Hope this helps out.
Install on the kooks was a breeze only thing I had to do was remove the oil filter. Hope this helps out.
Id go with kooks or ARH headers. When I was debating for headers it was a toss up but I got a great deal thru maryland speed, plus if you wanna pay a little extra they will coat them for you.
Install on the kooks was a breeze only thing I had to do was remove the oil filter. Hope this helps out.
Install on the kooks was a breeze only thing I had to do was remove the oil filter. Hope this helps out.
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As it was already said, depends on $$ I searched for a long time on here, reading and listening. I went with ARH and their catted Y. All stainless. No beating and banging like some headers you can read about. Money was an issue for me, that's why I saved up and put them on. I wanted a bad *** sound, and their hi flow cats with the LM1 (loudmouth) was exactly what I wanted.
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Thanks for the info guys, I'm from Newfoundland, Canada so anything I order is going to cost me alot in shipping. I got a price of about 1900 shipped for the ARH headers, and Y-pipe. I tried QTP but there not making there headers right now and they told me shipping would be very expensive. So I think I might just go with the ARH's.
Even with Stainless Steel, ceramic coating is a good idea.
Lower under hood temperatures(always a good thing), and higher retained heat in the headers (higher exhaust flow speed) and if your running cats they'll work more efficiently.
Also Cooler feet on long drives.
IMO, worth it, just for the heat reduction!
Lower under hood temperatures(always a good thing), and higher retained heat in the headers (higher exhaust flow speed) and if your running cats they'll work more efficiently.
Also Cooler feet on long drives.
IMO, worth it, just for the heat reduction!
