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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 06:22 AM
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I need some advice on choosing a set of headers for my 2001 Z28. I have cold air intake, SLP air box lid, SLP maf, smooth bellows, and i ported and polished my own throttle body. i have been told to stay away from SLP but i am also looking at MAC and Dynamax. Whats the best bang for the buck and which one gained the most hp? i was also told to get a custom 3 and 1/2 inch y pipe for best results reguardless of header choice? thanks
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I need some advice on choosing a set of headers for my 2001 Z28. I have cold air intake, SLP air box lid, SLP maf, smooth bellows, and i ported and polished my own throttle body. i have been told to stay away from SLP but i am also looking at MAC and Dynamax. Whats the best bang for the buck and which one gained the most hp? i was also told to get a custom 3 and 1/2 inch y pipe for best results reguardless of header choice? thanks
3.5" Y-pipe is over kill. 3" at most, but unless you've got lots of cubes, a massive cam or huge valve sizes, 2.5" should be enough....
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Thanks jrp for the info i have narrowed it down to the kooks or qtp as my first choice and then hooker depending on price and availability, where would you go to get find these at a resonable price?
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Thanks jrp for the info i have narrowed it down to the kooks or qtp as my first choice and then hooker depending on price and availability, where would you go to get find these at a resonable price?
for kooks, contact matt at TTP, there a sponsor (look for the logo on the right).

for hookers check which ever sponsor is running a sale or GP to get a discount. there are usually alot of jet hot GP's and there the same as hookers just a tad better design and quality.
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Jet Hot is also a good choice I hear, as I am looking too!
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What about pacesetter LT's where can I buy those, and for how much???
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QTPs are the best... stainless so the wont rust like mine did

i am going to pick up a set of the race style ones with the high speed merge collectors..that should give me a bit more power
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