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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 02:10 PM
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If you don't plan on doing much racing and not much modding really.. Are headers worth the trouble for a daily driver? I already think my car sounds good and I know it's a pain to put them in and things can go wrong, so what do you guys think? If I order them I am Tuesday thn eventually installing them, getting a tune and stopping
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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If you do, I'd highly suggest a quality stainless set from Kooks or AR - installation is a breeze and the gains are well worth the investment
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 02:48 PM
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If your satisfied w/ your car the way it is screw it...is it a good power gaining mod...yes.
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 02:49 PM
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I'm satisfied how it sounds.. I would like it to be quicker but idk:/ I know you won't notice any sotp difference probably with them
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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I don't understand... U don't really want to mod, u don't want to race.... You're happy with how your car is... Yet u don't know if u should do headers...

If you want a SOTP feeling, put a set of gears in it. If it's an M6 do an aftermarket shifter.

It seems that everything u say kind of contradicts itself. What exactly do you want out of it? Lol
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 05:37 PM
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Get headers, you'll love the power with really very little trade off.
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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they wont hurt drive ability and itll make your car more enjoyable even driving normally.
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I can vouch for the quality and fitment of Kooks and American racing headers. Kooks was not to far from us before moving down south. American racing headers is less the c5 miles from our shop. Let me know if you decide to go with them and I'll give you a great price!
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