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Old May 10, 2014 | 07:16 AM
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Maybe i missed something, is that 1 7/8" headers for f bodys or trucks?
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Old May 10, 2014 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by shepss217
Maybe i missed something, is that 1 7/8" headers for f bodys or trucks?
....wat. Really?
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Old May 12, 2014 | 09:59 AM
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The link is for pre-ordering 1 7/8" Longtubes for 1998-2002 F-Body. We received our prototype for fitment testing etc. Everything fit correctly the first time. So we currently have a batch in the middle of production. ETA is approx 1-2 months.

http://www.speedengineeringlsx.com/s...ersion-25-1021

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Old May 13, 2014 | 08:03 PM
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Ok, apparently we were wrong on the eta for the 1 3/4". They just came into port. We should see them within a few days. As for the 1 7/8" we should still be 1-2 months out.

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Old May 13, 2014 | 09:55 PM
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Any TD update?
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Old May 14, 2014 | 02:13 PM
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I am extremely interested in these headers- however I actually haven't a clue as to how to go about ordering the correct kind. Perhaps I shall PM with my dumb questions if thats acceptable
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Old May 14, 2014 | 03:22 PM
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_JB_: Were building the prototype, but wont be sending it off until later this year.

ryonyanko: Sure, just PM us what questions you have.

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Old May 15, 2014 | 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by CoreyD
Just installed these yesterday. For it being our first header install I'd say it went pretty smooth and only took about 8 hours, most of our time was spent tearing off the old exhaust. The only thing that we had to remove was the dipstick (of course) and the coil packs to give us a little extra room. The headers slid right in after a finagling, but the y-pipe gave us a little trouble on the drivers side. One of the pipes was basically resting on the corner of the transmission cross-member (the car is an A4) so we had to massage it a little to give us some clearance. Other than that it was an exceptionally smooth install and man do these things look good! I would definitely do it again and recommend them to any one on a budget.
Had this issue as well. I used a TSP Y but the drivers side was still a bit tight. Even with poly mounts I am getting some vibrations. Might have to stick some heater hose in there.

Otherwise the headers went in great.
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Old May 15, 2014 | 10:31 AM
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Glad to hear. Ya, a lot of Y-Pipes hit on that spot. Its been a common issue for quite a few years. Trying to keep as much ground clearance without getting too close to the bottom of the car. In fact when Thunder Racing was around they use to sell a kit that bolted up to the Y-Pipe, and the bottom of the car. It would push the two away from each other stopping the vibration from happening. Kinda cheesy, but it worked.

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Old May 15, 2014 | 11:55 AM
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Damn, if i would have known these were getting made i def woulda waited, $259 is a steal
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Old May 15, 2014 | 12:16 PM
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Is the preorder price substantially different from the normal stock price?
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Old May 15, 2014 | 06:28 PM
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We probably wont increase the price no. The only way the price would increase is if our cost does as well. We wont know exact cost until they come in.

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Old May 15, 2014 | 07:22 PM
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Im glad I saw this post. I have been shopping around for some 1 7/8 headers to replace my old rotted pacestters. I should be able to pre order a set next week.
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Old May 16, 2014 | 10:40 AM
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Sounds good.

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Old May 26, 2014 | 01:52 PM
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I love my race version speed engineering headers. they installed very easy and have great ground clearance and great engine bay clearance especially by the steering shaft. the only complaint is on the drivers side the collector points up tward the floor pan. when installing my texas speed true duals I had to do use my exhaust bending machine at work to make the pipes for the tsp duals fit correct on the drivers side. but these are great headers and I will make great power with them...
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Old May 27, 2014 | 12:47 PM
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Thank you for the comments. Sent you PM about pics, and more questions about the collector.

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Old May 27, 2014 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Black99TransAm
I love my race version speed engineering headers. they installed very easy and have great ground clearance and great engine bay clearance especially by the steering shaft. the only complaint is on the drivers side the collector points up tward the floor pan. when installing my texas speed true duals I had to do use my exhaust bending machine at work to make the pipes for the tsp duals fit correct on the drivers side. but these are great headers and I will make great power with them...
I agree 100% about the driver side collector pointing up too much. I had to " modify" my y pipe quite a bit to make it fit. Other than that the headers are awesome.
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Old May 27, 2014 | 06:55 PM
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Any advantage to the 1 7/8 rather than the 1 3/4 working with around 420rwhp?
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Old May 27, 2014 | 08:36 PM
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I'd like to learn more about the collector angle issue some are having. I've helped install two sets of these; they fit like a glove
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Old May 28, 2014 | 05:23 AM
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Me too, I don't have the means to modify and would like to install just with a friend.
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