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Feb 27, 2014 | 07:25 PM

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SteveDoten@ARH

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Go with the supplier of the Copo Camaro headers.

Feb 27, 2014 | 07:47 PM

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nascarnate326

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Originally Posted by BlueBird346

I disagree with that. The 1 7/8" headers have been dyno proven to gain hp over the 1 3/4" even on a stock LS1.

Don't see how it would be a waste of time if he's installing headers anyways.

Are you referring to TSP's test? They didn't use two sets with the same collectors..and the difference was only 5 hp I believe.

Perhaps I could have phrased it better but the extra cost wasn't worth 5 hp to me. Maybe 7 because of my mods. Several people have reported no improvement in ET, or butt dyno.

If your on the fence, just get the 1 7/8 so it doesn't sit in the back your mind forever. Ill keep my 1 3/4 and enjoy them for what they are.

Feb 27, 2014 | 07:53 PM

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bhwunder

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Speed Engineering 1 3/4" Stainless, cant beat the quality for the price

Feb 27, 2014 | 08:25 PM

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big hammer

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I heart my 1-7\8 kooks

Feb 27, 2014 | 11:42 PM

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I personally gained 20rwhp 15rwtq swapping over to 1 7/8" on a H/C/I car. Same dyno, same header brand. Your leaving power on the table with the smaller size, do it one and do it right. I learned the hard and expensive way.

Feb 28, 2014 | 07:11 PM

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fordkilla2000

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Originally Posted by mjs1012

Whats your budget? Is it a daily driver?

I'm looking at no more than $500 and not because I'm broke. I just don't see the point in spending a bunch on headers. As long as they are or at least close to the same length I'm good. Also it's for street/strip

Feb 28, 2014 | 07:13 PM

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fordkilla2000

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Originally Posted by FAD2BLK93

He said..."the best headers" in my opinion u have to go with KOOkS 17/8. Now for a lowered car of 2"+ like my car is, then I would go with the SPEED ENGINEERING Race version like I did. GREAT CLEARENCE!!!!

Thanks ill look at Speed Engineering

Feb 28, 2014 | 07:43 PM

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BBK will get you way under $500 for everything and are American Made. The only thing we would upgrade would be the GM MLS gaskets in place of the BBK gaskets and maybe some better bolts like the ARP 8740 or Stainless bolts or even the header studs if you can spare the dough.

Even Speed will tell you they recommend the GM mls upgrade, which isnt standard on their headers either.