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Nov 19, 2015 | 03:17 PM

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Best 1-7/8" LT Headers

So I've had my 1-3/4" LT Pacesetter headers for a while now & I'm thinking about upgrading to 1-7/8" once I get my H/C/Spray installed.. Whats everyone's suggestions for the best bang for your buck headers. I know American Racing make the best etc but don't feel like dropping $1k on headers..

Nov 19, 2015 | 03:45 PM

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Speed engineering seems to be the way everyone is going. I'm curious to see the difference from a 1 3/4 to 7/8.

Nov 19, 2015 | 03:54 PM

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I've heard good things about Speed Engineering headers as well. Not sure, but I thought Texas Speed had some too

Nov 19, 2015 | 04:02 PM

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We do and we use 16 gauge seamless tubing as well.
https://texas-speed.com/p-291-texas-...e-headers.aspx

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Nov 19, 2015 | 04:18 PM

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how much of a pain is it to install headers on a 99 firebird and who makes the best one for clearence? and in stainless

Nov 19, 2015 | 04:35 PM

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Speed engineering seems to be the way everyone is going. I'm curious to see the difference from a 1 3/4 to 7/8.

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I've heard good things about Speed Engineering headers as well. Not sure, but I thought Texas Speed had some too

Thanks guys! Ill look into Speed Engineering. Says they're located in Fresno, Ca which is just south of me so all in all with shipping headers come out to $350!

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We do and we use 16 gauge seamless tubing as well.
https://texas-speed.com/p-291-texas-...e-headers.aspx

Nothing against you or anything man... But I haven't bought from Texas-Speed ever since my little indecent with them. Lost a customer after that..... Wasn't to thrilled about the customer service or lack of.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...xas-speed.html

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how much of a pain is it to install headers on a 99 firebird and who makes the best one for clearence? and in stainless

Have you swapped on headers before? Depends on the sizing/brand. I know with 1 3/4" headers there's a couple brands (forgot which) that the passenger side one is more of a hassle & hang low, etc. But I never had any problems with my 1 3/4" Pacesetters. Gained 3x rwhp with them & a true dual exhaust. & it makes your car sound a lot better!

but there's tons of write ups on how to do it. But you can get it done in a day.

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Nov 20, 2015 | 11:28 AM

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I don't know whether its worth cutting cost on headers. I like the ARH headers and for the performance gain and the decrease in headaches I'd not cheap out here. I'm not cutting on the Speed Engineering headers but know what I've encountered with lesser priced headers ever since I installed a set of Black Jack headers on my college Camaro. (and no I'm not comparing those crappy Black Jack Headers to Speed Engineering - that's a world of difference!).

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Nov 20, 2015 | 06:01 PM

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I too would look into the Speed Engineering 1 7/8 headers, or even the Texas Speed 2" headers.

Don't you need an aftermarket k frame with 2inch headers?

Nov 20, 2015 | 07:57 PM

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how much of a pain is it to install headers on a 99 firebird and who makes the best one for clearence? and in stainless

More of a pain than s cam. Less than the oil pan gasket

Nov 20, 2015 | 08:09 PM

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Don't you need an aftermarket k frame with 2inch headers?

Definitely

Nov 21, 2015 | 12:05 AM

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I have the 1 7/8 from speed engineering with the ORY. I also installed poly mounts and I have 0 complaints everything fit flawlessly.

Nov 21, 2015 | 12:21 AM

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Kooks

Nov 21, 2015 | 03:09 AM

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So sounds like Speed Engineering the best bang for your buck then?

Nov 21, 2015 | 08:04 AM

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Best all around is ARH or Kooks. Best on a budget Speed Engineering or TSP. I'm running an set of modded Speed Engineering 1 7/8 with a set of Cone Engineering merge collectors and 7 degree cones.

Nov 21, 2015 | 03:05 PM

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Best all around is ARH or Kooks. Best on a budget Speed Engineering or TSP. I'm running an set of modded Speed Engineering 1 7/8 with a set of Cone Engineering merge collectors and 7 degree cones.

Speed Engineering you can just slap on no problems yea?

Nov 24, 2015 | 02:50 PM

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Very easy install onbthe Speed Engineering

Nov 25, 2015 | 01:10 PM

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Nov 25, 2015 | 10:08 PM

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Kooks

This guy gets it. I've had ARH 1 7/8", kooks 1 7/8-2", and now looks straight 2". The ARH were an awful design in my experience. Have to change the starter? Gotta take the y pipe off the passenger side collector and loosen the head from the head to get the starter out. Dumb.

The kooks 1 7/8-2" fit the stock k member with very slight grinding on the k member pinch weld. And also I had to sit the headers in the car and then put the motor in lol. But it worked. The kooks 2" for perfect everywhere. But now have a BMR k member. Not even close to the steering shaft or starter. Excellent headers.

Buy used and save some money.