A Newbie Header Question
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A Newbie Header Question I have just got my first camaro and its a LS1/Z28. I am very happy with the cars performance off the bat. I am on a tight budget so no big mods are planned. I do have an air lid, ported throttle body, and SLP loud mouth exhaust. My question is are mac mid length headers at least ok? I found a set for a good price and I want them to be worth it. What kind of HP increase might i see with them?
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Originally Posted by 99C5JA
Save up longer for long tubes. You'll regret it later if you don't.
Wont be much. I would however recommend changing exhausts if you put headers on. Loudmouth becomes nearly unbearble with headers (that is unless you love crazy wicked untuned raw noise). Just my $.02 what price can you get the macs? what are your long term goals for the car? macs with ported primaries can support plenty of power and are worth it especially if the price is right.
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I agree with JRP. but, you have to keep your long term goals in mind. the fact is, speed is addictive and more mods will come with time. But, if you drive your car just on the street you will hardly notice the difference between a mid length and long tube header (at least until some internal engine mods come).
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internal engine mods probably will not happen, on my other car its a different story. This will probably be the last mod if done except for maybe some different gears. I am getting them with y-pipe for $325 from a local guy who hasnt had them on to long he is going with long tubes i know for about 100+ more i could get some long tubes but money is very tight
Originally Posted by kclackz28
internal engine mods probably will not happen, on my other car its a different story. This will probably be the last mod if done except for maybe some different gears. I am getting them with y-pipe for $325 from a local guy who hasnt had them on to long he is going with long tubes i know for about 100+ more i could get some long tubes but money is very tight