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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 04:47 PM
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I am interested in getting a set of headers and know someone who is selling a set of grotyhan headers. Any advice? What type of gains will I see from these headers and headers in general?

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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 04:56 PM
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That style of header is generally regarded as the one that produces the most power. However, I have not seen dynos confirming this (except over SLP's which are known to be lower). Grotts no longer makes them, but Kooks and QTP both make VERY similar designed stainless headers. The Grotts are not stainless I believe. So as long as they are for a good price, go for it.
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 05:09 PM
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What do you think a good price would be for just the headers?
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 05:41 PM
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I have them, and wont run any other kind.

Thunder sells their version for 499 uncoated.
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Damian, do you know if TR only sells these headers over the phone? Because I can't find them on their website. If they are on the website, can you post a link? Do they make a y-pipe to fit too? Would that y-piipe work with Kooks/QTP and vice versa? Thanks
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 05:51 PM
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grotts were made for Roger Groythan by a company called Tubular Automotive in Mass. When Roger disapeared, Tubular Auto was stuck with a lot of headers. I hooked up Paul and Angie from Thunder Racing with them. The "grotty" headers are now Thunder Racings own house brand header,. The End peace, Victor
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by matts22
Damian, do you know if TR only sells these headers over the phone? Because I can't find them on their website. If they are on the website, can you post a link? Do they make a y-pipe to fit too? Would that y-piipe work with Kooks/QTP and vice versa? Thanks
Well ****, I just checked the site and they're not on there anymore. I know they used to sell them, cause thats where I bought mine from..

Not sure about the Y pipe. I had mine custom made....
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 08:46 PM
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Your better off getting a custom made y-pipe. Factory made y-pipes have too many alignment problems. My 3in. cost $100 made and installed.
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I like the QTPs, they are a quality stainless Grott design long tube.
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My kooks should be here in about a week. Like LS1LT1, I think they are an incredible set of headers. Definitely go SS.

I talked to Paul @ Thunder a while back about their Grott design headers. They no longer have a fabrication company able to produce them. Apparently that hasn't changed. They can't sell items they don't have
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Originally Posted by cyphur_traq
My kooks should be here in about a week. Like LS1LT1, I think they are an incredible set of headers. Definitely go SS.

I talked to Paul @ Thunder a while back about their Grott design headers. They no longer have a fabrication company able to produce them. Apparently that hasn't changed. They can't sell items they don't have
Good thing I got it while the gettin was good
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