Header Help!!!!!!!
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Header Help!!!!!!! been asking if it matters what brand of headers i buy. are they basically the same? i know the pacesetters are pretty cheap. need to know if theres different things about them i need to know. SLP's, Kooks's, Flowtech, Jet Hot....gimme the scoop
okay, if you dont minf spending the cash..go for either a set of kooks, QTP'z, or PPC check your sponsors----------------------------------------------------------->>>
go witha 1 3/4 size.these are made from stainless steel and will never rust andwil transmit less heat. also, they are of a particular design (all the same...i think) that fit really, really good. they go for about 700-800 plus y-pipe.
Your next bet is a set of hookers, jet hots, flp, dynatech, etc. They are of lesser value and some have fitment issues.....you really get what you paid for in this one...........they go for 500-650 plus y-pipe.
However, the pacesetters i believe were just redesigned and fit really good.......and those are pretty much the cheapest i believe.
If you dont go stainless, make sure you opt for coasted headers, its a bit more $$$ but well worth it.........trust me.you dont want your headers rusting or "melting" everything around it!!!
good luck and take your time..that is probably the best advice you can get........and dont be afraid to ask questions....even though is forum has been around for ever and almost ever question has been asked an disected by its members, they sometimes feel like its a waste to answer but dont be afraid.......rredearch as much as you can......also, use this link: https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139142
its written by jrp and compiled ton of info......good luck and keep it safe!
go witha 1 3/4 size.these are made from stainless steel and will never rust andwil transmit less heat. also, they are of a particular design (all the same...i think) that fit really, really good. they go for about 700-800 plus y-pipe.
Your next bet is a set of hookers, jet hots, flp, dynatech, etc. They are of lesser value and some have fitment issues.....you really get what you paid for in this one...........they go for 500-650 plus y-pipe.
However, the pacesetters i believe were just redesigned and fit really good.......and those are pretty much the cheapest i believe.
If you dont go stainless, make sure you opt for coasted headers, its a bit more $$$ but well worth it.........trust me.you dont want your headers rusting or "melting" everything around it!!!
good luck and take your time..that is probably the best advice you can get........and dont be afraid to ask questions....even though is forum has been around for ever and almost ever question has been asked an disected by its members, they sometimes feel like its a waste to answer but dont be afraid.......rredearch as much as you can......also, use this link: https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139142
its written by jrp and compiled ton of info......good luck and keep it safe!
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I had the Jet hot headers with Hooker Y pipe... the rusted after like 6-8 months... i made the mistake not to do it right the first time..
i ended up getting a set of Stainless QTP headers.. .never been happier
i ended up getting a set of Stainless QTP headers.. .never been happier
I got the Kooks because of fit and finish. I knew i only wanted to do this one time, so i saved up for either the QTP's or kooks. I just got a better deal on the kooks at the time. I believe a member here got the QTP headers with the race merge collectors and really liked the extra hp the collectors provided. Those are in the 1k range, just a bit rich for me though.
I agree with obZidian....you get what you pay for here.
I agree with obZidian....you get what you pay for here.
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Originally Posted by Durien
I had the Jet hot headers with Hooker Y pipe... the rusted after like 6-8 months... i made the mistake not to do it right the first time..
i ended up getting a set of Stainless QTP headers.. .never been happier
i ended up getting a set of Stainless QTP headers.. .never been happier