Best Headers Around
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Staging Lane
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From: cary
Best Headers Around hey ya'll I am definately looking to do headers this year! I bought the GMMG exhaust and want a really good set of headers. Can anyone give some advise for a great set up! Sorry if this thread is already been put somewhere, but I am a little behind! Does anyone know if there are GP going on for headers? 
There is a big selection of LS1 headers ranging from shorties to mid-lengths and to long tubes. Quality ranges from okay to excellent which also means the prices vary dramatically. You need to determine what you want to do with the car first. Then do a search here (starting with the exhaust guide at the top of this section). I would also suggest talk to some local LS1 owners for sounds samples and their experience.
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From: Lexington, KY
The difference between HP in the various longtube setups are neglible. I'd go with a set of coated headers of your choice. You can't go wrong with long tubes. Best mod for HP you can do as far as bolt-ons go.
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I went with SLP,s Long tubes with there matching Y pipe and a set of there high flowing cats, and cat back system. Excellent kit no cutting or major mods or problems. They even have great installation kit with gaskets and o2 sensor harness extensions. Been on for about 10,000 miles and coating still looks as good as they did when they were put on. excellent incrase in power and preformance.
Chris
Chris
618, no clearance problems? The SLP headers hang about a 1/2 inch to 3/4 of an inch lower than most other headers.
Also, QTP only comes in stainless steel. Kooks has SS or coating as options. Hooker offers both SS and coated headers now.
Also, QTP only comes in stainless steel. Kooks has SS or coating as options. Hooker offers both SS and coated headers now.
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
QTP headers and Y pipes are THE best IMO. http://www.quicktimeperformance.com/
I got 
Kooks SS Long Tubes & Catted-Y with my GMMG Exhaust!!.. and I absolutely LOVE the power and SOUND!! .. Above 2000 rpms, that combination sounds very mean!! 
I would NOT recommend going with an Off Road Y [ORY] Pipe with GMMG exhaust.. even with a catted-Y, there is some rasp.. I can only imagine what it must be like with an ORY!
Kooks SS Long Tubes & Catted-Y with my GMMG Exhaust!!.. and I absolutely LOVE the power and SOUND!! .. Above 2000 rpms, that combination sounds very mean!! I would NOT recommend going with an Off Road Y [ORY] Pipe with GMMG exhaust.. even with a catted-Y, there is some rasp.. I can only imagine what it must be like with an ORY!
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Staging Lane
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From: cary
Originally Posted by BlownGTX
I got Kooks SS Long Tubes & Catted-Y with my GMMG Exhaust!!.. and I absolutely LOVE the power and SOUND!! .. Above 2000 rpms, that combination sounds very mean!!
I would NOT recommend going with an Off Road Y [ORY] Pipe with GMMG exhaust.. even with a catted-Y, there is some rasp.. I can only imagine what it must be like with an ORY!
Kooks SS Long Tubes & Catted-Y with my GMMG Exhaust!!.. and I absolutely LOVE the power and SOUND!! .. Above 2000 rpms, that combination sounds very mean!! I would NOT recommend going with an Off Road Y [ORY] Pipe with GMMG exhaust.. even with a catted-Y, there is some rasp.. I can only imagine what it must be like with an ORY!
I am glad to hear that you have GMMG! I dont like rasp.... So roughly hp gain to rwhp waht are we looking at does anyone know? thanks!
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From: long island, ny
for the price you cant go wrong with coated hookers
they fit perfect, coating holds up nice, and the y-pipe does not bang on my car at all
best headers for the money but you cant go wrong with kooks
they fit perfect, coating holds up nice, and the y-pipe does not bang on my car at all
best headers for the money but you cant go wrong with kooks
Originally Posted by jerflash
for the price you cant go wrong with coated hookers
they fit perfect, coating holds up nice, and the y-pipe does not bang on my car at all
best headers for the money but you cant go wrong with kooks
they fit perfect, coating holds up nice, and the y-pipe does not bang on my car at all
best headers for the money but you cant go wrong with kooks
QTP...just ordered some today
QTP's the way to go, i have them they fit great( took like 3hrs to put in) and i have a GMMG cat back also an ory. It is the best sound i have ever heard and and get tons of complments. Youll love them i promise! 