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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 10:44 AM
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first option would be jet hot lts and jet hot catted y.
second option would be jet hots with qtp y pipe.
the third and most unlikely option would be a full qtp header and y pipe combo, i really like the setup but its not really cost effective as i am a full time college student.

any good or bad feedback on the jet hot y?

how much do u think random tech would charge for a custom catted y?
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 11:02 AM
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I am running the Jet Hot Longtubes with a QTP Catted Y. The longtubes have held up great and the QTP Y IMO is the best on the market. 3" piping with 3" Magnaflow Cats into a 4"-3" Flowmaster merge collector. However the Y is expensive and you might be able to have a good muffler shop do a custom Y with the same parts for cheaper. Maybe. Steer clear of the JH Catted Y, the cats they use are a known power robber compared to others. I understand about the college budget thing. I'm in the same position.
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 12:39 PM
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Its not a bad idea.. but let me tell you my story just so you know..

I had Jethots... their fitment is ok.. i did have to grind part of the Kmember and bend a support under the floor... they were great... but they started to develop surface rust in a few months and the coating started to peel off...
i took them out and sold them..


i now have a set of QTPs and they rock. stainless wont rust and their Y has a true merge collector thats good for some extra power...

good luck with your selection.. headers are a great mod.. i remember the first day i got headers... i couldnt stop revving the car and smiling
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 07:05 PM
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Save for the QTP's, you won't regret it. And yes the QTP Y-pipe is a much better design that the jet-hot y.
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Originally Posted by ZEEMAN
the third and most unlikely option would be a full qtp header and y pipe combo, i really like the setup
Me too, that's why I got it. It's worth the wait if you need more time to save for the QTP headers with QTP Y pipe, trust us on this.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 05:11 AM
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QTP LT's are worth every penny. Just save for awhile longer and get the best header. The headers fit better and the Y-Pipe tucks nicely. Why spend money on junk coatings when you can put the money for a far superior header.
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