Which Headers should I get?
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Which Headers should I get? I want to get Long Tube Headers for my 99 Z28 but I don't know which ones to get. I want Stainless headers. I was thinking of getting SLP Long Tubes, Kooks, or QTPs. I was wondering if there were any problems with them and if anyone had them are they happy with them.
SLP's hang very low, as long as Kooks send you you 2 of the MATCHED headers(lol) they are great, same for QTP's. IMHO coated Pacesetters are the best bang for the buck out there. Anyway LT's are a great first/second mod.
I've got Kooks and am very happy with them. They were very easy to install and have the best ground clearance of the three.
Even with QTP HVMC now cheaper than Kooks, I'd still go with Kooks again.
Even with QTP HVMC now cheaper than Kooks, I'd still go with Kooks again.
I like my pacesetters. They installed very easily and I haven't had any problems w/ them except surface rust. But hell I bought them used for 200 including the y-pipe. I did use the ball flanges off of my old MAC catback from the stang so I wouldn't have to use clamps.
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Does anyone with the QTPs and Kooks have any problems with clearance. My car isnt lowered or anything so I was wondering if the SLPs will still be a problem. And are there any other problems with SLPs other than clearance?
Originally Posted by 99LS1Z28
Does anyone with the QTPs and Kooks have any problems with clearance. My car isnt lowered or anything so I was wondering if the SLPs will still be a problem. And are there any other problems with SLPs other than clearance?
The stock y-pipes seem to hang way lower than they need to.
Another problem with SLP are they are really hard to install versus the other two.
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I am considering the QTPs with a catted y. My car is not lowered so I was wondering if the Y pipe will have the same clearance as the stock or change a little? Do i need to get the car tuned right after I install them or will it be fine for a month or 2?
Last edited by 99LS1Z28; Feb 8, 2006 at 09:19 PM.
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If you dont feel like dropping the money on stainless, pacesetters are the next best choice. They are about 1/2 price, ceramic coated, look great, fit great, and mate up to nearly every y-pipe x-pipe setup you can find.
^^^^^^If you dont feel like dropping the money on stainless, pacesetters are the next best choice. They are about 1/2 price, ceramic coated, look great, fit great, and mate up to nearly every y-pipe x-pipe setup you can find.
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hey man gold is a good thing i think when i worked at a harley shop i learned that if the pipes turn gold ur bikes runnin perfect if they turn purple ur rich and anything else your not tuned right, so that gold color might be a good thing
Originally Posted by rgaynor85
hey man gold is a good thing i think when i worked at a harley shop i learned that if the pipes turn gold ur bikes runnin perfect if they turn purple ur rich and anything else your not tuned right, so that gold color might be a good thing
N20stroker summed it up with:
"If u want the best and something that will look badass go with the QTP.
cake to install plenty of clearance.Spend the money once and be done with it."