Cant decide on headers.
11-07-2006, 12:33 PM
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Cant decide on headers. I plan on getting headers in a couple of months, but I just cant decide on which ones to get.
Here are my options:
1) Go stainless with ebay xs headers
2) Go coated with pacesetters or edelbrocks
3) Go all out with QTPs, Kooks, or new Edelbrocks stainless.
Here are my options:
1) Go stainless with ebay xs headers
2) Go coated with pacesetters or edelbrocks
3) Go all out with QTPs, Kooks, or new Edelbrocks stainless.
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11-07-2006, 12:49 PM
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I vote for the XS headers, get something that is going to last for a long time that wont hit your wallet so hard.
Then use the extra cash to get true duals
Then use the extra cash to get true duals
11-07-2006, 12:49 PM
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I would aviod the E bay headers, Ive read a few things on here with them having poor quality with the emission extensions falling off, id go with pacesetters or QTPs if you have extra cash
11-07-2006, 12:55 PM
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e-bay headers FTW. hotwhipt/a has them loves them and said the install went smooth everything fit nicely and hasnt had any problems
even top quality headers have this problem. its just such a small tube the least little thing will break them off.
Kooks, if the guy wants to fork out over a grand for headers alone he can have at it
Originally Posted by Starz T/A 17
I would aviod the E bay headers, Ive read a few things on here with them having poor quality with the emission extensions falling off, id go with pacesetters or QTPs if you have extra cash
Kooks, if the guy wants to fork out over a grand for headers alone he can have at it
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11-07-2006, 01:11 PM
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Happy with my QTP purchase except the banging on the K-member problem. Coated Pacesetters are great to save cash, but QTP stainless saves me the worry.
Problem is my wallet still hurts...
Problem is my wallet still hurts...
11-07-2006, 01:17 PM
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well if u want i have a set oh flp headers with 2 cats and 2 test pipes to replace the cats if u want them also have slp loudmouth getting a new setup so im selling them 400 for both if u want it
11-07-2006, 03:07 PM
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Go with Kooks. Whoever is paying "over a grand for headers alone" is getting ripped off. No way are Kooks that much. Bottom line is get what you pay for. Kooks isn't one of the top names because that have a poor product or shitty customer service. I'd recommend Kooks and if not them then QTP. With QTPs you may have to do Poly Motor Mounts to stop the Y-pipe banging. Kooks LT and Catted Y/ORY will fit just like stock. Clearence will be the same if not better.
Search this forum (External Engine) for QTP, Kooks and Pacesetters. There are a lot of POLLS, threads and basic info that will help you out.
Search this forum (External Engine) for QTP, Kooks and Pacesetters. There are a lot of POLLS, threads and basic info that will help you out.
11-07-2006, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Starz T/A 17
I would aviod the E bay headers, Ive read a few things on here with them having poor quality with the emission extensions falling off, id go with pacesetters or QTPs if you have extra cash
...XS is comming out with a "race style" version of thier headers. I have the origional headers and the quality is INCREDIBLE. I have heard nothing but good things about these, minus some minor fitment issues that ALL headers brands have. Plus they are stainless and will last forever. So my vote goes for the XS stainless steel headers...
11-07-2006, 03:36 PM
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Most people don't realize that the cheaper Edelbrocks (the ones that are under $400) are the ti-tech coating ones with a weld-on merge. A lot of people experience rust with this system.
I'd get Pacesetter, Kooks, or QTP.
I'd get Pacesetter, Kooks, or QTP.
11-07-2006, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Disturbed Bird
well if u want i have a set oh flp headers with 2 cats and 2 test pipes to replace the cats if u want them also have slp loudmouth getting a new setup so im selling them 400 for both if u want it
I'd go coated pacesetters and true duals. The few hp you're leaving on the table will be overcome by a good flowing system.
11-07-2006, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by nokeman
Not only is that a common problem with all headers with these emissions fittings, if not handled with care, but...
...XS is comming out with a "race style" version of thier headers. I have the origional headers and the quality is INCREDIBLE. I have heard nothing but good things about these, minus some minor fitment issues that ALL headers brands have. Plus they are stainless and will last forever. So my vote goes for the XS stainless steel headers...
...XS is comming out with a "race style" version of thier headers. I have the origional headers and the quality is INCREDIBLE. I have heard nothing but good things about these, minus some minor fitment issues that ALL headers brands have. Plus they are stainless and will last forever. So my vote goes for the XS stainless steel headers...
11-07-2006, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by blackbirdls1
Last call 190, wow your car sounds like what I want. Did you install them yourself?
The only hangup was the dipstick, ****** would NOT wanna come out of the pan, if not for that, would've been done inside of 5hrs... it took 12. So according the formula above me that puts me at pretty stupid 
The duals were "easy" meaning to bolt 'em up, it's pretty straightforward, an extra set of hands is IMO an absolute MUST. Getting them to tuck JUST RIGHT is what takes the most time. User "DirtyJohn" has an AWESOME writeup for the duals, and I used that. If you got any other questions just PM me, I'll be home for Thanksgiving if you want another vid of the car for some decision making purposes 
Good luck-J