Just bought headers! Finally!!
Just bought headers! Finally!! I finally picked up a pair of stainless steel LT's! I cant for them to arrive so i can put them in!
Quick question, I have never done a header install before, what else do i need? I just want it to run without it throwing codes until i can bring it to a tune shop, i heard corvette O2 sensors stop it from throwing codes???? Do i need to but any new gasgets, clamps(i heard these clamps that come with it suck), or anything that will make this a little easier? Basically what else do i need to buy. Im going to take alot of pics and tell everybody how the fitment was for the $440 dollar headers and ORY. Here are the pics of them from the website.
Quick question, I have never done a header install before, what else do i need? I just want it to run without it throwing codes until i can bring it to a tune shop, i heard corvette O2 sensors stop it from throwing codes???? Do i need to but any new gasgets, clamps(i heard these clamps that come with it suck), or anything that will make this a little easier? Basically what else do i need to buy. Im going to take alot of pics and tell everybody how the fitment was for the $440 dollar headers and ORY. Here are the pics of them from the website. 
Thanks! They are ebay....cough cough....i didnt want to say it to draw buisness away from our sponsors, but when i emailed them and they told me they were stainless race style LT's for $399 plus 40 shipping i couldn't resist. Plus it looks like the driver side collector and y pipe have been fixed
Look like XS style headers. Good purchase from what I've heard.
Only thing I would do is replace those u-style clamps with some band clamps to help sealing and make it easier to get apart, should the need ever arise.
Oh and buy a can of PB Blaster to soak the rusted-*** bolts overnight.
Only thing I would do is replace those u-style clamps with some band clamps to help sealing and make it easier to get apart, should the need ever arise.
Oh and buy a can of PB Blaster to soak the rusted-*** bolts overnight.
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I will as soon as i get on it, I know a lot of people want to know what these things do. I will even get some videos up for sound. How much does it normally cost to tune your car? Do i need to still buy o2 sims and extensions if im tuning it? How bad will it run until i get it tuned? So far i know i need new clamps, and PB Blaster. Do i need corvette sims or regular 02 sims?
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If its just a sim, get the ones for your car. As for how the car will run, you will be fine, maybe a little rich. But the tune will run around $400 and up. But please let us know how they work, Im curious with all the Ebay header debates going on.
So I should be fine without a tune for a little while? Im planning a cam install soon should i just skip the tune and tune it then? If I skip the tune and if i put in sims and extensions will i still throw codes? how bad will my MPG be effected? Im going to take pics through out the entire installation, I really want to know what these headers can do too
So I should be fine without a tune for a little while? Im planning a cam install soon should i just skip the tune and tune it then? If I skip the tune and if i put in sims and extensions will i still throw codes? how bad will my MPG be effected? Im going to take pics through out the entire installation, I really want to know what these headers can do too
Your car isnt going to run like crap, you probably wont even notice a change. And with the o2 sims you shouldnt throw any codes. Just remember the sims are after the cats and will send a pre-programmed "everythings running fine" to the computer. If your doing a cam soon, Id just wait on a tune.
I read somewhere (i think it was chocotaco) said that it decreases engine life if you go WOT.....i love doing that, so i dont want to risk blowin it up yet. Are the o2 sims the first set of holes from the engine or the second...and what about o2 extensions? Cant i just put a bolt in there or do i really need them? I m thinking of tuning it anyways because Im planning to do the cam next year (hopefully sooner)
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I read somewhere (i think it was chocotaco) said that it decreases engine life if you go WOT.....i love doing that, so i dont want to risk blowin it up yet. Are the o2 sims the first set of holes from the engine or the second...and what about o2 extensions? Cant i just put a bolt in there or do i really need them? I m thinking of tuning it anyways because Im planning to do the cam next year (hopefully sooner)
It all depends on how badly it messes with the stock tune, too. Some headers may not affect the stock tune as badly as others. Some cars run just find after a header install and others run a little rougher than others. There may even be a car or two out there that ran awful after the header install, so bad that driving around untuned really could cause severe damage. It's possible. No two cars will react exactly the same. Whatever you do, just know a tune after headers will be healthier for the motor and show much greater power gains from the install over a broader rpm range. I just don't want to mislead you into believing that longtubes will blow up your car if you don't get it tuned ASAP
Thanks! They are ebay....cough cough....i didnt want to say it to draw buisness away from our sponsors, but when i emailed them and they told me they were stainless race style LT's for $399 plus 40 shipping i couldn't resist. Plus it looks like the driver side collector and y pipe have been fixed
How much did you pay for the QTP's? They have a set for sale without the Y for $219 if you want to keep your ORY. And if you want the emission style, I can foward you an email of a guy that is selling his cheap.
Is anybody wanting to sell their o2 extensions or sims?
Is anybody wanting to sell their o2 extensions or sims?
How much did you pay for the QTP's? They have a set for sale without the Y for $219 if you want to keep your ORY. And if you want the emission style, I can foward you an email of a guy that is selling his cheap.
Is anybody wanting to sell their o2 extensions or sims?
Is anybody wanting to sell their o2 extensions or sims?