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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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Hey im just wondering what are the best headers for 2000 trans-am dialy driver and what there pricerange is thanks
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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stainless headers will last longer driving in all weather conditions but cost more, all longtube headers put out the same H.P and some fit better than others. So what are you looking for?
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Id probaly be going with stainless i dont winter drive the car or anything but still would rather stainless whats the better brand to go with? are longtube better? Do i need an aftermarket y pipe? thanks
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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Yes, long tube headers will gain more.
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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for LT's you will need aftermarket y pipe. check to see that the brand of headers you go with makes the y pipe also so it will be a better fit
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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[QUOTE=trans_am_2000;8861570]Hey im just wondering what are the best headers for 2000 trans-am dialy driver and what there pricerange is thanks[/QUOTE

]I think Premium headers are are suppossed to be premium performers. Some headers do perform a littlle bit better. QTP and ARH and some Kooks do have better merge collectors and produce more hp than some budgdet brands. Not knocking anybody but to say all headers make the same power is incorrect. Some are signifigantly better. You also wanna consider Y pipe etc.... too, I'll soon report on how bad a QTP catted Y sucks. or so everybody tells me.
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Thanks for the info, So whne it comes down to it what brand do you recomend and well my stock gutted converters be fine?
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No, you'll need to get a catted Y or fab one up or run TD's. ARH, QTP and Kooks are generally rated top brands with Pacesetters and Hookers being two of the better fitting and popular budget headers. I have not seen ARH's in person but hear the fit of their Catted Y is among the best while the QTP Y I have waiting to go on according to everyone is among the worst. We'll see??
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Pacesetters Ftw!!!
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so what i need is the headers then a catted y pipe then straight to the muffler and thats it?
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Originally Posted by trans_am_2000
so what i need is the headers then a catted y pipe then straight to the muffler and thats it?

Do you still have stock exhaust on the car?? Might as well take the time to upgrade with a catback system if you dont yet and install it all at one time.
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or true duals!!!
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converters were guttd when i got it and i put a flowmaster muffler on it
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Dude...stop posting threads like these. Your lid thread is just as basic as this...this question has been asked and answered 1,000,000 before you were even born. Stop being lazy and use the search function. JRP would tell you the same.
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i did do a search.... if i cant post with questions what the hell good are these forums and if you aren t going to help then dont bother posting thanks.....
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go to www.efialchemy.com , they have a sponsor on there called SSautochrome, they have nice stainless headers in the $500-$600 range with the y-pipe, scroll down to the bottom for the link
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I don't think people with a question should be scolded and told to do a search. If he wants to ask the question let him. Meent SS02 are you the boss of this site? if you are not, stop bossing people around. Makes sense right?
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Most of your questions can be answered here:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....63&postcount=1
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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That only tells you what they are and what they do, not a good brand. Threre is a sponsor that sells headers made or previously made by SSAutoCrome. They are stainless and pretty good for the price paid. The sponsor is LPP. Contact black2002ws6, he is the owner.
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i went with hooker super comp ceramic coated LTs for my DD
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