headers vs catback
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headers vs catback I'm thinking of getting headers and a catback system. I don't think I'll be able to do them at the same time, though. I'm debating on which to get first. It might be a couple months before I can do it, so I got some time to decide any opinions?
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are these the first mods that your doing to the car? if it was me i would do the egr! Air! delete. unless ur in cali. that sheds a few pounds off the car, hmm i would look into a lid and filter, maybe a bellow also. exhaust i would probley get the headers you will notice a bigger difference with the lt's than u will with a catback system. also u might look into cutouts as well there are quite a few bolt ons for the ls1 and each one will help but like i said lt's will be the most noticable bolt on you do
The catback is generally cheaper and very easy to put on yourself, I'd get that first I suppose. Always have with all my past cars. You won't get much power from the catback though, the headers are the definite power leader there...
I have to disagree with most of you. If he is looking for more power I would do the headers first. You don't get that much power if any off a catback system and stock exhaust manifolds. +1 on the cutout idea with the long tube headers, thats where you will see the most power and best sound for the best amount of money.
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If you insist, then Headers definately. They are a BITCH to install, but gotta do it.
If it where me however, I would wait till i had enough money to do them both. If you are itching to do something, and only have $600 or so, why not do IM, Lid, Pulley. This will net you some power and also allow you spend that money that is burning a hole in your pocket. The exhaust really should be done at once. It is less of a pain in the ***, and I am not even sure if headers will work with the stock system w/o some fabbing.
Don't bother with the "smooth bellows" because it is more of an appearence mod.
If it where me however, I would wait till i had enough money to do them both. If you are itching to do something, and only have $600 or so, why not do IM, Lid, Pulley. This will net you some power and also allow you spend that money that is burning a hole in your pocket. The exhaust really should be done at once. It is less of a pain in the ***, and I am not even sure if headers will work with the stock system w/o some fabbing.
Don't bother with the "smooth bellows" because it is more of an appearence mod.
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I appreciate all the advise and when it comes time to do mod. I'll look back on this thread and it should sway me one way or the other. I also like the idea of the lid, IM(I'm assuming IM is Intake Manifold). an pulley. In general how much more power does the factory LS 6 intake manifold make more than the factory LS1? If its not much more I may just buy an aftermarket one.
