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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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I have decided that im getting lts with the y pipe but i was wondering what other people have and what power gains they saw. also i plan to do alot of mods. And last but not least what do i need to know and need in order for the install when i get them? THanks for any and all help. o btw the car as of now is stock completely stock
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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how much do you have to work with? how long do you plan on keeping the car? do you drive the car in the winter?
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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im willin to spend 1500 and i may end up drivin the car in the winter and im def keepin the car
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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i got the american racing headers, they are stainless and the fit is exceptional. they also tuck nicely if you plan on lowering the car.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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yea i was thinkin of getting it lowered a bit and i also am goin to keep the cats where did u get ur american racing setup
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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mph had them with the catted y and o2 extensions for $1324 shipped.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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Get the kooks stainles. they make great power fit and look great.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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Every headers has it's leg humpers. Most people like what they have because..well it is what they have. Application to application we generally always find Kooks being about the best you can buy. We have used them now on several of our shop cars.

That being said, we also have a great sale on Kooks going.

You can get free coating on the headers using the coupon code in this thread-
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ght=sale+kooks

If you do not want coating, call us @ 443-730-9428 and we will hook you up.
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Myself I liked the American Racing Headers...

Is it for the LT1 Firebird in your avatar? Which motor makes a heck of a difference.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 11:13 PM
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i went with arh because of their y-pipe.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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Numbers in sig with Edelbrock Shorties and O/R Y
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just go with some jet hot or pacesetters and save what's left of your $1500 for a cam.
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Kooks are good but there insanely expensive, being in jersey id imagine you'd want cats, im not even sure the 1500 would cover that lol. Pacesetter LT's ans tsp catted Y , six and change done deal
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Originally Posted by MrElectric03
Myself I liked the American Racing Headers...

Is it for the LT1 Firebird in your avatar? Which motor makes a heck of a difference.
Yea I was wondering the same thing, if so take the disscusion to the LT1 section...btw its a gen 2 motor.
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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No i have a 2000 Trans Am i used to have the Lt1 but sold it for the LS1
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kooks..
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Kooks or ARH, I have experience with both. You can't go wrong with either:
-quality fitment
-good gains
-reliable
Both are expensive but do it once, do it right. Worthwhile, since you are keeping it.
You won't get it done with $1500 unless you:
A. do it yourself or
B. get the ORY

Fact is, both are awesome headers and will make you happy.
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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o I am def doing it myself cant miss out on all the fun involved.
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by sroach20
i got the american racing headers, they are stainless and the fit is exceptional. they also tuck nicely if you plan on lowering the car.
+1, love mine. Fit is great, install was smooth.
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