LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

Headers or NOS

Old Aug 13, 2004 | 03:37 PM
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What do you guys think should I go with NOS 1500 $$ says a shop in seattle, or install some headers??
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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 10:36 PM
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$1500 is a rip off for a nitrous kit. And I'd recommend NX or TNT over NOS.
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 01:05 PM
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I'd go with headers first... Maybe some NX down the line ...

you can get a NX kit for like $500 and some change off ebay...
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 01:10 PM
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Can you run the laughing gas effectively without exhaust modifications? I expect that you would see better power with more exhaust flow.....N20 is really starting to seem attractive.
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 01:31 PM
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You can get a set of uncoated Hooker LTs for $420. That leaves you with $1080 dollars for things such as CAI, gears, and a Nitrous Express 75-150 shot kit.
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 07:43 PM
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ceramic jet hot's for $510 of f-body central

if anything the added exhaust flow won't hurt, I'd definately recomend the headers first. assuming you put them on yourself. problem is you will need a custom y-pip and a little more fabrication if you go with the long tubes. I can't even afford to get mine put on as it is now ($700 just for the header install)
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 09:17 PM
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ill sell you my hooker lts not coated for $330 and shipping.
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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 06:28 PM
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you should buy that guys headers and a NX nitrous kit
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yea u can buy my dry kit for 300$
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