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

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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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Well looking to buy a basic set of headers, I'm not looking for horsepower gains or something that will out last my car. Basically I plan to get a magnaflow catback, and thought why not get headers to make it sound better as well.

I currently have a direct fit magnaflow (car sound quality) catalytic converter that came with its own Y-pipe. Now I want to know if I can buy a set of headers and bolt them right up to my Y or if I need to buy the companys Y to pair with the headers.

Money is an issue, therefore I'm looking at pacesetters mid-length or long tube, makes no difference to me. Also what is the deal with flowtech headers? They cost around $100 at Checker, are these just worthless or would it be a great fit for my needs? Could I bolt the flowtechs right up to my magnaflow Y ?

Please let me know what you guys think and if its possible to avoid getting a new Y-pipe.
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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You buy headers for serious power gains....if you don't care about that you prolly won't care to go through the trouble of installing them
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 12:32 PM
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Well that really doesn't answer my question at all. Its not that I don't care about added horsepower, its just not my drive in installing a new exhaust system. Plus it would be nice to avoid all the replys of: Only get long tubes eveything else is ****, and get stainless steel or nothing at all.

So please if you have some information that I could use let me know.
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