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Old 02-29-2008, 09:15 AM
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I am looking to buy my next mod this weekend. i need a lillte more power to beat my friends boosted v6 stang. I'm looking at going with headers and ory or buying a nirtous kit. looking for some oppinions on what i should do first, and also what header/nitrous kit to go with, either way i will buy both of them soon. thanks for your help!
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I would personally do headers before N2O. The engine needs to breathe better. Plus it will make the N2O feel a lot better than if u had stock manifolds
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Headers For Sure!!
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alright sounds like im going for headers, any sugestions on which ones to buy, i was looking at pace stetter longtubes and ory.
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The Pacesetters are good bang for the buck. Everyone will tell you to get Kooks or some other pricey ones but not everyone can spend 900 on headers.
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ya thats true! 500 is enough for me
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how much boost and what type of boost is on the v6 stang?
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its a turbonetics t3/t4 on about 14 psi. not tuned too well right now, still moves for a v6, but i figure if i can get some more low end i can get him easy. especially because im in colorado at 5280 ft turbo lag is very noticable.
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Finishing your bolt ons should be your 1st priority
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Nitrous is going to get you down the track quicker then headers. A 100 shot compared to maybe 10 or 15 horse from the headers on a stock motor. I know where my money went!
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bolt ons first..no brainer
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I'd get full bolt-ons before thinking about N2O. Go with some Pacesetter LT's and ORY. Or maybe go with the Pacesetter LT's and get a true duals setup with a universal x-pipe kit.
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nitrous will make the car faster but headers should be a priority
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i would finish ur bolt on's first.... start small and work ur way up.... this will give u the best gains for each mod
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I agree 100% that nitrous will put out power more efficiently w/ basic supporting mods, such as free flowing exhaust(headers,catback),cold air intake,ignition, and fuel management(fuel injectors,fuelpump) are up to the task.Hope this help.
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omg dude. Headers for sure, they'll complement all ur future mods
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Originally Posted by jakesz28
Nitrous is going to get you down the track quicker then headers. A 100 shot compared to maybe 10 or 15 horse from the headers on a stock motor. I know where my money went!
Everyone knows headers will get you less HP than shot.

But you need better breathing beforehand.
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Originally Posted by jakesz28
Nitrous is going to get you down the track quicker then headers. A 100 shot compared to maybe 10 or 15 horse from the headers on a stock motor. I know where my money went!
I actually got 21 RWHP and 24 RWTQ on my headers, just saying. I personally would get Pacesetter headers- 375, y-pipe-125, SS bandclamps- 30, O2 sensor extensions-48.
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Originally Posted by blk97z28
I actually got 21 RWHP and 24 RWTQ on my headers, just saying. I personally would get Pacesetter headers- 375, y-pipe-125, SS bandclamps- 30, O2 sensor extensions-48.
I sure hope you got coated ones for $375. Cause you can get them for $280 uncoated on WS6Store. I've heard that the Pacesetter coating isn't that great, though.
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Get Pacesetters uncoated and there ory.After you get them take them to somebody for coating.


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