headers or convertor
Originally Posted by WECIV
With some of the talk of DR's shouldn't somone mention that those can snap a 10 bolt with all this extra power we are talking. Or am I wrong?
Another one for Converter..
Do not go under 3500 stall though. for cheap insurance get a tranny cooler & a temp guage to see what's going on.
I have 10K on my Yank 3500 w/ no problems @ all.
On the other hand, i have had my headers on for approx 2 yrs with no problems.
Whatever makes you happy.
Do not go under 3500 stall though. for cheap insurance get a tranny cooler & a temp guage to see what's going on.
I have 10K on my Yank 3500 w/ no problems @ all.
On the other hand, i have had my headers on for approx 2 yrs with no problems.
Whatever makes you happy.
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blkZ28spt, has it backwards, allthought a tune will enhance the way your tranny behaves with a T/C, it is by no means necessary. However, if you do LT's it will most likely make your car run rich and eventually cause O2 problems if you do not get a tune. Not to mention, you will not see the true gains of headers with out getting your air/fuel ratios back in check. In addition you will need O2 extensions, O2 Simms for the rears if you want to run catless, etc.
Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
For me:
Jet-Hot LT's $512, Speed Inc True Duals $550. (installed headers myself) Doing it this way if you already have a cat back you can sell it and no need for Y-pipe. Total cost: ~$1,100
TCI SSF 3500, TCI trans pan, tranny cooler, basic tune, Trans Go shift kit, installation of all parts by prof speed shop (ls1 speed) will be ~$1,380.
Jet-Hot LT's $512, Speed Inc True Duals $550. (installed headers myself) Doing it this way if you already have a cat back you can sell it and no need for Y-pipe. Total cost: ~$1,100
TCI SSF 3500, TCI trans pan, tranny cooler, basic tune, Trans Go shift kit, installation of all parts by prof speed shop (ls1 speed) will be ~$1,380.
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Originally Posted by BOWTIE
blkZ28spt, has it backwards, allthought a tune will enhance the way your tranny behaves with a T/C, it is by no means necessary. However, if you do LT's it will most likely make your car run rich and eventually cause O2 problems if you do not get a tune. Not to mention, you will not see the true gains of headers with out getting your air/fuel ratios back in check. In addition you will need O2 extensions, O2 Simms for the rears if you want to run catless, etc.
Depending on your money situation.
If money is an option, do Headers first.
If money isn't an option, then do the Converter
My TCI 3500 stall costed me $400 from a friend, plus $400 for 3.73 gears, then close to $300 - $400 installation then $550 for the purchase of LS1 Edit and dyno tuning.
Total cost: $1750 for about .4 - .5 second increase in my times.
If money is an option, do Headers first.
If money isn't an option, then do the Converter
My TCI 3500 stall costed me $400 from a friend, plus $400 for 3.73 gears, then close to $300 - $400 installation then $550 for the purchase of LS1 Edit and dyno tuning.
Total cost: $1750 for about .4 - .5 second increase in my times.
