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Old 07-07-2006, 11:59 PM
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So I just got a WS6 like two weeks ago and I'm trying to decide whether I should start with some appearance mods or do a full exhaust mod. I recently got a few bolt on mods like a 160 degree thermo, lid, pro 5.0, and lou's short stick. I have a limited amount of resource (MONEY), seeing that I'm a college student and I'm trying to decide to get some appearance mods like emblems, chrome inserts, and a lot of suspension work. Or to get headers, ORY, and cat back. What do you guys think?
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Headers/Y
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headers y also you'll turn more heads if thats what your going for
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exhaust MAKES people look at your car
Old 07-08-2006, 08:24 AM
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If those are the choices, I vote exhaust as well.
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exhaust gets my vote. like stated above, if you want to turn heads, exhaust is the way to go.
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Yeah I am in the same spot as you are. Appearance or exauhst? Hmmm... Yeah there are a few things I want to do to spice up the looks but that exauhst note just aint quite what I want either. GMMG would do the trick.
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headers and true duals
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Originally Posted by staringback05
headers and true duals
i second that.
Old 07-08-2006, 11:32 AM
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ws6 already looks sick. Do the full exhaust if you can and people won't have a choice but to look at you. Plus you'll be faster. I see no other option.
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I would also go with exhaust, appearance mods are pretty cheap and you should be able to throw on Emblems, a Grille etc. Even after exhaust, it may take a month or two to get the money but you'll be much happier doing exhaust first.
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Full exhaust!! You will not dissapointed. And think of all the extra power and that wonderful exhaust note.
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I'm in the same boat. I decided to go with exhaust. Just saving up for the headers and Y. I don't think you will be disappointed if you go with exhaust first...
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I just took off some plain black Hooker headers/Y-pipe to make way for the Twin Turbo kit. The headers are for sale cheap ($350) with everything including stainless band clamps.

The headers/y is 100% complete and ready to bolt in. Here's the thread I just posted in the sale section.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/lsx-parts-sale/538286-hooker-headers-y-pipe-cheap-pics.html


Here's a pic of the headers on my Firehawk before I took them off.

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A WS6 doesn't need appearance mods, but an LS1 needs exhaust mods.




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