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04-09-2007, 10:18 AM
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Advice please.. So I'm going to be putting LT headers and ORY on my currently only Magnaflow catback system. I have an oppurtunity to go 3 routes:
1. Buy a set of used QTP headers. In good condition and only $150. Just need to find a Y-pipe or possibly go true dual at that point.
2. Buy a set of used pacesetters w/ matching ORY. In good condition as well and can get it for $420.
3. Get a set of "fairly new" style headers and ory (both stainless). $400 for them (refunded after I get a before and after dyno and a simple write up w/ a lot of pictures.
Any suggestions guys?
1. Buy a set of used QTP headers. In good condition and only $150. Just need to find a Y-pipe or possibly go true dual at that point.
2. Buy a set of used pacesetters w/ matching ORY. In good condition as well and can get it for $420.
3. Get a set of "fairly new" style headers and ory (both stainless). $400 for them (refunded after I get a before and after dyno and a simple write up w/ a lot of pictures.
Any suggestions guys?
04-09-2007, 11:06 AM
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Experimental headers might not be a bad way to go as long as you get your money back if they dont fit or you dont like them, regardless of a writeup.
I looked at those qtp's, they seemed ok in the picture and $150 is a smoking deal for qtp's.
420 for used pacesetters and ory is a bad deal IMO considering if you look hard you can get the whole setup new for about 500-550. Pacesetters arent stainless so they arent worth much used and and ory can be had for $100. Get that pacesetters and ory for 200 depending on the condition. Un-coated new ones are 259 and coated are 359.
In fact I found the NEW coated ones with ory and 02 extension for 500 +$20 for delivery NIB. SO $420 now officaly is a terrible price.
I looked at those qtp's, they seemed ok in the picture and $150 is a smoking deal for qtp's.
420 for used pacesetters and ory is a bad deal IMO considering if you look hard you can get the whole setup new for about 500-550. Pacesetters arent stainless so they arent worth much used and and ory can be had for $100. Get that pacesetters and ory for 200 depending on the condition. Un-coated new ones are 259 and coated are 359.
In fact I found the NEW coated ones with ory and 02 extension for 500 +$20 for delivery NIB. SO $420 now officaly is a terrible price.
04-09-2007, 12:08 PM
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If I went w/ the QTP's, would it be better to try to find a QTP Y-pipe to match up w/ it or just have a custom one made?
I'm really leaning toward the experimental headers. Just a little concerned that no matter what the dyno is going to come out of pocket. How much am I looking at to get base dyno #s and "after" dyno?
I'm really leaning toward the experimental headers. Just a little concerned that no matter what the dyno is going to come out of pocket. How much am I looking at to get base dyno #s and "after" dyno?
04-09-2007, 12:19 PM
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I'm going to have my setup for sale pretty soon. 500 for headers and QTY catted Y-pipe my headers are the style QTP copied in Stainless. Those QTP's are a good deal, I sent him an email but don't think I'll be able to get up there and buy them in time.
Unless you are mechanically inclined I wouldn't go with the experimental stuff, proven headers can be a PITA to install on some cars.
Edelbrocks are another good deal, I can't see buying Pacesetters when you can get edelbrocks for just bit more.
Unless you are mechanically inclined I wouldn't go with the experimental stuff, proven headers can be a PITA to install on some cars.
Edelbrocks are another good deal, I can't see buying Pacesetters when you can get edelbrocks for just bit more.
04-09-2007, 12:35 PM
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The experimental headers have been out for a little while, they just did not have a matching y-pipe for it. Now they have produced a stainless y-pipe to match and just want some pictures on varies boards to hopefully drive business. As far as being mechanically inclined, I'm definitely not which makes me a little hesitant.
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04-09-2007, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan'sSS
Get the QTP's and a TSP true dual kit and be very happy.
And loud, but yes if your neighbors can handle the noise that is the setup. Wish I knew a shop that I could trust to do tru duals all the way back with cats and decent mufflers!!!
04-09-2007, 02:08 PM
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The QTP option seems to be slipping away from me as the hours go bye. It was listed on Craigslist and he emailed me back saying he had 8 replies. In the email he said first to call him gets it and to call him..........then didn't leave me his number. Wrote him back and haven't heard anything 
04-10-2007, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 19torch99
Ended up getting the QTP's w/ an X-pipe....thanks guys!
04-10-2007, 08:34 PM
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True dual it is. I do however live in a townhouse community and my garage is attached w/ my neighbor, so I'm not sure how long the noise will fly......but we'll certainly find out 
. As far as muffler choice goes, I've decided to go w/ 1 chamber flowmasters. Heard a lot of clips and seems like a pretty clean throaty sound. Hopefully it sounds as good in person.
. As far as muffler choice goes, I've decided to go w/ 1 chamber flowmasters. Heard a lot of clips and seems like a pretty clean throaty sound. Hopefully it sounds as good in person.
04-10-2007, 09:06 PM
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It won't fly long, I had a similar setup on my Z06, it would literally make your ears hurt sitting behind it and reving it to 4k. like a piercing hurt, my neighbors are pretty cool about my rides but they weren't to happy with that. I had to put cats on it to quiet it down even then it was pretty loud.
I mean going down the street it roared you could hear a few blocks away like it was right there. Was the best sounding ride I've ever owned though
Here is a link to it at the track to give you an idea of the sound. Long tubes, xpipe and flowmaster 1 chambers, stealth II cam. in the begining you just here the stang then I get on it and whip his ***!!
http://video.ls1tech.com/player.aspx...8-215CC0D9E5D5
I mean going down the street it roared you could hear a few blocks away like it was right there. Was the best sounding ride I've ever owned though
Here is a link to it at the track to give you an idea of the sound. Long tubes, xpipe and flowmaster 1 chambers, stealth II cam. in the begining you just here the stang then I get on it and whip his ***!!http://video.ls1tech.com/player.aspx...8-215CC0D9E5D5
04-10-2007, 09:32 PM
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Wow that thing sound PERFECT. How was it at idle and at really low rpms? If I could stay under the radar while in my complex, I should be okay. I know I know..."under the radar" and true duals don't go together, but you know what I"m saying
04-11-2007, 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 93TAWicked1
It won't fly long, I had a similar setup on my Z06, it would literally make your ears hurt sitting behind it and reving it to 4k. like a piercing hurt, my neighbors are pretty cool about my rides but they weren't to happy with that. I had to put cats on it to quiet it down even then it was pretty loud.
I mean going down the street it roared you could hear a few blocks away like it was right there. Was the best sounding ride I've ever owned though Here is a link to it at the track to give you an idea of the sound. Long tubes, xpipe and flowmaster 1 chambers, stealth II cam. in the begining you just here the stang then I get on it and whip his ***!!
http://video.ls1tech.com/player.aspx...8-215CC0D9E5D5
I mean going down the street it roared you could hear a few blocks away like it was right there. Was the best sounding ride I've ever owned though
Here is a link to it at the track to give you an idea of the sound. Long tubes, xpipe and flowmaster 1 chambers, stealth II cam. in the begining you just here the stang then I get on it and whip his ***!!http://video.ls1tech.com/player.aspx...8-215CC0D9E5D5
Hey whats louder, the Z or your current ride?
04-11-2007, 03:32 AM
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I have pacestte lt and there ory. i have really liked them for the money.. i'm running a cut out so it's headers, ory then cut out... it's not extreamly loud until i give it some gas.. my neibers in my town house would get woken up in the morning.
04-11-2007, 03:55 AM
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Wow. You turned down the experimental deal - guess I know where to go since I'd have no problem messing to get it to fit. Dyno days can be as cheap as $75 a pull, tune round $200 then pull again. Well worth the 'free' set up.
Either way you are going to have a set up you will like which is what you were after
Either way you are going to have a set up you will like which is what you were after
04-11-2007, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 99blancoSS
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Hey whats louder, the Z or your current ride?
Hey whats louder, the Z or your current ride?
The Z is WAAAAY louder than the SS, the SS has Cats and an SLP Dual Dual probably sounds alot like yours if you have the dual dual still on there!