Headers Or No Headers?

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  1. Pliskin New Member

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    What're the pros and cons of getting headers? Should I get some?
    Pliskin, Mar 13, 2006
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  2. celticstanger New Member

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    I got the JBA headers, and noticed no improvement in any area whatsoever. They were expensive to buy and install.
    celticstanger, Mar 13, 2006
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  3. Pliskin New Member

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    Well I'm going for Long Tube headers. I hear they're better than shorties.
    Pliskin, Mar 13, 2006
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  4. bigcat start with the upper hole, and if more traction is

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    shorties are a waste, if you got the $$ for long tubes, then do it. many people have posted big gains, but it also comes with a heavy price tag. expect to pay around $1000 for the pipes and new h pipe, then installation is around 8 hours from what i have heard. at $80/hour for a shop to do it, i dont think so. if you can do it yourself, or have deep pockets, thats when it is time for the upgrade.
    bigcat, Mar 13, 2006
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  5. masinmike New Member

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    I have the Kooks LT headers and I love them. They are expensive though. Before my car had only a C&L CAI and Canned Predator tune. I pulled 286RWHP and 305RWTQ like that. Then I had the other mods installed, see signature. I then pulled 321RWHP and 344RWTQ. You do the math. Some of the gain was due to headers and some the X-pipe. But, it does sound mean and the low end torque is great.
    masinmike, Mar 13, 2006
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