I don't know the specs on the factory headers, but the MAC ones are 1 5/8 i do believe. What is the point of getting headers, do they use larger pipes? What exactly is the benifit of going with aftermarket headers? Thanks in advance--Taylor
why get headers?
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Burntrice087 said:
um no, unless your runnin like 12 psi, yur not gonna see 30 hp from headers.
plus ours are pretty good for stock headers
Ernad
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You're a new member so I'll give you a tip. Don't post any data that you don't have a reputable source for. Or at least say that in your own opinion blah blah blah...Burntrice087 said:
cruisinV6 said:
The point would be to free up the exhaust flow. But like ryan said unless you did some head/intake work, or you have forced induction, the stock ones will do fine.
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Ernad
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Hmmmmm, any evidence?
drew_shipley
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If you're going to get aftermarket headers I would go with MAC longtubes. They provide the best results and are the only long tube header made for our V6's. Otherwise you need to be making pretty significant power to need new shorty headers. I have a mag that did dyno tests on V6 boltons and they had no power gains from MAC short tubes. Just a thought.
Ghostalker
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like someone else said, maybe if u add up the magical numbers some of these dctributors put out... lol
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yeah you might have to get a low compresion piston... if you didnt already put some big azz chrome rims and low profile tires on their... also put a HUGE wing (think, escudo) if yours doesnt already have one, or remove the body completely to reduce weight... lol
alright then, i'll just not buy the headers for now, but i do want an O/R H pipe. the MAC headers are direct replacement, so they must be the same length and all, so could i just add the H-pipe between my Y-pipe exhaust and the headers? i know i would have to take off the Y-pipe 2-1-2 pieces, but would it work? I've tried asking MAC this a couple times but they have never replied to my emails, but i've goten the automated messege that someone will get back to me within 72 hrs both times.
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cruisinV6 said:
The H pipe would replace the Y pipe, so yes you could. It would fit to factory(headers) or the aftermarket headers latter on down the road, if you make enough power to yield such a purchase. So you are going with true duals then right??
yes, i would love trude duals, love to get rid of the cats and resonators, and i want a deeper sound. So i guess i found my next mod, replace the Y-pipe with an Off Road H-pipe. I hope this is just a direct replacement? or one with very little modification to it.
Anybody ever tried this before? that is to put on the Y-pipe exhaust system, then later replace the two pieces between the headers and the mufflers with an H or X pipe?
