Shorty Headers

FLHOE · Oct 12, 2009

Headers

Trying to determine what to do before I get my BB tune. What gains do you normally get with headers? Do the shorty headers bolt write-up to the factory pipes?

Debating on shorty headers, weld in some high flow cats (retain factory pipes) and then magnaflow cat back. What kind of gains would doing all this get?

Thoughts?

pmbiker · Oct 12, 2009

From what I've gathered lurking around here for a bit, don't bother with shorty headers. They don't offer much over stock. Go long tube or go home!

blueflamed03 · Oct 13, 2009

yep. Long tubes or IMHO, don't waste the money and install time.

FLHOE · Oct 13, 2009

Anybody have any suggestions for long tube headers? And did you feel an increase in power after installing.

FLHOE · Oct 21, 2009

JC Whitney is having a sale, what do you think of this deal on these long tube headers:

http://www.jcwhitney.com/jcwhitney/...=2006319&shopid=100002&pageid=13&skuId=385685

Pacesetter: 1-3/4' Tubing Diameter, 3' Collector Diameter, Long Tube, Black
for $255.58 shipped

Will these bolt right up or will I need to do some modifications to connect to the cats?

Max · Oct 21, 2009

Pacesetters are decent but with the humidity you see there they will look like crap and rust out pretty quick. Best option are some dynatechs with high flow cats but you're taking $1200. Stainless works also makes a set for cheaper, you don't want to skimp on quality. I've heard the LPP longtubes and y pipe are a good setup too, I love my AEMs but they're hard to find anymore. Don't waste your time with shortys :imo:

blueflamed03 · Oct 22, 2009

for low end torque, keep the primary tubes small. 1 3/4 is huge, LPP's are big like those Pacesetters and it kind of kills low end. Look for something in the 1 1/2" or 1 5/8"..

tybardy · Nov 4, 2009

I heard 1 5/8" primaries are super nice! I will probably end up with those LPP's though. The collector looks nice, all in all it looks like a nice setup for the price... and price is always a factor in my life, hence the lack of mods since I lowered the Z

BTW, with those pacesetters you are looking at, you will need an Off Road Y-pipe if you want it to bolt right up.

HitandRunDriver · Nov 5, 2009

Question....living in California with all the dreamkillers, are long tube headers even legal anymore?

tybardy · Nov 5, 2009

you would have to weld in cats and then i think you will be kosher in Cali

Max · Nov 6, 2009

I think you're screwed unless you know the emissions tester. Any movement of the cats on a vehicle is illegal in cali iirc. I think you'll be cool if there are cats welded in and it looks like it could be stock, or at least passes with flying colors. Drop dime on good headers tho otherwise it could throw a goofy o2 signal and fail your test.

HitandRunDriver · Nov 6, 2009

Or maybe I can find a shady inspector.....

Travieso · Nov 6, 2009

hitandrundriver said:
or maybe i can find a shady inspector.....

aka homie shop !!!!

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