i was wondering on some possible selections on my replacement headers, i did notice what looks like on the stock headers is a wire for an oxygen sensor some headers do not have, but i am looking that i can replace my current headers with. most people say go long but i dont know i was hoping for a larger explanation of this as well. thanks for all the help in advanced.
2008 tahoe ltz header selection long or short??
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It sounds like your asking for brands?
try pace setters
kooks
dynomax
slp
try pace setters
kooks
dynomax
slp
steven johnson
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edelbrock headers (short) and GM Performance Exhaust. Also add a volent air system and a good tune?
Long tube headers are imo the only way to go if you have the option for both. Long tubes will yield more torque and a better torque curve. If your going to do it you might as well do it right. I have never used any shorties, but I had a 2000 Trans am I had mids on and switched them for long tubes and there was a noticable difference in the power band. The only advantage I see with shorties is they're cheaper...
ezdaar
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Go big or go home!.. Long tubes, dont waste time or money on short or mid's.
spend the cash get ceramic coated and or stainless and "properly" wrap them with header tape for dramatic increase.
not inly decreaseunder hood temps dramaticly , but also improve what that CAI is trying to do. picking up more power from both. simply by wrapping those headers.
dont let anyone tell you they cause moisture and rust or this or that. mine have been wrapped for YEARS! and no rust. hell all my ATV's and dirtbikes have wrapped headers (I hate getting burnt), these get dunked in the creek daily, then get washed and put up WET! NO RUST!
spend the cash get ceramic coated and or stainless and "properly" wrap them with header tape for dramatic increase.
not inly decreaseunder hood temps dramaticly , but also improve what that CAI is trying to do. picking up more power from both. simply by wrapping those headers.
dont let anyone tell you they cause moisture and rust or this or that. mine have been wrapped for YEARS! and no rust. hell all my ATV's and dirtbikes have wrapped headers (I hate getting burnt), these get dunked in the creek daily, then get washed and put up WET! NO RUST!
sp ezdaar what in your opinion would be a good brand part number aloung with which header tape to use and what is the propper way to do it as i am new at this stuff!!
iiwas looking at a pair from pace setter but again i am not positive on what the best brands and set ups are!
iiwas looking at a pair from pace setter but again i am not positive on what the best brands and set ups are!
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rustyshackleford
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i recommend american racing long tube headers 1 3/4 unless you plan on eventually doing turbo or supercharger, then i would recommend 1 7/8 in headers
what headers do you have on there now? Or are they just the stock manifolds?
Anyone who knows anything about GM LS engines knows you'll see the most power gains from longtubes.
Since you have an LTZ, I'd assume that money isn't a big issue, so I'd recommend Dynatech, Stainless Works, American Racing, Kooks, etc. Go with one that has a matching high flow catted Y-pipe.
Anyone who knows anything about GM LS engines knows you'll see the most power gains from longtubes.
Since you have an LTZ, I'd assume that money isn't a big issue, so I'd recommend Dynatech, Stainless Works, American Racing, Kooks, etc. Go with one that has a matching high flow catted Y-pipe.
2007chevy5.3l
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Pacesetters here. Been running them for over a year. They are great. Best bang for your buck IMO
the money is not most of an issue and i do plan togo supercharger at some point just to add that in. but is there any reason as why 1 brand is btter than the other or what is the best most complete kit, and how much louder is it going to become by doing this as i am not looking for volume out of this!!????
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How the hell did you ge them to fit? With steering shaft and firewall, American Racing Long tube with Y pipe won't go in there - at all!
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im surprised nobody said Speed Engineering. they out of california and have a great design and very cost effective. cant go wrong unless you want kooks or american racing! i have kooks on my mustang and ill be buying speed engineering for my escalade
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Charlie207
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Man, I wish I had a lift... I'd love to put some headers on my truck for the **** & pickles. I do want to keep at least one cat. converter on... for the birds and bees.
How does one deal with the extra O2 sensors with nowhere to live after adding long-tube headers?
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