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joesal68
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Post subject: Best Set of Headers for my 98 LS1 Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 6:38 am |
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Joined: Mon May 23, 2011 2:33 am Posts: 41 Location: illisheim
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ALL, Looking at purchasing headers for my 98 LS1, I currently have an Eibach lowering kit on the car so it sits low. Not sure what type; Long tube or shorty Headers will work. Also looked at Flowtech, any recommendations from the Board
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BenZ28
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Post subject: Re: Best Set of Headers for my 98 LS1 Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 9:49 am |
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Joined: Mon Sep 10, 2001 3:53 pm Posts: 2485 Location: Mainz, Germany
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AFAIK shorty headers will not give you a lot of power over stock. Long tube headers will... I have not done headers on my car but from all what I've read Kooks are good ones that will fit without problems...
_________________ 1999 Camaro Z28, black, T-Tops, M6
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Roy
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Post subject: Re: Best Set of Headers for my 98 LS1 Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 4:01 am |
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Joined: Sun May 27, 2001 2:52 pm Posts: 5556 Location: Mehlingen,Rhineland Pfalz, Deutschland
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Joe, Take a look at ARH American Racing Headers. They are longtube and will be my next buy for a header. I currently have SLP long tubes which are good but hang weigh to low . I can't recommend them for lowered cars unless scraping on speed bumps is okay .
_________________ Roy My vids on Youtube My vids on Streetfire
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joesal68
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Post subject: Re: Best Set of Headers for my 98 LS1 Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 5:15 pm |
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Joined: Mon May 23, 2011 2:33 am Posts: 41 Location: illisheim
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Roy i was looking at TSP Long tube headers, They told me i would need to purchase a catted y pipe? Will the stock Y work with aftermarket long tubes. Thanks
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joesal68
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Post subject: Re: Best Set of Headers for my 98 LS1 Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 5:43 pm |
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Joined: Mon May 23, 2011 2:33 am Posts: 41 Location: illisheim
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Roy looked at American Racing Headers 1 7/8" x 3" Headers & Y-Pipe and 1 3/4 through Texas speed and Performance. 1500 bux...... now i have straight stainless steel pipes no muffler would there be any issues with that setup?
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schnellttz06
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Post subject: Re: Best Set of Headers for my 98 LS1 Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 6:13 am |
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Joined: Sun Nov 09, 2008 12:15 pm Posts: 61 Location: Darmstadt, Germany
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_________________ '03 Z06- Twin Turbo, 8 PSI, Dual Tial Wastgates, Tial BOV, SPEC Stage 3 clutch, Alum Flywheel, Hurst Shifter, Methanol Injection, Lingenfelter GT7 Cam, Comp 921 Springs, 2 Bar Map Enhanced Tune (Self Tuned) AEM Wide Band 02.
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Roy
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Post subject: Re: Best Set of Headers for my 98 LS1 Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 7:09 am |
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Joined: Sun May 27, 2001 2:52 pm Posts: 5556 Location: Mehlingen,Rhineland Pfalz, Deutschland
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joesal68 wrote: Roy looked at American Racing Headers 1 7/8" x 3" Headers & Y-Pipe and 1 3/4 through Texas speed and Performance. 1500 bux...... now i have straight stainless steel pipes no muffler would there be any issues with that setup? The only issue would be pure loudness. joesal68 wrote: Roy i was looking at TSP Long tube headers, They told me i would need to purchase a catted y pipe? Will the stock Y work with aftermarket long tubes. Thanks Stock midpipe will not connect to any Longtube headers without serious modifications.
_________________ Roy My vids on Youtube My vids on Streetfire
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joesal68
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Post subject: Re: Best Set of Headers for my 98 LS1 Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 11:17 am |
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Joined: Mon May 23, 2011 2:33 am Posts: 41 Location: illisheim
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schnellttz06 , Looked at the site, not a bad price for BBK full length with h or X pipe Has anyone installed these? How are they?
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Roy
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Post subject: Re: Best Set of Headers for my 98 LS1 Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 7:10 am |
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Joined: Sun May 27, 2001 2:52 pm Posts: 5556 Location: Mehlingen,Rhineland Pfalz, Deutschland
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At that price, make sure their 100% stainless steel for longevity. I don't believe the ones pictured from BBK are for that price. Mild steel with coatings will only last a couple of years for a daily driver vehicle. stainless worksKooks Custom headersAmerican Racing HeaderThe three headers above I have seen on 4th gen ls1s and the fit tight to the body, which is great for lowered cars. SLP Long tubeThis is SLP's new LT for 4th gen LS1's , They claim it hugs the body tighter then their equal length tube LT. I had their equal length tube it was a good header but it hung too for lowered cars. All these headers are SS for years of trouble free daily driving.
_________________ Roy My vids on Youtube My vids on Streetfire
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schnellttz06
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Post subject: Re: Best Set of Headers for my 98 LS1 Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 9:41 pm |
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Joined: Sun Nov 09, 2008 12:15 pm Posts: 61 Location: Darmstadt, Germany
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The BBK ceramic has pretty good reviews, I think they would be good.
_________________ '03 Z06- Twin Turbo, 8 PSI, Dual Tial Wastgates, Tial BOV, SPEC Stage 3 clutch, Alum Flywheel, Hurst Shifter, Methanol Injection, Lingenfelter GT7 Cam, Comp 921 Springs, 2 Bar Map Enhanced Tune (Self Tuned) AEM Wide Band 02.
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joesal68
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Post subject: Re: Best Set of Headers for my 98 LS1 Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:02 am |
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Joined: Mon May 23, 2011 2:33 am Posts: 41 Location: illisheim
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Looking at Texas Speed and performance or ARH, Roy can you PM me your number dsn?
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Garry
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Post subject: Re: Best Set of Headers for my 98 LS1 Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 6:00 pm |
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Joined: Sat May 26, 2001 9:59 pm Posts: 7823 Location: Bad Hersfeld, Germany
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I put Patriot long tubes on mine, they are pretty nice, good sound, nice power ...
_________________ Garry Glendown * '99 Firehawk Convertible
"Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you." "Speed doesn't kill - suddenly becoming stationary on the other hand ..."
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joesal68
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Post subject: Re: Best Set of Headers for my 98 LS1 Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 6:20 pm |
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Joined: Mon May 23, 2011 2:33 am Posts: 41 Location: illisheim
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How did they fit? Any Issues...
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Garry
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Post subject: Re: Best Set of Headers for my 98 LS1 Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:04 am |
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Joined: Sat May 26, 2001 9:59 pm Posts: 7823 Location: Bad Hersfeld, Germany
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Not sure how much of a pain it would have been to put them in with the motor in place, but with them attached while the motor was out, they fit quite well ...
_________________ Garry Glendown * '99 Firehawk Convertible
"Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you." "Speed doesn't kill - suddenly becoming stationary on the other hand ..."
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NXZ28
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Post subject: Re: Best Set of Headers for my 98 LS1 Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 1:33 pm |
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Joined: Wed May 05, 2004 7:13 am Posts: 706 Location: Vilseck
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TSP Headers or Pacesetter. I know that in the early 2000s, Pacesetters or SLP were the headers to get. The early SLPs had terrible flow. The Pacesetters made great power but the coating would flake off. Since then, Pacesetter fixed the coating problem. The price for the PS and TSPs are the same.
_________________ 2002 Camaro Z28 416 Stroker AFR, Comp Cam Solid Roller, Currie 9", Super Victor, 4500 TB, TH350, T&D Rockers, 50# Injectors
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joesal68
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Post subject: Re: Best Set of Headers for my 98 LS1 Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 6:10 am |
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Joined: Mon May 23, 2011 2:33 am Posts: 41 Location: illisheim
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went with the TSP, off road y pipe and rumbler exhaust
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NXZ28
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Post subject: Re: Best Set of Headers for my 98 LS1 Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 7:55 am |
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Joined: Wed May 05, 2004 7:13 am Posts: 706 Location: Vilseck
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Those are the ones I would have purchased. The Y-pipe connection to the exhaust might be a little tricky. I think I had to cut mine down some.
_________________ 2002 Camaro Z28 416 Stroker AFR, Comp Cam Solid Roller, Currie 9", Super Victor, 4500 TB, TH350, T&D Rockers, 50# Injectors
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joesal68
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Post subject: Re: Best Set of Headers for my 98 LS1 Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 10:18 am |
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Joined: Mon May 23, 2011 2:33 am Posts: 41 Location: illisheim
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How does it sound??? Also in my other thread on tuning, so you can tune a 98?
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NXZ28
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Post subject: Re: Best Set of Headers for my 98 LS1 Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 10:51 am |
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Joined: Wed May 05, 2004 7:13 am Posts: 706 Location: Vilseck
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I will have to check with HP tuners to ensure I can access the 98 computer. I can tune it if the program will access it. I do all of my own tuning to my Speed Density 416. Alot of growing pains over the years but never hurt the motor.
_________________ 2002 Camaro Z28 416 Stroker AFR, Comp Cam Solid Roller, Currie 9", Super Victor, 4500 TB, TH350, T&D Rockers, 50# Injectors
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joesal68
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Post subject: Re: Best Set of Headers for my 98 LS1 Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 5:47 pm |
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Joined: Mon May 23, 2011 2:33 am Posts: 41 Location: illisheim
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