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01-02-2006, 03:25 PM #1
Best headers + exhaust combo?
I'm just looking to see if anyone has any preferences or recommendations on a headers and cat back combination. I'm swaying towards the loudmouth but I'm not sure about the headers.
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01-02-2006, 07:19 PM #2
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BLACK- 2000 TRANS AM WS6
if its an 04",get the speedbilt banshee exhaust,its a dual system,plus its on sale for 699 plus the banshee inserts.you cant go wrong,its all borla!headers,steelworks,definitely steelworks,cheaper,and really good power from what ive seen.i was thinking of all this myself,but i cant rub together 2 pennies right now!
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01-06-2006, 03:34 PM #3
I have seen many positive results on the JBA Headers. They are the only Smog legal header on the market and makes great power.
http://ls1gto.com/forums/showthread....ht=jba+headers
http://www.gravanatuning.com/applica...0_State_Legal_
Just my o2
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01-07-2006, 03:47 AM #4
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Stay with long tubes....I have SW LT Headers and Borla catback...gutted cats....
This is my signature. It is mine. Nobody else has one like it.
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01-13-2006, 07:52 PM #5
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Phantom Black- 2004 GTO
I also have Stainless Works long tubes, with Random Tech. high flow cats and a 3" Stainless Works catback.
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01-14-2006, 05:06 AM #6
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I just swapped the Borla's for DynaMax 3" bullett mufflers....holy cow! I love em man on my 04 Goat.....
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01-16-2006, 05:24 PM #7txcosmosGuest
I hate to say it (Ihave SW), but the Kooks are the best LT's for the '04. They consistently pull better numbers, flow better, have better cats, and have way better fitment.
As for exhaust, get ready to take an ass rape. Pretty much all are super expensive. The SW seems to flow pretty good, but two 3" pipes are gonna lose some backpressure (my opinion).
The Borla and the Magnaflow sound good.
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01-16-2006, 06:14 PM #8
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Impulse Blue- 2004 Pontiac GTO
Originally Posted by TexAgDevildog
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01-17-2006, 09:50 AM #9
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Impulse Blue- 2004 GTO
I have the Dynatech headers with cats. Makes just as much as the SW's and Kooks. The Corsa is a great flowing cat back but it gets incredibly loud with headers, too loud for my tastes.
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01-17-2006, 10:43 AM #10
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Yeah my next set will be Kooks...when I got headers SW was about the only LT's in town.....
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01-24-2006, 08:55 PM #11Originally Posted by BlueSuperGoat
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02-03-2006, 12:06 PM #12StainlessScottGuest
"Stainless Works" long tube headers & exhaust for the 04 GTO
"Stainless Works" offers quite a few different exhaust kits for the 2004 GTO. All of the systems are 3.000" 304-stainless steel and include an X-pipe and polished tips along with all the necessary clamps & hangers to complete the installation. The systems bolt up to the factory flanges for ease of installation. Retail pricing for the “cat-back” exhaust systems range from $733.95 to $838.95. The "Stainless Works" 1.750” headers are available with either off-road lead pipes (no cats) or with high-flow "Random Tech" cats. Retail cost for the headers is $943.95 & $1363.95 respectively.
Thanks,
Scott
Stainless WorksLast edited by mrr23; 10-10-2006 at 07:15 PM. Reason: removed non-sponsor info
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02-03-2006, 12:15 PM #13
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Hey Scott...yeah but them RT Cats don't last a year....headers are great....RT CATs suck donkey balls....you guys sponsoring here now? Cool....SW is a stand up outfit....
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02-07-2006, 07:05 AM #14StainlessScottGuest
"Stainless Works" long tube headers & exhaust
Originally Posted by Sarge
Thanks for the kind words about our headers and company! As for the "Random Tech" cats; we have been using their cats for quite a few years now and have had very few problems with them. "Random Tech" uses some of the same materials that the OEM's use. Of the problems we have seen, most are related to a fuel management/engine tuning scenario where the brick of the converter has been "melted". Just wanted to "touch base" on this topic so as not to tarnish the "Stainless Works" or "Random Tech" names.
Thanks,
Scott
Stainless WorksLast edited by mrr23; 10-10-2006 at 07:15 PM. Reason: removed non-sponsor info
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02-07-2006, 08:01 AM #15Blue01C5Guest
Sarge- I can almost guarantee you there are tuning issues with your car. Scott's right on the money--
" Of the problems we have seen, most are related to a fuel management/engine tuning scenario"
I've had Random Tech cats on my C5 for four years and have had absolutely NO problems. Several of my friends (including one who has a Magnacharger on his engine) have had the same experience. We have several cars in the local Corvette club that make over 400 at the wheels with RT cats and none have any problems.
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02-07-2006, 10:53 AM #16
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I agree tuning will have an issue on the internals....my issue was the weld busting loose and coming apart...then RT wouldnt do shit for replacents....that sorta set me off....I ran 11.8-low 12's A/F all the time....it was my position with another vendor that I bought the SW and RT's from that it was a defect in workmanship...he countered I was putting down "too much" RWHP..WTF does that have to do with anything....so I moved on ...no big deal...then as the GTO's started selling and folks started modding....voila...I wasnt the only one....many just gutted the RT's and re-welded them....so I will always support SW....but RT...nope...they didnt and dont stand behind their product......and no it's not a tuning issue.....I'll be happy to PM you and give you the details....but like I said...I'm not alone in the GTO community and the RT Cats issue....
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08-24-2006, 01:47 PM #17
I have the Corsa catback, still have the stock Y and Header.
I am planning to drop the car 1.25 inches with the Eibach Pro Kit, so the mechanic tells me I can't do the LT Hooker and Y pipe after because I will loose and additional 1.5inches on top of the 1.25 already done with the springs so it would bottom out. question: is there any good LT or ST headers with Y pipe out there that won't eat in the clearance space? I'd like to lower the car 1.25 and get header and Y done as well but without losing any more clearance. I have a 1999 A4 TA.
Thanks!
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08-24-2006, 03:48 PM #18
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08-24-2006, 04:15 PM #19ls2 goatGuest
Check out the LG long tubes...Ive been in contact with them and they will be coming out around December...I know they make a great product for the Vettes
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08-28-2006, 05:55 PM #20
thanks for the great info ls2_goat
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