short tube headers
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 354
From: Illinois
RE: short tube headers
I've got the Pypes complete system: True dual, x-pipe, street pro mufflers and the shorty headers. I bought the headers last, and it definitely changes the tone...more aggressive. My exhaust turns alot of heads and no one believes it's a v-6. My local mechanic/race guru did the header install and said it was a piece of cake...$175 to install and about 2 hours. I did have some issues with my mid pipes, left side had to be heated and bent slightly to come out straight. I just bought a digital camcorder, so when it comes in, I'll post a sound thread. I do agree that ceramic just doesn't seem to be worth the $$$. I got all my Pypes gear on Ebay, through Blue Oval Industries, out of Virginia. Cheapest prices I could find, and no issues.
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Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 3,678
From: Southern California
RE: short tube headers
ORIGINAL: Stick03
I've got the Pypes complete system: True dual, x-pipe, street pro mufflers and the shorty headers. I bought the headers last, and it definitely changes the tone...more aggressive. My exhaust turns alot of heads and no one believes it's a v-6. My local mechanic/race guru did the header install and said it was a piece of cake...$175 to install and about 2 hours. I did have some issues with my mid pipes, left side had to be heated and bent slightly to come out straight. I just bought a digital camcorder, so when it comes in, I'll post a sound thread. I do agree that ceramic just doesn't seem to be worth the $$$. I got all my Pypes gear on Ebay, through Blue Oval Industries, out of Virginia. Cheapest prices I could find, and no issues.
I've got the Pypes complete system: True dual, x-pipe, street pro mufflers and the shorty headers. I bought the headers last, and it definitely changes the tone...more aggressive. My exhaust turns alot of heads and no one believes it's a v-6. My local mechanic/race guru did the header install and said it was a piece of cake...$175 to install and about 2 hours. I did have some issues with my mid pipes, left side had to be heated and bent slightly to come out straight. I just bought a digital camcorder, so when it comes in, I'll post a sound thread. I do agree that ceramic just doesn't seem to be worth the $$$. I got all my Pypes gear on Ebay, through Blue Oval Industries, out of Virginia. Cheapest prices I could find, and no issues.
hey, besides exhaust tone, did you notice any difference performance wise right after header install? thanks
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 354
From: Illinois
RE: short tube headers
It wasn't a "knock you back in your seat" difference, but after the header install I added my C & L Intake and Bamachips SCT 93 Tune...I have no doubt that the headers made a difference and worth the few hundred $$$. I haven't dyno'd it yet, but I'll bet at least 10 hp freed up. since the stock "headers" exit into one tube, whereas the shortys each have their own port. It makes sense that it will result in more hp, because you get three times the exit gases. IMO, it's a no-brainer for the money, and will only enhance any other mods you do to the engine, gears, etc.
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