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Old 04-27-2006, 11:16 AM
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Are there any power gains with the replacement of headers??? JBA claims a +17 HP and + 16TRQ...are those realistic??
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Old 04-27-2006, 11:40 AM
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I think that claim was also including their exhaust. The headers will get you a couple of hp, but they will help the car run a little smoother. (and louder)
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Old 04-27-2006, 01:02 PM
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I wouldn't get headers until you are running a power adder, Nitrous, TC and SC. But if you want a louder exhaust, get them. I heard Excepcion13's MAC LT's and they definitely help in the "louder" department!
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Old 04-27-2006, 01:20 PM
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ya, my car is pretty loud with the MRT muffler and the jba headers.
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Old 04-27-2006, 02:33 PM
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I think those gains with the jba headers and just about any free flowing axle back or duals are realistic. Yes, you'll get more out of them with a power adder. But, even without, they really open up the exhaust. And... yeah... the sound! They really bring out the exhaust note... 'especially when ya stomp on it!
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Old 04-27-2006, 06:59 PM
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got my macs, putting them in tomarrow. am I gonna get any nasty surprises or is it a fairly easy "out with the old in with the new" job? now my wheels are supposed to be here saturday so saturday night my baby should turn some heads, the gt takeoff is already getting looks so I can't wait for the headers [sm=badbadbad.gif]
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Old 04-27-2006, 07:01 PM
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hey will an x-pipe for a 2005-06 GT fit my car? if it does can i buy that and some mufflers and im set right???
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Old 04-27-2006, 07:39 PM
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the flanged ends are diff on the gt and v6, so youd have to do some cutting and welding
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Old 04-28-2006, 12:30 AM
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http://american-speed.com/collective...read.php?t=175

Look here for my write up on my install experience.

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got my macs, putting them in tomarrow. am I gonna get any nasty surprises or is it a fairly easy "out with the old in with the new" job? now my wheels are supposed to be here saturday so saturday night my baby should turn some heads, the gt takeoff is already getting looks so I can't wait for the headers [sm=badbadbad.gif]
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Old 04-28-2006, 02:08 AM
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Fazm, basically though if a buy a GT X pipe and mufflers im good with just a little cutting and welding right??? also does this require i remove my stock cats?? no right? i dont void any warranty its a cat-back exhaust system correct??
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