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Hello once more,

I have planned to install my Borla Stingers this Sunday and was wondering:

In regards to sound, I want the beefiest, heart pounding exhaust I can get, but also want the exhaust to compliment the headers and vice-versa, so...

What are the best headers to combine with Borla Stingers, and where would I view modification specifications dealing with performance?

Also, I am fairly certain I will leave my stock H-Pipe on my GT, does anyone recommend differently? If so, for what reason?

I hear the H-Pipe keeps the sound at a lower tone, so I am reluctant to switch to an X-Pipe, I would like to know any performance benefits for this switch as well.

Thanks again for everyone's input.

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No-one wanna take a shot?
 

twogts4us

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It's been discussed a million times...

H pipe works best with chambered mufflers (aka Flowmasters)
X pipe works best with straight-thru mufflers (like your Stingers)

Keeping the stock H pipe is a mistake. With 4 cats and only 2.25" piping, it's a huge restriction. You need an aftermarket midpipe.

I ran the Borla Stinger Catback with an offroad X on my 02 GT. It was loud.

For headers...you'd be best with long tubes, but they are more expensive and the install is tough. And with them, you'll need a different midpipe. But if you want any decent HP gains, they are the way to go. BBK, SLP, Kooks are the most popular, also Hooker and Flowpath.

Best of luck.
 

russell16

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i have MAC longtube headers, MAC o/r prochamber and borla stingers all waiting to be installed. i cant wait.
 

scupking

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I have magnapack mufflers (very close to stingers) and a MRT catted H. I love the sound of the catted H with strait thru mufflers. Just listen to my sound clip below if you want to get an idea of how it sounds.
 
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