Shorty headers catted X ?'s

Jacob_Royer

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Getting a set of motorsport shorty headers and a catted magnaflow X pipe from a guy at work that upgraded to LT's and OR for $50!! Can i expect any gains from this setup? i already have PI intake CAI and AT catback. stock midpipe has almost 200k on it im sure the 6 cats have seen better days! Also i need to know what length/pitch bolts are used for the exhaust manifolds so i can get all new ones factory bolts look horrible! and what is a good source for header gaskets?

Thanks!

 

COBRA90GT

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Jacob_Royer said:

...Getting a set of motorsport shorty headers and a catted magnaflow X pipe from a guy at work that upgraded to LT's and OR for $50!! Can i expect any gains from this setup?...

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Yes, that will be a great bang for the buck for only $50. The Motorsport shorty headers aren't a "number one" choice if you are looking at available choices for shorty headers, but you'll still gain a little bit compared to the factory exhaust "log" manifolds.

The midpipe swap will yield good gains - getting rid of those factory cats works wonders. Just ignore the naysaying treehuggers when they frown at you for removing the cats.

 

Jacob_Royer

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Im hoping to pick up some power/mileage. I drive this thing 750 miles a week! hopfuly it wont be droney with catted X and AT catback. right now its to quiet! anyone of a clip of catted X flowmasters shortys?

 

squeak93

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You will get some gains but for the amount of work, it could be dissapointing....esp with the amount of work involved in putting them in. You will get more from just the new mid pipe.....

 

Jacob_Royer

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Im getting my clutch done in a few weeks since i havent had time to work on it buddy has a garage and hurting for $ right now charging me $200 labor for clutch/headers/midpipe install me providing all the parts.. probably easier to do with the tranny out anyway!

 

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Jacob_Royer said:

Im getting my clutch done in a few weeks since i havent had time to work on it buddy has a garage and hurting for $ right now charging me $200 labor for clutch/headers/midpipe install me providing all the parts.. probably easier to do with the tranny out anyway!

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Posted via Mobile Device wow dude, your making the most gangster deal ever...as for the exhaust manifold bolts..order the stage 8 locking header bolts from summit..once you get those headers installed you wont want to end up having to go back under there due to a loose bolt.......trust me...kinda pricey at around $50 but WELL worth it

 

Jacob_Royer

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I know its a steal of a deal. My buddy has always been cheap. He recently replaced both CV axles and balljoints both sides of dads accord for $100 labor. Good work and good prices. He has not been getting much bussiness going yet since he opened his own shop and is off the beaten bath. hopfuly things will pick up for him.

 

Jacob_Royer

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Would UD pullies be a good upgrade too? Ive already done the PI intake and i can get some PI cams for $40 localy would they be worth it or would it be better to wait till i can get ahold of some PI heads?