why get headers?

cruisinV6 · Oct 11, 2004

I don't know the specs on the factory headers, but the MAC ones are 1 5/8 i do believe. What is the point of getting headers, do they use larger pipes? What exactly is the benifit of going with aftermarket headers? Thanks in advance--Taylor

Burntrice087 · Oct 11, 2004

Headers replace the stock restrictive headers and open up your exhuast more...you can expect a louder meaner sound as well as high performance gains..(up to 30hp)...

ryanrule · Oct 11, 2004

Burntrice087 said:
Headers replace the stock restrictive headers and open up your exhuast more...you can expect a louder meaner sound as well as high performance gains..(up to 30hp)...

um no, unless your runnin like 12 psi, yur not gonna see 30 hp from headers.

plus ours are pretty good for stock headers

Burntrice087 · Oct 11, 2004

how much of a horsepower gain can you get from new headers then?? 5-10???

Ernad · Oct 11, 2004

Burntrice087 said:
Headers replace the stock restrictive headers and open up your exhuast more...you can expect a louder meaner sound as well as high performance gains..(up to 30hp)...

You're a new member so I'll give you a tip. Don't post any data that you don't have a reputable source for. Or at least say that in your own opinion blah blah blah...

cruisinV6 said:
I don't know the specs on the factory headers, but the MAC ones are 1 5/8 i do believe. What is the point of getting headers, do they use larger pipes? What exactly is the benifit of going with aftermarket headers? Thanks in advance--Taylor

The point would be to free up the exhaust flow. But like ryan said unless you did some head/intake work, or you have forced induction, the stock ones will do fine.

dastang2 · Oct 12, 2004

i heard the stockers can work fine up to 400 flywheel hp so aftermarket headers are a total waste and better things can be upgraded with that money, like intakes or pulleys.

steedastang06 · Oct 13, 2004

MAC LT HEADERS

I just put some MAC LT Headers with an O/R H-Pipe and Borla XR-1 Race Mufflers and with a custom Tune with a Diablo Sport chip I increased my RWHP by 46 and my TQ by 54.....

Ernad · Oct 13, 2004

steedastang97 said:
I just put some MAC LT Headers with an O/R H-Pipe and Borla XR-1 Race Mufflers and with a custom Tune with a Diablo Sport chip I increased my RWHP by 46 and my TQ by 54.....

Hmmmmm, any evidence?

dastang2 · Oct 13, 2004

yeah are you adding up the company's hp ratings.

drew_shipley · Oct 14, 2004

If you're going to get aftermarket headers I would go with MAC longtubes. They provide the best results and are the only long tube header made for our V6's. Otherwise you need to be making pretty significant power to need new shorty headers. I have a mag that did dyno tests on V6 boltons and they had no power gains from MAC short tubes. Just a thought.

atlblue2000 · Oct 14, 2004

steedastang97 said:
I just put some MAC LT Headers with an O/R H-Pipe and Borla XR-1 Race Mufflers and with a custom Tune with a Diablo Sport chip I increased my RWHP by 46 and my TQ by 54.....

V6 or V8? dyno sheets please...

Ghostalker · Oct 14, 2004

like someone else said, maybe if u add up the magical numbers some of these dctributors put out... lol

dastang2 · Oct 14, 2004

i put a header on my gas powered R/C car and it added 35 hp and goes 45 mph faster than it did, you wanna race steedastang?

Ghostalker · Oct 14, 2004

ha, what about the good ole' N20 wetkit?

dastang2 · Oct 15, 2004

that is next months mod, it should add another 100 hp to the mix. i hope my piston can handle all of that raw power.

Ghostalker · Oct 15, 2004

yeah you might have to get a low compresion piston... if you didnt already put some big azz chrome rims and low profile tires on their... also put a HUGE wing (think, escudo) if yours doesnt already have one, or remove the body completely to reduce weight... lol

cruisinV6 · Oct 16, 2004

alright then, i'll just not buy the headers for now, but i do want an O/R H pipe. the MAC headers are direct replacement, so they must be the same length and all, so could i just add the H-pipe between my Y-pipe exhaust and the headers? i know i would have to take off the Y-pipe 2-1-2 pieces, but would it work? I've tried asking MAC this a couple times but they have never replied to my emails, but i've goten the automated messege that someone will get back to me within 72 hrs both times.

GREENBIOCH · Oct 16, 2004

cruisinV6 said:
alright then, i'll just not buy the headers for now, but i do want an O/R H pipe. the MAC headers are direct replacement, so they must be the same length and all, so could i just add the H-pipe between my Y-pipe exhaust and the headers? i know i would have to take off the Y-pipe 2-1-2 pieces, but would it work? I've tried asking MAC this a couple times but they have never replied to my emails, but i've goten the automated messege that someone will get back to me within 72 hrs both times.

The H pipe would replace the Y pipe, so yes you could. It would fit to factory(headers) or the aftermarket headers latter on down the road, if you make enough power to yield such a purchase. So you are going with true duals then right??

cruisinV6 · Oct 16, 2004

yes, i would love trude duals, love to get rid of the cats and resonators, and i want a deeper sound. So i guess i found my next mod, replace the Y-pipe with an Off Road H-pipe. I hope this is just a direct replacement? or one with very little modification to it.

cruisinV6 · Oct 19, 2004

Anybody ever tried this before? that is to put on the Y-pipe exhaust system, then later replace the two pieces between the headers and the mufflers with an H or X pipe?

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