gothchick

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Car's doing great Jeremy~ You guys did an awesome job on the install! Can't wait to come see ya again soon at your new shop! :-)

helldorado

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Well, in that case we shouldn't do the headers since we'd have to take them back off anyway.

And I think it only stops when we run out of money.

JJ350

Jesus, sounds like I might as well just sell my Z and get a different car by that point

That new C63AMG sure has a lot of power stock, same with that new IS-F. Seems like those cars would probably save me money in the long run compared to all of this...


So there is really no improved sound to be gained form headers either? Wow, than I guess like that settles that...

Nick_MF_350z

I have a magmaflow exhaust what headers should I get or what headers are best to make it sound better

travlee

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they really arent worth it. if you do headers you will more than likely need a tune so figure in another $700 for that, but way to revive a 9 year dead thread

Nick_MF_350z

Y aren't headers worth it? just wondering

travlee

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hard to install and meh at best gains.

Nick_MF_350z

if I just wanted headers to make it sound better are they worth it ?dont flame me just because I want to make it sound better lol

travlee

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far from flaming ya.... if you truly want them, dont let me discourage you. you can do header back exhaust and have it sound amazing. Motordyne TDX2 and ART pipes is one example.

Nick_MF_350z

What's a good header brand for around 700-800

travlee

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you do realize you will need a tune after you do headers right?

if i were going through all the trouble to change them, i would do long tubes, your budget doesnt allow for the PPE, so your next bet is OBX

of you want to do shorty headers, there are Megan (not a fan of their products), Tomei, and i believe Nismo (dont hold me to that one). i am sure there are more i am forgetting

dboyzalter

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They have Borla, DC, Z1 etc etc... If you cant put them on yourself expect a shop to charge you anywhere from $250-$800 for the labor...

Probably worth it if your taking the motor out of the car for some reason... If not it doesn't seem like a great time... If your wondering why go open your hood and try to find the bolts holding the factory manifolds on...

Then go find your fuel lines and ponder a little about that too.

Nick_MF_350z

Are borla headers a good brand?

MatthewBouchard

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When I was looking for headers I found that the DC headers were best for my price range. If you can, try and find vids/people with an exhaust system similar to yours as you may not like the sound change from the headers. After I got headers installed($600), the exhaust was slightly louder and a lot raspier, especially on decel.

Conway_160

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Imho, if your staying N/A the only headers are longtubes. If your going twin turbo you will have to use what ever headers the kit comes with. If your doing a mid mount turbo or front mount turbo it doesnt really matter as long as they are equal length. And not a off brand (ask me know I know) if your cheap and really love working on your car you can get HR stock manifolds they are way better than the DE....BUT...you have to run a different catalytic converter/test pipe. All cat backs are the same.


Thats my .02

terrasmak

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There is another Ok long tube on the market , not as good as PPE and not as crappy as OBX. I believe they run $800 to $900

Nick_MF_350z

So borla are not that good then? Huh

travlee

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i know borla is good on american cars, so i dont think it would be any different than imports

Nick_MF_350z

What headers are usually put on 350z's

travlee

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im done here, research is your friend