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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 10:30 AM
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TiTech HFC has build quality from Hell... I got mine from Chris at Elite. Strup HFC is the #1 used or most popular and Dave at FT carries them in stock most of the time.

we had ordered my set of TiTech from Elite, took about 3 days to get in, but daaaum they are Beautiful!
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 10:52 AM
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If the price is right I may have to contact this Dave fellow.
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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6 hour install full of cursing for a minimal gain....id never do it again
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 06:09 AM
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Ben, I have done it before (Strup headers) and it was a PITA to do. I would do it again. From what I have heard is the Strup are the easier to do. I was pissed at first but once I heard the car, it was worth it.

I bet me and Jon can do it for you and it will take pretty much all day if we take our time and do it right. I would definitely do it on base on a lift.
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 06:58 AM
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Ben, I have done it before (Strup headers) and it was a PITA to do. I would do it again. From what I have heard is the Strup are the easier to do. I was pissed at first but once I heard the car, it was worth it.

I bet me and Jon can do it for you and it will take pretty much all day if we take our time and do it right. I would definitely do it on base on a lift.
Yeap use the hobby shop if you have access to it, thats what I did. God I love the hobby shop.
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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they werent that bad to install.. we put rickys on in 2 hours.
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by MR_X
Ben, I have done it before (Strup headers) and it was a PITA to do. I would do it again. From what I have heard is the Strup are the easier to do. I was pissed at first but once I heard the car, it was worth it.

I bet me and Jon can do it for you and it will take pretty much all day if we take our time and do it right. I would definitely do it on base on a lift.
Rick if you don't mind going for another install, I would get it and have you do it for me, I was thinking of doing the HFCs too.
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by SHIFT_PINOY
Rick if you don't mind going for another install, I would get it and have you do it for me, I was thinking of doing the HFCs too.
Ben, you know me, do you really have to ask? I would gladly work on your car. Just give me at least a week in advance notice.
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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well, I have to wait for my taxes to get back. Just hopefully this time we can get onto the hobby shop.
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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so I've read this thread a few times and Im thinking of passing the headers. Cause from what I've gathered, all the change i get will be the sound of the car. and mid range gains which the Z doesn't really need. Someone help me decide.
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SHIFT_PINOY
so I've read this thread a few times and Im thinking of passing the headers. Cause from what I've gathered, all the change i get will be the sound of the car. and mid range gains which the Z doesn't really need. Someone help me decide.
Once again... don't do it, save your money. The only way I'd see it as a good idea is if you are planning on going for a supercharger or single turbo.
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 04:36 AM
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what do you guys think of of the company Megan?? esp. for their HFC??
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 05:15 AM
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Save for F/I and be done with it. Bolt-ons = noise and minimal gains. F/I gives you all the power you will ever need.
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 05:52 AM
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Save for F/I and be done with it. Bolt-ons = noise and minimal gains. F/I gives you all the power you will ever need.
im running stock midpipe and exhaust.... no noise... just passing power!

LOL

I am getting headers put on...Ive had some STRUPS for about 3 months sitting in my closet.

maybe its time and a 9lbs pulley...lol
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by SHIFT_PINOY
so I've read this thread a few times and Im thinking of passing the headers. Cause from what I've gathered, all the change i get will be the sound of the car. and mid range gains which the Z doesn't really need. Someone help me decide.
if I could do it again. my Vortech, a Stillen, or Single Turbo would of been my first mod.

that forces you to think three or four steps down the road before you buy anything else. Once your FI you have to think about injectors, tuning, and heating and cooling.

when your N/A you waist mad money buying parts that you eventually sell for cheap trying to get more power by getting something "that appears to be better"...just save up for a single turbo or SC. 1000 for headers and test pipes is a third of the way to a used FI solution.

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Originally Posted by 4SHIZZIL
im running stock midpipe and exhaust.... no noise... just passing power!

LOL

I am getting headers put on...Ive had some STRUPS for about 3 months sitting in my closet.

maybe its time and a 9lbs pulley...lol

That's because you are a civilized and a sophisticated G driver. Z's tend to sound mean when they are making power.
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by bigslim350Z
That's because you are a civilized and a sophisticated G driver. Z's tend to sound mean when they are making power.
true true
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by .steeeeZ33.
they werent that bad to install.. we put rickys on in 2 hours.
I remember that
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by .steeeeZ33.
they werent that bad to install.. we put rickys on in 2 hours.
they took me about 6 hours to install.
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