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Old 03-12-2011, 07:30 AM   #1
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Fairly Priced Stainless 17/8 LT Headers

Finally. I have the $$ to spend on LTs.

Here is what I am looking for:
  • Stainless 17/8 lt headers and cats for less than $900

I realize at this price level I will not get the quality and ultimate performance of Kooks and the like. But I am willing to sacrifice a little to save $400+. I understand that some people would never consider anything else but the best for their car. That is not me. I am in this just for fun and I like LTs.

If they were available I would buy OBX since we have some good reviews on those. But for some reason they are not available. I see three or four other no-name stainless LTs on Ebay, anyone have any experience with any of these?

One of the main things I am interested in is fitment. So if I have to take a hammer to my shiny new LTs or to my car, I am not interested.

I do not plan to tune my car. I know I will sacrifice a couple of HP and a little drivability. So I also will be installing rear O2 extender plugs. And I will probably be turning off the occasional CEL with my code editor.

One other thing is underside clearance. If you have as reasonably priced LT is your car lowered? I am interested in lowering springs or coil overs later on but am worried about hitting on speed humps.

I am not hung up on buying from Ebay or anything else. So vendors if you can put something together for me with a returned item or some LT I have not heard of yet, PM me. I would rather support you than some unknown Ebay vendor. Or if you have used items for sale likewise.
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Old 03-12-2011, 08:50 AM   #2
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Since you don't plan on tuning and you don't mind not having as muh HP, why don't you consider putting on some HF cats. You can get those for $400-$500 and you'll still get a nice kick in the pants. Not as much as LT with a tune but still a nice upgrade. You an always sell them down the road if you decide to get LTs.

As far as answering your question....you can get plenty of LTs for under $900....but that's all you'll get. No connection pipes or ceramic coating. I know I saw some Stainless Works just the other day for like $830.......but that was just the header, no connection pipes.

You might look at Doug Thorley headers. They are a Tri-Y design but there are serveral that like them. If I remember correctly Ivan @ Southwest Speed had them for around $650 at one time. That included some off-road (no cats) connection pipe and I think they are ceramic coated as well. I'm not sure if they are stainless though.

Then there is alway Pacesetters. Supposed to be OK but personally I would go Doug Thorley over Pacesetter. I just have that stigma that Pacesetter is extrememly cheap quality. I have no experience with them to back that up though.
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Old 03-12-2011, 10:22 AM   #3
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Finally. I have the $$ to spend on LTs.

Here is what I am looking for:
  • Stainless 17/8 lt headers and cats for less than $900

I realize at this price level I will not get the quality and ultimate performance of Kooks and the like. But I am willing to sacrifice a little to save $400+. I understand that some people would never consider anything else but the best for their car. That is not me. I am in this just for fun and I like LTs.

If they were available I would buy OBX since we have some good reviews on those. But for some reason they are not available. I see three or four other no-name stainless LTs on Ebay, anyone have any experience with any of these?

One of the main things I am interested in is fitment. So if I have to take a hammer to my shiny new LTs or to my car, I am not interested.

I do not plan to tune my car. I know I will sacrifice a couple of HP and a little drivability. So I also will be installing rear O2 extender plugs. And I will probably be turning off the occasional CEL with my code editor.

One other thing is underside clearance. If you have as reasonably priced LT is your car lowered? I am interested in lowering springs or coil overs later on but am worried about hitting on speed humps.

I am not hung up on buying from Ebay or anything else. So vendors if you can put something together for me with a returned item or some LT I have not heard of yet, PM me. I would rather support you than some unknown Ebay vendor. Or if you have used items for sale likewise.
You will need front O2 extenders not rear.
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Old 03-12-2011, 10:26 AM   #4
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You will need front O2 extenders not rear.
If you choose not to go with OBX or XS Power. You can get stainless works 1 7/8 with catless midpipes from Apex. Shoot Chase PM.
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Also check with Ivan from Southwest Speed on here. Both Chase from Apex and Ivan from Southwest Speed run great deals.
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Old 03-12-2011, 10:51 AM   #6
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Finally. I have the $$ to spend on LTs.

Here is what I am looking for:
  • Stainless 17/8 lt headers and cats for less than $900

I realize at this price level I will not get the quality and ultimate performance of Kooks and the like. But I am willing to sacrifice a little to save $400+. I understand that some people would never consider anything else but the best for their car. That is not me. I am in this just for fun and I like LTs.

If they were available I would buy OBX since we have some good reviews on those. But for some reason they are not available. I see three or four other no-name stainless LTs on Ebay, anyone have any experience with any of these?

One of the main things I am interested in is fitment. So if I have to take a hammer to my shiny new LTs or to my car, I am not interested.

I do not plan to tune my car. I know I will sacrifice a couple of HP and a little drivability. So I also will be installing rear O2 extender plugs. And I will probably be turning off the occasional CEL with my code editor.

One other thing is underside clearance. If you have as reasonably priced LT is your car lowered? I am interested in lowering springs or coil overs later on but am worried about hitting on speed humps.

I am not hung up on buying from Ebay or anything else. So vendors if you can put something together for me with a returned item or some LT I have not heard of yet, PM me. I would rather support you than some unknown Ebay vendor. Or if you have used items for sale likewise.
Big Flow Exhaust would be a good Option for you shoot me an email for price.

I have them in stock.

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Old 03-12-2011, 12:00 PM   #7
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Big Flow Exhaust would be a good Option for you shoot me an email for price.

I have them in stock.

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Forgot about them. BFE looks to have a very nice setup as well. Definatley look at their stuff.
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Old 03-12-2011, 12:06 PM   #8
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Doug Thorleys?
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Those are great but he said he wanted 1-7/8. DTs are only 1-3/4.
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Doug Thorleys are going for $629 at Southwest Speed and come with the midpipe. Mine are being delivered on Monday! Apparently the Tri-Y design let's them flow as good as 1 7/8. The increase in midrange torque is awesome. If you need cats, they offer a pair of magnaflow hf cats for just $179 more. So just $808 shipped for LTs and hf cats! PM Ivan @ Southwest Speed for a quote.
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Doug Thorleys are going for $629 at Southwest Speed and come with the midpipe. Mine are being delivered on Monday! Apparently the Tri-Y design let's them flow as good as 1 7/8. The increase in midrange torque is awesome. If you need cats, they offer a pair of magnaflow hf cats for just $179 more. So just $808 shipped for LTs and hf cats! PM Ivan @ Southwest Speed for a quote.
Not a bad deal for that setup. I have bought from Ivan before. Great customer service!!
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Old 03-12-2011, 01:20 PM   #12
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Since you don't plan on tuning and you don't mind not having as muh HP, why don't you consider putting on some HF cats. You can get those for $400-$500 and you'll still get a nice kick in the pants. Not as much as LT with a tune but still a nice upgrade. You an always sell them down the road if you decide to get LTs.

As far as answering your question....you can get plenty of LTs for under $900....but that's all you'll get. No connection pipes or ceramic coating. I know I saw some Stainless Works just the other day for like $830.......but that was just the header, no connection pipes.

You might look at Doug Thorley headers. They are a Tri-Y design but there are serveral that like them. If I remember correctly Ivan @ Southwest Speed had them for around $650 at one time. That included some off-road (no cats) connection pipe and I think they are ceramic coated as well. I'm not sure if they are stainless though.

Then there is alway Pacesetters. Supposed to be OK but personally I would go Doug Thorley over Pacesetter. I just have that stigma that Pacesetter is extrememly cheap quality. I have no experience with them to back that up though.
I was hoping to get the LTs and cats for under $900. And you are right about the HF cats by themselves, They are a good move. But my longterm plans are for a tune and a cam so I would like to not have to back track.

The Pacesetters fit well but do not seem to hold up as long as the stainless options from what I have seen on the 4th Gen forums.
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You will need front O2 extenders not rear.
I may be wrong but yes, I need the front O2 extenders like you said to extend the wiring. I also want the rear O2 spacers to reduce the chances of CELs.
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I may be wrong but yes, I need the front O2 extenders like you said to extend the wiring. I also want the rear O2 spacers to reduce the chances of CELs.
What you just said is correct.
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