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Camaro559 · 01-17-2014, 11:10 AM

Im looking into purchasing some headers, not real sure on what to buy. I already have a full exhaust system but its stock headers. I was that bbk is not that bad but never heard of them. Just hoping to get some more opinions.!

sscamaro · 01-17-2014, 11:39 AM

I prefer Kooks, but any of these 3 are good. Kooks, Stainless Works or American Racing.

2012-1822 · 01-17-2014, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sscamaro

any of these 3 are good. Kooks, Stainless Works or American Racing.

I agree with that. When I was researching I found people said just make sure they are made out of tick steel, I think all of those are the 304 steel or something, I might be talking out of my butt, some who knows could chime in. But I think Pfadt is the same.

I ended up with American Racing, out of the "quality ones" its the one I found the best price on at the time.

OK2DRUL · 01-17-2014, 12:16 PM

I think any of the big four Kooks, American Racing, Pfadt, and Stainless Works are of good quality. Maryland Speed has probably the best prices on Kooks. I'm going with American Racing as my local shop told me they were having problems with fitment from Pfadt. They're more pricey, but I'm a proponent of you get what you pay for.

ABMLS3 · 01-17-2014, 12:32 PM

I have stainless works long tube headers for sale message me if intrested

Spartan01 · 01-17-2014, 12:39 PM

According to Apex Chase, Stainless Works will be your best bet. Sorry I forget exactly which post.
Then you have to decide what thickness, 1 3/4, 1 7/8, or 2 inches,
then 4 into 1, or Tri-Y (4 into 2 into 1.

Apex Chase made a GREAT thread about this that explains eveything really well.
Once you get your headers, you need to get your Cut outs. Greatest sound ever, AND 7 RWHP when open

ssmike · 01-17-2014, 12:51 PM

I have Dynatech long tube headers with high flow cats on my 2010 and I'm happy with them. Comparable to the others mentioned above. Good fit and finish!

Apex Motorsports · 01-17-2014, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro559

Im looking into purchasing some headers, not real sure on what to buy. I already have a full exhaust system but its stock headers. I was that bbk is not that bad but never heard of them. Just hoping to get some more opinions.!

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Originally Posted by Spartan01

Apex Chase made a GREAT thread about this that explains eveything really well.

Thanks! Check out this thread Camaro559 and if you have any questions afterwards feel free to hit me up or give us a call.

Choosing The Right Long Tube Headers

ModBargains.com · 01-17-2014, 01:15 PM

Stainless works in my book. Good cost, and man they're pretty:

Dexman1349 · 01-17-2014, 01:25 PM

My original research into headers pointed me at Stainless Works / Stainless Power, simply because of the cost factor. Most headers of the same size will perform the same, so in essence you're only paying for the name or the "show" factor (which BTW, you can't really see the headers very well if you have the engine cover on). I ended up buying the Kooks because Maryland Speed hooked me up with a killer package deal for the full exhaust + CAI.

Joe@CPR.com · 01-17-2014, 01:35 PM

Kooks or Pfadt is what we prefer here

mikeyg36 · 01-17-2014, 03:12 PM

ARH and a tune from Matt@FSP.

BlaqWhole · 01-17-2014, 03:35 PM

Don't be fooled. There are a LOT more than 4 brands that make good quality headers. A lot more. I can probably name 10 off the top of my head. ARH, Kooks, SW/SP, Granatelli, BBK, JBA, SLP, LG, TSP, Dynatech...that is 10, technically 11 but I counted SW/SP as 1. And there are a bunch that are not the best but still good. Don't fall into the hype thinking that there are only 4 headers on the planet that are worthwhile. Shop around and you'll see. As far as performance, not one company has yet proven that their header makes more power than even the cheapest header. Just sayin...

MarylandSpeed · 01-17-2014, 03:59 PM

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01-17-2014, 11:10 AM	#1
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01-17-2014, 12:39 PM	#6
Spartan01 Drives: Evil Eva, 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Falls Church, Virginia Posts: 3,600	According to Apex Chase, Stainless Works will be your best bet. Sorry I forget exactly which post. Then you have to decide what thickness, 1 3/4, 1 7/8, or 2 inches, then 4 into 1, or Tri-Y (4 into 2 into 1. Apex Chase made a GREAT thread about this that explains eveything really well. Once you get your headers, you need to get your Cut outs. Greatest sound ever, AND 7 RWHP when open __________________ "You simply cannot trust quotes found on the internet." -Abraham Lincoln Last edited by Spartan01; 01-17-2014 at 01:33 PM.

01-17-2014, 01:25 PM	#10
Dexman1349 2010 2SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 1,482	My original research into headers pointed me at Stainless Works / Stainless Power, simply because of the cost factor. Most headers of the same size will perform the same, so in essence you're only paying for the name or the "show" factor (which BTW, you can't really see the headers very well if you have the engine cover on). I ended up buying the Kooks because Maryland Speed hooked me up with a killer package deal for the full exhaust + CAI. __________________ 2/7/2014: 419 hp, 419 tq Cosmetic: ZL1 front w/mailslot, painted stripes, powdercoated SS rims, tow hook, and full chrome delete Suspension: Pfadt subframe bushings, Pfadt rear UCA bushings, Z28 Upper control arms, Spohn trailing arms with BMR trailing arm & differential bushings, ZL1 Toe Rods and springs, Prothane radius arm inserts & steering rack bushing, Pfadt Sport front sway, FE4 conversion w/ DS rear sway, Pfadt strut brace Drivetrain: RMCR tune, CAI intake, Kooks headers, hi-flo cats & exhaust, VMAX TB, ZL1 fuel pump, LSR Tri-Ax shifter Bumblebee Racecar Build

01-17-2014, 11:39 AM	#2
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	I prefer Kooks, but any of these 3 are good. Kooks, Stainless Works or American Racing.

01-17-2014, 12:16 PM	#4
OK2DRUL ace5.org (Atlanta Club) Drives: 2010 Black/IOM 2SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: St. Simons Island, GA Posts: 1,011	I think any of the big four Kooks, American Racing, Pfadt, and Stainless Works are of good quality. Maryland Speed has probably the best prices on Kooks. I'm going with American Racing as my local shop told me they were having problems with fitment from Pfadt. They're more pricey, but I'm a proponent of you get what you pay for.

01-17-2014, 12:51 PM	#7
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,841	I have Dynatech long tube headers with high flow cats on my 2010 and I'm happy with them. Comparable to the others mentioned above. Good fit and finish!

01-17-2014, 01:15 PM	#9
ModBargains.com Drives: Widebody 2013 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd. Unit C, La Habra, Ca 90631 Posts: 2,845	Stainless works in my book. Good cost, and man they're pretty:

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Joe@CPR.com Account Suspended Drives: 03 vette, 94 trans am, 04 gto Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 993	Kooks or Pfadt is what we prefer here

01-17-2014, 03:12 PM	#12
mikeyg36 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #533 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Posts: 6,732	ARH and a tune from Matt@FSP.

01-17-2014, 03:35 PM	#13
BlaqWhole Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 7,692	Don't be fooled. There are a LOT more than 4 brands that make good quality headers. A lot more. I can probably name 10 off the top of my head. ARH, Kooks, SW/SP, Granatelli, BBK, JBA, SLP, LG, TSP, Dynatech...that is 10, technically 11 but I counted SW/SP as 1. And there are a bunch that are not the best but still good. Don't fall into the hype thinking that there are only 4 headers on the planet that are worthwhile. Shop around and you'll see. As far as performance, not one company has yet proven that their header makes more power than even the cheapest header. Just sayin...

01-17-2014, 03:59 PM	#14
MarylandSpeed Account Suspended Drives: 2012 ZL1 & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,378	Feel free to call us if you have any questions! 443-730-9428