06-01-2013, 02:43 PM | #1 |
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Difference Between Headers And Open Headers?
If i am correct, i think open headers are just headers with no cats? Which voids warranty. Which sound better with the JBA Cat back? I know open headers is a lot louder but does it make it sound worst? Also there is no emission where I live.
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06-01-2013, 02:56 PM | #2 |
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Open headers is headers with no exhaust pipe behind them...
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06-01-2013, 03:01 PM | #3 |
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Would headers with an electrical cut out be considered "open"?
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Does someone have a picture of the underside to explain more because I don't understand.
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Thank you for the quick response. I was considering an electrical cut out so I could keep my cats and thus pass smog if need be but still get the performance gain and sound of open headers when I want them. Do you think I am on the right track with that idea or have any better insight?
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06-01-2013, 03:14 PM | #8 |
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So open headers are no cats and sound a lot louder and better?
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06-01-2013, 03:17 PM | #9 |
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Not exactly. Open headers are no cats and no exhaust - and they're also stupid loud.
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Headers and no cats is pretty dang loud
Not a now, but before next May I'm getting cut outs, no doubt in my mind
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Better is all in personal preference. But yes they are a lot louder and do provide better exhaust flow.
A personal experience of mine in my roommates 02 trans am with a mechanical cut out (same as open headers) led me to like the sound in small doses. That's one reason a electric cut out has me interested since you can flip a switch and quiet her down. That experience also taught me that Nissans, Infinitis, BMW's, and Fords have more sensative car alarms than other companies.....
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06-01-2013, 03:20 PM | #12 |
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Ok so I am not doing open headers. I want to Put the JBA catback with headers
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And before you ask, YES a tune and headers will void your warranty but a cat back shouldn't
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