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Old 08-25-2011, 12:34 AM
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should i get headers for my G?

i have nismo cold air intake, and exhaust, y-downpipe and borla mufflers. should i get headers? are they worth it honestly? if so what brand headers??
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Old 08-25-2011, 12:38 AM
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If you are on a tight budget or don't plan on supercharging later, no.

If you have bottomless pockets then get them because they sound great.
 
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Old 08-25-2011, 12:40 AM
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yahh im not gonna turbo or supercharge... what you think i should do then? what else?
 
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Berk HFCs
 
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Old 08-25-2011, 12:46 AM
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Consider the cost of headers plus install and the end result....2 to 4 RWHP. Now think about where the restriction is in your exhaust system....here's a clue "The OE Cats!" Replacing them with BERK'S HFCs will give you a gain of 8 RWHP at a cost less than $600 which includes install, less if you can DIY. And they're legal (50 states) with no stinky exhaust like test pipes!
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Old 08-25-2011, 12:49 AM
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really? i heard stillen is very good brand, should i get stillen hfc?
 
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Old 08-25-2011, 12:55 AM
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really? i heard stillen is very good brand, should i get stillen hfc?
No Stillen doesn't make their own cats, they're probably made by Magnaflow like their exhaust systems. Check our MARKETPLACE under vendor exhaust for the best price on BERK'S, you won't be sorry!
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Old 08-25-2011, 01:03 AM
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yah i founnd them not bad good price too. any other ideas gary??
 
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Old 08-25-2011, 01:14 AM
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And they're legal! (50 states)
Any tampering of a car's emissions equipment is "illegal", at least in CA: http://dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d16_5/vc38391.htm
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yahh im not gonna turbo or supercharge... what you think i should do then? what else?
Install averages $500 for minimal gains, not worth it unless money isn't an issue. HFCs or straight pipes should be your next mod.
 
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Old 08-25-2011, 01:24 AM
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Shawn, people talking about the HFC's is right. When I installed my HFC's I did feel the car pull a little bit more at higher RPM's. It was not dramatic, but I did notice it. I put headers on, and the only thing I noticed was that exhaust tone being amplified and a bit crispier which I thought was great. Honestly, if you want to add small amount of hp and a better sounding exhaust system. Just get some test pipes, and I believe they aren't that expensive. GL...
 
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Old 08-25-2011, 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by gary c
No Stillen doesn't make their own cats, they're probably made by Magnaflow like their exhaust systems. Check our MARKETPLACE under vendor exhaust for the best price on BERK'S, you won't be sorry!
Gary
I think they are Magnaflow. My buddy went with MF on his Audi and it was pretty sick.
 
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Old 08-25-2011, 01:26 AM
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+1 not legal in cali.... And get ART pipes if your replacing your cats. And as everybody else said headers are not worth the pia install
 
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