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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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headers and test pipes

Anybody knows wuts the best headers and test pipes for a g35
 
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 12:18 PM
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What about a exhaust? planning on doing one or already have one?
 
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 12:24 PM
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Although many will say it's not worth the time or money to do the install, the best are DC Headers. Other designs are based on or replicates their design, and construction is usually not as good. And yes, it is that much work to install headers on this car!

Test pipes... look for really good welds.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 12:45 PM
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I'm picking up an injen exhaust and I heard Megan racing test pipes are good?
 
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 12:46 PM
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How much the DC headers run bout anybody know and do u get any power out if it?
 
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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Unless you plan on trying to get the most out of a supercharger, don't bother with headers. They will sound great on the car but the cost isn't worth it.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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Yea in the future I'm planing to add a vortex supercharger is good to get headers?
 
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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^If you've got the money to spend then sure
 
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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Yea I wanna build a full exhaust
 
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 11:21 PM
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I'd skip the Megan test pipes and go for something with better welds. And the headers aren't going to make much power at all unless you're sc'd, but is going to cost a lot to get installed. If you plan on doing the install yourself... good luck... we pulled my motor to install my headers because it seemed to be the simplest way to install them.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 11:37 PM
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tomei expreme
 
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 11:40 PM
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Since you live in CA. are you aware they've started on the spot roadside smog checks? If you're caught with test pipes you could have your ride impounded and receive a $1200+ fine....$1200 fine plus impound fees $300 per day will add up quickly. Is that really worth running test pipes? At least with HFCs you'll pass the sniffer test and you won't be stopped....your choice!
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 11:56 PM
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Gary. U know anyone that's been busted yet.? Or where these smog stations have been set up.? I heard u can refuse the test...
 
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 11:51 AM
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Florida ftw...no sniffers here (except for the other kind) hehe... but ya DC headers are really good and if you can get away with it Megan test pipes, or like Gary said the ART pipes are really good and pass your regulations...
 
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by dofu
Although many will say it's not worth the time or money to do the install, the best are DC Headers. Other designs are based on or replicates their design, and construction is usually not as good. And yes, it is that much work to install headers on this car!

Test pipes... look for really good welds.
the best are DC headers? i hope you are joking...
 
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