Headers worth it?

[Popo5ohh]

Been going back and forth on this. I have a 16gt with 3k miles on it. Basic bolt on car. Pmas. Lund tune and corsa extremes. Are headers worth the cost on a bolt on car? How much power am i looking at and will it definetly toss my warranty out window? I used to work for my ford dealer so they are pretty reasonable about it i think if i ever needed it

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[Friesian]

seems like headers are worth about 15rwhp

 

[pro 5.0]

Long tubes and Corsa extremes will be really loud.

 

[angermgmt14]

I was in the same boat as you are. 16GT 4k miles, Lund tune and Corsa extreme. For me, it was worth it. I was looking for just a bit more power and lots more Corsa Extreme!

 

[Popo5ohh]

Any vids? Im thinking texas speed or stainless power

 

[4V Mayhem]

Your warranty is already out the window, lol!! I feel that LT headers are pretty much always worth it if you can get them at a good price and can do some/most of the install by yourself. Go for it!!

 

[Taneras]

Been going back and forth on this. I have a 16gt with 3k miles on it. Basic bolt on car. Pmas. Lund tune and corsa extremes. Are headers worth the cost on a bolt on car? How much power am i looking at and will it definetly toss my warranty out window? I used to work for my ford dealer so they are pretty reasonable about it i think if i ever needed it

Tough to say on the warranty, but if you've done what you've done so far to your car I don't think the headers would be the mod that would break your warranty.

Tough to say on the horsepower gains too. I think catted are good for around 10-15rwhp and catless are good for 15-20rwhp. Which doesn't sound like a lot, but I can tell a difference. My Premium auto GT with CAI, Lund flexfuel tune with E85, and catless headers runs a 12 flat at 118mph. Which doesn't sound that great, but the track I usually run doesn't prep well much past 60-100ft. I get nasty tire spin at 35ish mph, have to let off a half second, then get back in it. I really think my car is good for 11.8 @ 120mph if I don't lose traction.

Also catless headers with corsa extreme is nasty loud. I like it, but I'm willing to bet for 90% of car fans its too loud for them personally. I do get a lot of compliments, though.

 

[Popo5ohh]

Im thinking catless and getting small resonators to rid any unwanted rasp

 

[armykyle1 [HACKED ACCOUNT]

Headers will make you smile Everytime you drive the car.

 

[Popo5ohh]

Guess i have no choice then. So catted or catless and texas speed or stainless power

 

[xXANCHORMONXx]

Stay catted.

I've had multiple cars catless and found there was minimal if any gains going catless.

Having less smell is fantastic

 

[4V Mayhem]

I prefer catless. My other Muscle Car is catless and the fumes are barely noticeable.

I chose SP over TSP because the SP set-up has everything you need including the extensions. And I got the XL connection so I can cut my catback and turn it into a full 3 inch system. But whichever route you go I'm sure you'll be more than pleased with the results!! Good luck with it!!

 

[MyFirst5.0]

catlless ftw..esp on e85. car smells delicious. if you run any header but kooks on e85 you will have to relocated your o2s..just fyi

 

[Chameleon]

Yes, absolutely. Can't wait to get mine.

 

[Dominant1]

Yes even if headers made no gains the sound is worth having!

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