Power loss with headers

[Hector247]

I had my Stainless Power LT headers installed and I feel like I lost power. :(
I haven't put it on a Dyno yet to compare but it seems pretty noticeable to me. They sound great but I'm just not moving. And if you are wondering I did update the tune with Steeda for the long tubes. Any ideas?

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[craigsix]

you just gotta get used to the new mod. you made more lowend torque with the restrictive stock cats and small pipes but now you make more mid and upper end power. drive it like you stole it for a couple days.

 

[2015 Silver GT]

Something is definitely wrong.

 

[Zodiac]

Something sounds off. Seriously though I want to hear vids of headers and solo now!

 

[Nazgul]

Your likely being fooled by the extra noise. The car is much louder with headers and you mind associates that extra volume with extra power. I felt the same way when I put mine on too. Trust me your making extra power it's just higher in the Rev range.

 

[Fordified302-4v]

Just turn up the sensitivity on the throttle response and the feeling will all come back. Absolutely no power loss with long tubes.:cheers:

 

[Hector247]

Just turn up the sensitivity on the throttle response and the feeling will all come back. Absolutely no power loss with long tubes.:cheers:

This may be a stupid question but how exactly do I turn up the sensitivity on the throttle response.

 

[Hector247]

I'm thinking it's the tune, might be time to switch to Lund!

 

[Mikeg4572]

I had the same issue. It was tune.

 

[dev1360]

Longtube headers shine in the low end torque and increased power across the entire range. I'd have the tune checked, or calibrate your butt dyno.

 

[GSLSE20B]

Check your knock count , probably tapping the A/C bracket

 

[Poppacapp]

Check your knock count , probably tapping the A/C bracket

^^ This... check the a/c bracket bolt on the passenger side near the header. Known issue.

 

[MikeyPee]

I gained through the the entire powerband. Best mod yet....

 

[beefcake]

all things being equal, headers won't lose power, you need to check fuel, logs before and after, etc.

 

[Doctor Fishtail]

you just gotta get used to the new mod. you made more lowend torque with the restrictive stock cats and small pipes but now you make more mid and upper end power. drive it like you stole it for a couple days.

This ^^^^^ Craig is correct and this is normal. Your power band has just moved and it will take a bit to get used to. Nothing to worry about.

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