headers for vortec heads ?

**Joe87** · 01-12-2005, 07:47 PM

what kind of headers are u guys runnin? Theyre are a million different kinds just like anything else, do you all have a preference or tried different ones and like some better?? let me know what u think

**97Chebbie** · 01-12-2005, 07:51 PM

As far as good midlength to full length headers good brands are Thorley, The Other Guys, and Lapole. These brands may seem pricey, but are high quality and would go great w/ a supercharger or other big mod down the road. As far as something that doesn't cost too much Gibson headers are supposed to be good. I'll probably go w/ some Thorley Tri-Y's when I get to the point I think I need headers.

**Stroker 1500** · 01-13-2005, 01:14 AM

Originally Posted by 97Chebbie

As far as good midlength to full length headers good brands are Thorley, The Other Guys, and Lapole. These brands may seem pricey, but are high quality and would go great w/ a supercharger or other big mod down the road. As far as something that doesn't cost too much Gibson headers are supposed to be good. I'll probably go w/ some Thorley Tri-Y's when I get to the point I think I need headers.

When my engine was stock i would say that the headers made the biggest improvement in power, i would recomend them to anyone as a first mod with exhaust... I ran the thorleys, and the sotp was SOOOO much better.. Not to mention it went from me losing to a car i always raced by about 2.5 cars to being dead even

**97Chebbie** · 01-13-2005, 01:31 AM

Originally Posted by rcfast

When my engine was stock i would say that the headers made the biggest improvement in power, i would recomend them to anyone as a first mod with exhaust... I ran the thorleys, and the sotp was SOOOO much better.. Not to mention it went from me losing to a car i always raced by about 2.5 cars to being dead even

Yeah, but it's kinda costly for just one thing. I'm mostly holding off because I have pretty good performance w/ the Wester's PCM and want to spend $$ on getting the exterior looking better. $600+ for a set of ceramic coated headers is a bit much to be paying right now for just one item. However, if you got the $$ and you want headers they are definately a good investment.