Which Headers should I get?

[JP2002LS1]

I have a 1999 Z28, A4, engine is stock, just a lid. I want longtubes and I will eventually do ported heads and cam.

First, I am of the belief that headers will actually increase my fuel mileage. What do you guys think?

I plan to do non-emission headers and off-road Y-pipe and then get a basic tune to tune out the egr, etc. I will have to get another tune when I get around to heads/cam but that probably won't be until fall.

Which of these headers do you guys reccomend?

http://www.lpparts.com/3201/3243.html
These are stainless and I like the Y-pipe design.

http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=899&catid=45
These are ceramic coated.

I am leaning toward the stainless for durability reasons. They are about equal in price. What do you guys think?

Thanks,

John

[lozanoa11]

i would get the tsp's for the ceramic coating but thats just me

[DETROITMUSCLE]

Pacetters will be the same for less. Never seen the first ones you posted though but they look very nice.

[s.reef]

i would go with the ceramic coated...if money is an issue look into the pacesetters.

[BP_Z28]

if those are your only choices.....ceramic coated are alot better

[JoeliusZ28]

i gained 2-3 mpg with my Longtubes on an LT1.

[JP2002LS1]

I have also considered Pacesetters. I know the ceramic coating will decrease under hood temps. but the stainless steel will last a lot longer and won't rust or flake like I have seen some ceramic headers do. The TSP's also are 1 7/8 primaries as opposed to the others with 1 3/4 primaries. I'm not sure if I will ever need the larger primaries or if they will hur my low end torque.

Thanks for your opinions, please keep them coming.

[MarkIV427]

Headers running into a single exhaust pipe are a waste of time & money.

[shawnc16]

Headers running into a single exhaust pipe are a waste of time & money.

BS... you can easily run a single 3" catback on a 1,000 hp car without issues... and 4" catbacks are available although they are overkill.

[MarkIV427]

oh stop it! i'm gonna get sick if you keep making me laugh!

[1BadMoFo]

how much do you drive your car?

I have Jet Hot LT's and love them. They were relatively cheap, great fit, and look awesome with that jet hot coating. almost like a polish.

[shawnc16]

oh stop it! i'm gonna get sick if you keep making me laugh!

Apparently yur not up to date on modern performance. A high flowing 3 inch catback on a supra making 1200 hp aint bad...