Header opinions..

well i decided not to get rims, for now..so what i will be looking into are some headers for my 98 Trans am...some how i was focusing on looks but now i want a little more power..lol

so does anyone have any good suggestions for longtube headers...
best bang for your buck kinda thing i guess...

i have a magnaflow exhaust and when i get headers i also want to purchase a off road y-pipe...so what would be a good set-up to match the exhaust..i'm not to sure...

one more question...how much of a power difference would it be from good long tube headers like kooks compared to pacesetters..??
well thanks for all the help

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Since you seem to be looking at mostly bolt-ons...Pacesetters will be great for you.

Kooks are GREAT headers, but for the average bolt-on car, they aren't needed.

I would recommend Pacesetters for you.
Listen to this...Magnaflow catback with a longtube set-up.
YUMMY!!!!
http://www.ls1sounds.com/magnaflow/magnaflow_QTP-LT-ORY_WOT30-80flyby.MPG

man that sounded soo nice...i'm sold..

what could i possibly expect for power and et time do u think pacesetter headers and ory pipe might give me..

and whats the difference between qtp and pacesetter is it how the headers are set up or the material they use...??? idk

also if i go with pacesetter (which i probably am) what kind of coating should i go for...Ceramic???
thanks again

Kooks and QTP are basicly the same. Both are top of the line stainless headers.

Pacesetters are a coated header. They are still stainless...but a lower grade.
Ceramic coating = good stuff on the Pacesetters.
Good stuff at BYUNSPEED!!! (http://byunspeed.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_26_186&products_id=1066&osCsid=d0edabcec5f35f8c2d500fa7482bad83)
Those are what you are looking for.
You will also need a y-pipe. What kind depends on if you need to be able to pass emissions.

nope.. we dont have emissions in florida...so i guess thats a good thing since i'm considering an off road y pipe...
so i'm leaning towards the ceramic longtube pacesetters and a ory pipe to complete my magnaflow exhaust...thats seems to be a pretty good setup
thanks for the help

BTW saw your car in another thread with ur friends cobra have to say very nice trans am

Thank you!!!

Since you don't have to pass emissions and plan on an off-road y-pipe...I would recommend race headers.
Get rid of your EGR and AIR. These motors are clean enough anyways. They basicly just clutter the engine compartment. Hell...the 2001 and 2002 Ls1 F-Bodys didn't even have the EGR system stock.

No emissions = Race headers. (http://byunspeed.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_26_186&products_id=1051&osCsid=ce93b8748cbd7d861bc34ff731fac59f) I believe those would be right. Call Young at byunspeed. Friend of mine here in Colorado. Shipping IS included in the price you see on his site.
You need O2 sensor bungs still, but no EGR/AIR fittings. :wink:



I have ditched the EGR and AIR on mine. :icon16:
And I am supposed to have to pass emissions. Still gotta figure that one out. :lol:

alright sounds like a good idea...so i'm going with the race headers..
the computer will throw off the check engine light...right??
thats ok if it does i'll just get it deleted..

thanks again i'm getting kinda of excited..i been saving up ever since july when i got my car. and now i'm finally being able to make some purchases..
i have the ws9 hood coming in, 3500 stall, and now the headers with y-pipe..
cant wait until its all on...yeahhh
thanks

The EGR and AIR systems will throw codes.
Those codes need to be turned off in your computer. Local tuner can help you out there.