Headers for My Lightning
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Headers for My Lightning
Do I have to find L specific headers for my 2000 or will regular late model 5.4l headers fit? I can't seem to get a straight answer from the speed shops. Any input would be greatly appreciated aswell as any experiences anyone has had installing them. And of course, are they worth it in the performance department? I already have aftermarket exhaust.
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from what i understand being on this board a long time. you are wasting your money with headers. the consensus seems to be , chip, filter, and pulley. headers dont create any measurable gain.
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L/al: Don't tell Totaled headers don't help--they do make a difference after you have done the c/f/p mods--and, maybe a throttle body.
krz: If you get headders, get them from one of the Lightning tuners. These guys know what they are talking about--they race their Ls too. I wouldn't touch a non-L headder--oh, do what Don said--get the long-tube Lightning headders--they do produce additional power. If I can 'find' the $$, I'm getting some too.
Dan
krz: If you get headders, get them from one of the Lightning tuners. These guys know what they are talking about--they race their Ls too. I wouldn't touch a non-L headder--oh, do what Don said--get the long-tube Lightning headders--they do produce additional power. If I can 'find' the $$, I'm getting some too.
Dan
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I have a set of long-tubes for sale.
They are the same ones that TOTALED has. Also have 2 1/2" mandrel bent off-road exhaust to go with it along with a Magnaflow muffler. Top of the line exhaust. Came from Mike Reynolds. The reason why I am selling it is because I am ordering some long-tubes with larger primarys to match ported heads. The system I have now fits perfect if you have stock heads.
They are still in the box. Drop me an e-mail if you are interested.
They are still in the box. Drop me an e-mail if you are interested.
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My 99 came with Basanni headers, the previous owner installed them. Everything I have read says minimal, if any, power increase. They are good to make it sound good though. I wouldn't spend the $$ on it. I'd go with a chip, pullies, etc for sure power increases.
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Originally posted by 01LightninBolt
Darn, i just bought the bassani complete exhaust (headers, cats, catback) for $1600 for no performance gain?
Darn, i just bought the bassani complete exhaust (headers, cats, catback) for $1600 for no performance gain?
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From: Scarborough,Me. USA
01LightninBolt,
Hey it is only money and you can't take it with you. The $1,600.00 that you spent on the FULL BASSANI will make your truck sound great. I have the complete kit on my truck and it sounds great.
Bill
Hey it is only money and you can't take it with you. The $1,600.00 that you spent on the FULL BASSANI will make your truck sound great. I have the complete kit on my truck and it sounds great.
Bill