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Old 07-20-07, 08:50 PM
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Question Need advice whith se headers

So i have been wanting to buy some headers for my gsl-se, but i don't want it to be loud i know it will change the sound i just don't want to catch too much atten,I want more horse pwr and a nice tune. What do u guys recomment?
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Old 07-20-07, 09:40 PM
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All headers make the exhaust louder, it's what you put behind them that affects the sound level and power gains.
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go with an RB setup if you got the money. You can also do an RB header, small round magnaflow as a resonator, high flow cat for extra silence (and if emissions needed), then get a stock dimension magnaflow for the muffler. sound should be real nice.
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Please do a search with the terms RB header, or Exhaust systems. This topic is getting beat to death on a regular basis. :-)
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Thanks gentlemens for ur fast response! now i have to figure out what to buy first.
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While the Magnaflows are frequently recommended, I have done so myself, I'm beginning to turn away from them in favor of the Borlas. Reason being, the Borlas do a much better job of reducing noise and last longer. I have a Magnaflow here in the shop that came off of kgray's SA, he installed 2 of them. The rear one is toast. It burnt up internally and when shaken, I can hear the melted bits of packing rattle inside the casing.

This came as a total surprise to me as I never thought they would give out in such a manner, especially when used as the rear muffler. While the Borlas are a bit more expensive, in the long run they will pay off with the noise reduction and longevity. It's the preferred pre-silencer for the TII and 3rd gen members.

You can buy the full RB system and drop 7-900 bucks, or pick up the RB header and fab up the rest for less money if you can do your own work of have a reasonably priced muffler shop you can deal with.
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If I were you, I would get a used Racing Beat header and presilencer and have a borla at the end with all new 2.5" thick wall mandrel bent tubing. This can save you money, have good performance, and also a great sound.
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Thanks Again guys! That sounds like a awesome plan. Im already talking to somebody that has a used header.
Now I just need a silencer and the borla.
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