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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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Best Header and Down Pipe?

What are the best headers and down pipe out there? Cause I'm lookin to get these for my car.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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Best? Hmm.....I think the Vibrant header/downpipe is a way sick combo. My friend Chris (NamedGobalt) has them on his SS/SC.

I have the CA header/XTC 2.5" de-cat downpipe on my car and I love it as well, but its not a purty as the Vibrant setup.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 01:52 PM
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Is vibrant ceramic? Cause I heard that's the best with managing temps.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Ducky22287
Is vibrant ceramic? Cause I heard that's the best with managing temps.
You can get a cermaic coating on the Vibrant set up I believe.

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Best? Hmm.....I think the Vibrant header/downpipe is a way sick combo. My friend Chris (NamedGobalt) has them on his SS/SC.

I have the CA header/XTC 2.5" de-cat downpipe on my car and I love it as well, but its not a purty as the Vibrant setup.
I am thikning about going catless...key words


Thinking about

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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 01:56 PM
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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the hahn system is probably one of the best you can get. i got quoted 1400 for the header, downpipe, and cat-back... not sure about just the header and downpipe. they sound amazing too.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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flex pipe FTL =)

im in the mood for starting **** today lol i kno someone else will chime in on the issue.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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On a 2.4L 3" would be overkill.

The vibrant is also a 4-2-1 set up whereas the CA one is a 4-1
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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vibrant has some awsome quality. But you get what you pay for. And i love my vibrant set up no cel, and sounds mean and deep
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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ur comparison should be Vibrant or ZZP, in tht case

Vibrant hands down
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by originaladrian
ur comparison should be Vibrant or ZZP, in tht case

Vibrant hands down
Why not CA?

Their header makes power as does their DPs.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by steddy2112
Why not CA?

Their header makes power as does their DPs.
don get me wrong i LOVE CA

i would choose the longer tube headers 80% of the time. the Vibrant is the perfect mid size for good gains across the powerband.

while the pacesetter would be considered long tube

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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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Weapon R header is a sweet looking piece too but its a little big for NA
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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I really want the hahns but I was reading and the 3'' exhaust is made for cars that put out 250+ hp. And mine is pretty much stock for the most part. Does vibrant make a ceramic header?
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by steddy2112
Weapon R header is a sweet looking piece too but its a little big for NA
<<^^^ CONGRATS on the 5th digit <<< just noticed
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by steddy2112
On a 2.4L 3" would be overkill.

The vibrant is also a 4-2-1 set up whereas the CA one is a 4-1
I agree. I was just posting pics up b/c to give him a reference of what they look like.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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BTW what car is this going on? if ur not an LSJ u need some backpressure
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by originaladrian
BTW what car is this going on? if ur not an LSJ u need some backpressure
I'd imagine a 2.4SS/G5 GT considering its posted in the 2.4L Performance Tech section.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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Lol yea, a 2.4
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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doh! ok, ya u need some back pressure, 3" is to big
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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CA header and xtc dp with cat get my vote
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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CA header and xtc dp with cat get my vote
does tht DP have flex pipe? JW
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by originaladrian
does tht DP have flex pipe? JW
i think so, let me find a pic...

here they are:


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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by PenguinPIE
i think so, let me find a pic...

here they are:


Thats a Vibrant....he was asking about the XTC downpipe.
Originally Posted by originaladrian
does tht DP have flex pipe? JW
Refer to my post on the first page. I have pictures of both the Vibrant and the XTC downpipes. And yes, they both have flexpipes.

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