MT0911

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Hey guys, whats going on? I have a question. Right now I'm running the Vibrant Header/ Downpipe Combo + Magnaflow 2.5" Catback Exhaust. My question is..... Near the end of summer I plan on going OTT Stage 3 and I'm planning on getting a 2.8" Pulley for the TVS + Meth Kit + Tune. My current mods are in my sig (I'm ordering in soon* Dual Pass/ Option B + Wideband and Interceptor Gauges) and I think I'll be fine as far as supporting mods go but after doing a lot of searching around (of course knowing that with the TVS forcing more air in obviously needs supporting mods to force the air back out) I'm thinking I would benefit greatly from converting to a 3" header/ downpipe/ full exhaust along with this TVS setup. I was looking into this ZZP Header Downpipe Combo and its seems to be a great deal but I keep hearing about this leak issue with the 2 bolt flange and some mention that ZZP has fixed this issue but others claiming they're still having problems. What is the word on this combo? Did ZZP fix this issue or am I likely to run into the same problem? and as for the exhaust I figure IF I do in fact run this ZZP Header/ Downpipe combo I might as well run the full set up with the ZZP 3" Stainless Steel Catback Exhaust and I was wondering what you all think about it. Would this be a worthy setup for what I'm looking for? Reliable, and gets the job done or likely to run into problems?

Also any recommendations on the different options would be nice. I'm not trying to cheap it out, I'm planning on getting all the 304 Stainless options for the header and downpipe + get the 3" downpipe, 3" bolt in exit (on the ZZP site it says specifically 3" downpipe with bolt in 3" exit should only be selected with our 3" catback system.) and I'm going to get the option to add the extra O2 Bung for Wideband. And I am planning on getting the Magnaflow cat for the downpipe as well as the Magnaflow resonator on the exhaust. I'm thinking this set up will be great but I want to know what do you all think?

ZZP Header/Downpipe Combo:
http://www.zzperformance.com/cobalt_...ts1.php?id=545

ZZP 3" Stainless Steel LSJ Catback Exhaust:
http://www.zzperformance.com/cobalt_...=804&catid=155

By the way, thanks to whoever decides to chime in and comment on my thoughts! You all take care....

qwikredline

your plan sounds noisyand leaky ! lol

glen229

iTrader: (4)

its hit or miss with a leaky combo, i got one when i was s/c and it was fine, my friend got one and it was a whole mess of headaches trying to fix

MT0911

iTrader: (7)

I thought so lol you have any recommendations on anything else I should look into? Thanks haha

Honestly I'm seriously rethinking the plan and I had a feeling I would get feedback like this about it being noisy and leak issues (thats why I decided to post it lol). Should I just stick to what I have on right now (Vibrant Header/ Downpipe + Magnaflow Exhaust) or is there anything else worth looking into?? Thanks guys

qwikredline

too bad you got poly mounts it will vibrate a lot doesnt help. I would stick with what you have if you are happy if and when you go TVS u can upgrade there should be better stuff around in a short while

MT0911

iTrader: (7)

^^ I'm thinking even tho it might be pricey I might go with the complete Hahn Header/ Downpipe/ Exhuast... Any thoughts?

07MetallicSC

iTrader: (16)

hahn is where its at. got my vote for that!

MT0911

iTrader: (7)

Thats what I hear so I've leaning towards that (just a lil more expensive than what I wanted to spend) but header + downpipe + exhaust are important so might as well not try to be cheap about it. lol

07MetallicSC

iTrader: (16)

thats a good way of thinking!

ziggity

Just keep your vibrant setup and get a new catback.

bubba_jay

iTrader: (1)

clear image auto works too!

Tennpenn83

i had zzp's mid-length header/dp. it leaked. so i sent it back to get fixed. when i got it back with their "updated" design, it still leaked.

buy a clear image/vibrant header and your choice exhaust

MT0911

iTrader: (7)

Well I was thinking about keeping the Vibrant and just getting the Hahn 3" Catback Exhaust and bolting it on but I feel like it would be more beneficial towards the future set up to just replace the Vibrant header and downpipe with Hahn 3" header and downpipe + add on the Hahn 3" catback. Although I do think it is a lot of money to be spent for a 0.5" difference (+ I am quite happy with the Vibrant setup as of now) but from searching around I know it would be better for the car in general health wise AND the setup I plan on getting will yield better numbers. I'm just looking for a good setup that I'd be happy with and not have problems bothering me (like the ZZP leaking issue). I have heard clear image is great too though. Any word on that? I really am leaning towards the Hahn setup... but man it's gonna cost... lol

bubba_jay

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clear image is awesome and decently priced. Its what I have. Only thing that sucked was the wait time because they build in batches. Was definitely worth the wait though. xD

meyers3261

i too am looking for new headers and dp. the vibrant package looks good and provides descent hp but hahn is such a reliable source

MT0911

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The Vibrant setup that Im running does the job and I've had zero problems with it but definitely like you said Hahn is pretty reputable and like 07MetallicSC said Hahn is definitely where its at right now. I'm thinking for me I'm going to go ahead a pick up the Hahn header downpipe and exhaust just to get a complete clean setup. right now I'm just looking for somewhere that has the best prices.

07MetallicSC

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TTR has good prices on hahn. pm aaron and tell him i sent you

MT0911

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Hey thanks man! I'm thinking about purchasing the header and downpipe sometime in march and the exhaust shortly afterwards so definitely I'll PM Aaron and let him know my plan and tell him you recommended TTR (always a good experience dealing with them)and see what happens... Thanks

jrzdude

iTrader: (2)

So will the Vibrant Header/DP will bolt right up to a Hahn 3" catback? I'm considering this over a complete ZZP setup. thanks!

HunterKiller89

iTrader: (1)

i have a ZZP midlength header.dp combo with 3" catless DP for sale.. Never had a single leak issue, so all the mounting surfaces are purdy damn flat. lol.

jrzdude

iTrader: (2)

how many miles? O2 bung for wideband? how much?

TurboTechRacing

iTrader: (24)

As long as you order both items through us, we will make sure the Vibrant kit, will bolt right up to the Hahn 3" cat back....

jrzdude

iTrader: (2)

Can you guys put a o2 bung on there for wideband?