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ZZP Mid length header or Hahn shorty header?

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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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ZZP Mid length header or Hahn shorty header?

***EDIT: BOTH OF THESE ARE NOW FOR SALE!*** ZZP mid length **SOLD** $325 shipped OBO for the Hahn Shorty ($525+shipping new). Both headers were used for less than 6 months before the owners traded their SS/SC's in. The Hahn Shorty is stainless. It was painted by the previous owner to make it "pretty" for selling it. lol. ***I WILL ONLY ACCEPT PAYMENT BY PAYPAL***. PM me if you have any questions.

I have purchased 2 used headers from members on our local club site. I am going to keep one and re-sell the other. I am currently running the stock header and DP with a Hahn 3" catback. I plan on getting GM Stage 3 in the near future, so for the header experts out there, which should I keep and why? Thanks. ***EDIT: BOTH OF THESE ARE NOW FOR SALE!

Header #1: ZZP Mid length header/DP
-1.5" primaries
-ceramic coated header
-2.5" stainless DP
-extra 02 bung for wideband (plug included)


Header #2: Hahn shorty
-stainless 1-5/8" primaries
-bolts up to stock size DP


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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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Well.. personally i like the hahn shorty header better..

but the mid length will gain you more through out the entire rpm range..

the shorty header, more up top.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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Wow that shorty header from hahn is sexy. Ide say the midlegth though for gains.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by burnrubr88
Wow that shorty header from hahn is sexy. Ide say the midlegth though for gains.
yes yes.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ShortStack
Well.. personally i like the hahn shorty header better..

but the mid length will gain you more through out the entire rpm range..

the shorty header, more up top.
Thanks. I am a little concerned about the ZZP flex pipe breaking. They have a warning on their website that says if you don't use solid engine and trans mounts, the flex may break and it won't be covered by warranty.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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i never had a problem with my flex pipe even before i had my mount but they did changed how they put the flex pipe on do you know how old the one you have is
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Toon'd06
Go with the one with the larger primaries to remove the exhaust as quickly as possible from the head, it will yield you the best gains...

The midlength will get you more power throughout the powerband though!

I have had a ZZP d/p on my car for a year and a half with NO issues with it at all!
The holes on the flange of the ZZP header that mount to the block are WAY bigger than the ones on the Hahn header. How much will that effect performance?

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i never had a problem with my flex pipe even before i had my mount but they did changed how they put the flex pipe on do you know how old the one you have is
It was made in July or August I believe.

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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Toon'd06
The holes?? You mean the primaries? I'll take the HAHN shorty off your hands though!
The openings in the mounting flange. This is the Hahn. I don't have pics of the ZZP, but they are bigger.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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that is for a 2.2 or a 2.4 go with the zzp
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:35 PM
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They could be opened up a bit with a die grinder and some patience I guess.

Originally Posted by Bl4des
that is for a 2.2 or a 2.4 go with the zzp
Hahn only makes one header for the Cobalts. It was on an SS/SC before. It says on the Hahn site that it was designed EXCLUSIVELY for the 2.0 LSJ.

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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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^^ tey are both for a 2.2 or 2.4...lol The LSJ ZZP has 1.75" primaries. I would go with ZZP cause it clears up your downpipe bottleneck as well
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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Well.. hahns primaries are bigger than zzps (the tubes itself)...

Why dont you try them out first?... then decide..

ZZP ... only because id like mid length
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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i just look at hahns website it is made for the ss/sc but the holes just look to small
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Toon'd06
someone also painted it too.... it's supposedly stainless steel... look at their site!
The previous owner painted it to make it pretty for selling it! lol

Which one would be louder in the cabin?

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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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y dont you try them both
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Bl4des
y dont you try them both
Because I don't want to do that much work or pay someone to install them twice! lol
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 08:00 PM
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ive had my ZZP now on my car for about a year and I have no problems with it and i love it
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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i would go with the zzp then
mid length>shorty
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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I'm leaning towards the mid length. I like that it moves the cat under the car. Can I bolt the header and DP together before installing it, or will it be too difficult?
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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i cant remember i know that i didnt
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Bumpin Balt
I'm leaning towards the mid length. I like that it moves the cat under the car.
Thats a fairly random reason to like it,

1.5s are a tad small for a stage 3 LSJ I think

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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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i would go for the midlength, just cuz if you get the shorty, the stock dp will still be a bit of a bottlenecj in the exhaust system, whereas everything will be nicely opened up by the midlength combo and you will gain more power throughout the entire rpm range
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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Do you think the 1.5" primaries and 2.5" DP would help with low end torque since I have a 3" catback? Would the extra back pressure provided over 1.75" primaries and 3" DP be beneficial for my setup?

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Thats a fairly random reason to like it,

1.5s are a tad small for a stage 3 LSJ I think
I just thought it would make the whistling sound that people talk about with standard ZZP DP's less audible. lol
Maybe I will just sell them BOTH and get a ZZP mid length with 1.75" primaries and 3"DP.

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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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i think you should sell both and buy the zzp mid length with 1.75 primaries and a 3in. downpipe
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Bl4des
i think you should sell both and buy the zzp mid length with 1.75 primaries and a 3in. downpipe
You read my mind! lol
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