2.4L LE5 Performance Tech 16 valve 171 hp EcoTec with 163 lb-ft of torque

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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 11:43 PM
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Headers???

What excatly is the point of a header??

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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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air flow air flow air flow.. better the motor breathes.. the better power u can make
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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air flow air flow air flow.. better the motor breathes.. the better power u can make
QFT

More airflow and the primary lengths are matched to each other - as each pulse passes into the collector it helps to scavenge even more exhaust out of the other primaries.

The engine has to push the exhaust out the manifold / header so the less restriction and more scavenging effect, the less load on the engine and the more power available to the wheels

Oh, and they sound great too
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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keep ur stock on and gasket match it to ur head port the opening to the same size as ur DP save for a turbo
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 02:14 AM
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Its header. no s.

Essentially, it helps the motor "exhale".

The CAI inhales, the header/exhaust lets it exhale.

You are doing nothing but freeing up restricted horsepower.

The stock cobalt header is a piece. its not performance oriented, and quite restrictive.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Cobalt08_sport

got any sugestions for an upgrade?

Check out Clear image Autotmotive, We have exactly what your looking for
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by DaBuzzard
QFT

More airflow and the primary lengths are matched to each other - as each pulse passes into the collector it helps to scavenge even more exhaust out of the other primaries.

The engine has to push the exhaust out the manifold / header so the less restriction and more scavenging effect, the less load on the engine and the more power available to the wheels

Oh, and they sound great too
so what ur saying is the motor breathes better because theres less restriction.. thank you for agreeing
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbo06Sedan
Its header. no s.

Essentially, it helps the motor "exhale".

The CAI inhales, the header/exhaust lets it exhale.

You are doing nothing but freeing up restricted horsepower.

The stock cobalt header is a piece. its not performance oriented, and quite restrictive.
wats the CAI??
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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wats the CAI??
Cold Air Intake

Vibrant also offers a nice header, it is 100% stainless and includes the header, downpipe and high flow cat converter
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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Cold Air Intake

Vibrant also offers a nice header, it is 100% stainless and includes the header, downpipe and high flow cat converter
i feel dumb now. alright got it!
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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