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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 01:18 AM
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So my next investment is headers, ive already put a performance exhaust and intake so i got a 99 3.8L v6 and im not sure what headers to get. looking for performance but im not exactly sure if the performance will differ much depending on which i get.. opinions on headers?
 
Old Aug 9, 2009 | 01:24 AM
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you could always go with summits long tube headers..there under $100 for non ceramic coated headers and ive heard there pretty good too..im getting them too
 
Old Aug 9, 2009 | 02:05 AM
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i did some researching on summits headers and i only found negative comments so im not quite sure if i want to put money into something with bad quality. thanks though, anyone else got ideas or can help? :|
 
Old Aug 9, 2009 | 02:44 AM
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where did you look?

you could always go with hooker long tube comp headers
 
Old Aug 9, 2009 | 07:06 AM
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You don't really have a lot of options. Most companies don't make Headers for the 3.8 Camaro. The most popular ones for the V6 are Pace Setter. They will give you good sound, and add about 10 rwhp, but I can tell you from experience that they are pretty crappy. They are not designed well, After we had mine installed they rubbed up against the steering column, so I had to file down the metal to make it fit properly.

Your only other 2 options I know of are RK sport, which are not known for quality, but I dont know much about them. and Clear Image, which can get expensive, but ive heard they have good products.

If you have an 01 or an 02 I would not recommend the swap, Unless you plan on doing a lot of work to your car, you already have tubular manifolds.

Unless you plan on putting a lot into the car, I would just get the Pacesetters. You wont get much more power out of the other brands and you will only spend more money.

For more info see: http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums...ad.php?t=13720
 

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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 11:20 AM
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thanksss!!!
 
Old Aug 9, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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Which one, I see none for a V6, have a link?

Originally Posted by jason7504
you could always go with summits long tube headers..there under $100 for non ceramic coated headers and ive heard there pretty good too..im getting them too
 
Old Aug 9, 2009 | 12:50 PM
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If you want 3.8 LTs, check with Tiago of FFF, they have some from their 1st batch, they have 6 sets in stock $725 ea. But, don't get LTs if you are mostly stock, as it will be a bit of a waste...

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http://www.force-fed-fabrications.com/
 
Old Aug 9, 2009 | 01:04 PM
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Be sure to read this about 3800 headers!

http://www.camarohomepage.com/project/part4.htm
 
Old Aug 9, 2009 | 01:07 PM
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Are you saying the 3800 manifolds changed in 01? If so, do you or anyone have pictures of each, showing what changed? TIA!


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If you have an 01 or an 02 I would not recommend the swap, Unless you plan on doing a lot of work to your car, you already have tubular manifolds.
 

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