whats the cheapest long tube headers for a 2002 sierra 5.3?
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whats the cheapest long tube headers for a 2002 sierra 5.3?
99-00 01 02 03-05 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LT HEADER+Y PIPE:eBay Motors (item 180411738801 end time Jan-22-10 17:48:28 PST)
These are the cheapest I've seen, but I got the pacesetters for $270 with free shipping. Should be here tomorrow. I don't see their ad on ebay anymore-maybe I got scammed :argg:
I'd buy above mentioned, heard good things about them and there stainless.
I have a set of thoes. Do not have them on yet but the quality is top notch. :thumb:
LPP :thumb:
I got the Ebay ones myself...also did a bigass write-up with plenty of pics, install info, actual pipe measurements, etc...Quote:
Originally Posted by crazyredneck5.3
Ebay/OBX style header install w/plenty of PICS (LONG, but detailed) - PerformanceTrucks.net Forums
I'm very pleased with them for the money I paid.
Here's what they look like after 2,800 hard miles with plenty of road salt and moisture from rain and snow, not to mention 6 days a week into and through a steel mill:
http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicle...1139301190.jpg
http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicle...1139301189.jpg
http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicle...1139301193.jpg
How did they help out power wise? They look like they are holding up pretty good. i just got worried they wouldn't be good quality like the pics showed
yea im really nervous about ordering those off ebay bc the price is too good to be true
Really nice pieces the Speed Daddy headers the only thing I would change is the "2&1/2 collector into a "3
I was to, then i decided to bite the bullit and it was worth it. Just got to get them put on.Quote:
Originally Posted by o2camaross
I think typically any longtube, on a pretty much stock LSx engine is good for 15-20rwhp after tuning. I'm not a dyno freak since my truck's a worker. I just wanted to have a more efficient running truck, which I got. It sounds and revs so much "cleaner" now, but I'm still not quite content with my catback choice....soon to change, again...Quote:
Originally Posted by Tank
I thought that too, but have yet to read/hear anything bad about them.Quote:
Originally Posted by o2camaross
I would too, if I was cammed and better heads, etc...but stock bolt-on 5.3 I think matches perfectly with how they're setup...JMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by clementeunknown
Same here. My yearly pay was 30% lower in 2009, than in 2008, so spending any cash on "wants" instead of "needs" is not done unless I am confident of the end result. So far, so good. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by SIERRA SS
What about the resonators that come with them, that change the sound?
Honestly, I do not think so. They look like mini mufflers when you look inside of them, but I don't think that there's enough internal holes for any exhaust note (or flow) to actually be changed by them...if that makes sense?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tank
Unfortunately, I don't think I ever got any pics of the inside of them.
FWIW, the more I think about it, I don't think they even get anywhere near as hot as the pipes around them do.
Check out the pics I attached. You can clearly see the pipes are discolored, but the shell of the resonator appears like it's barely touched by heat.
The resonators probably do make a difference. If you were to remove them you'd probably notice some time of drone or whistle that wasn't there before. I would leave them on because they do not inhibit flow.
As for the discoloration it's probably because the resonator has a wider diameter than the rest of the piping. Which means that there is more metal to distribute the heat and results in less discoloration.
They appear to be quality built headers and you can't really screw up long tube design.
I finally got my pacesetters from car-parts-somethin-or-other out of Chicago. Took them 10 days to ship them 450 miles.
I wish I'd paid the $20 shipping and got them from Texas Speed.
After reading the link to rel3rd's thread I kinda wish I'd just bought the ebay ones..
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Originally Posted by Toadz
No intention of removing mine. ;)
I wonder if the resonators are enough of a restriction to allow using the rear O2's to eliminate the Check Engine light? Theoretically, they should.
I'm definitely please with their fitment and quality, and I'd guess you were right about why the resonators themselves aren't discolored...your theory makes sense.
hmm... takes you right to this thread. :thanks:Quote:
Originally Posted by ChevyLee
The reason for the resonators is to throw off the state inspector. He will think you have cats on the truck still and will not question it. However, if you live in a emissions county the sniffer will still get you for not having cats.
That's true, but I thought most newer vehicles didn't even have to do the "sniffer" test?Quote:
Originally Posted by country_3030
I know in Maryland, a 98 or newer (I think that's the cutoff year), vehicle just has the OBD-II test, which checks for codes and that's it.
No codes = pass
I am also wondering, I have a stock exhaust will I have to do anything or will all this just bolt in place.
Stock catback will bolt right up. It should actually sound real good with a stock catback, IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by 99silveradodude
No idea what year truck you have since you evidently deleted post before I saw it, but my 2002 doesn't have EGR, so I simply screwed a small pipe plug into it to block it off. You WILL need a tune to turn off rear O2 sensors, and to take full advantage of the free flowing exhaust though.Quote:
Originally Posted by KeJessie
HAHAHA thats funny..Quote:
Originally Posted by zebra
i seen you guys talking earlier about things from ebay any info on those cheap chip's and programmers they claim to be so good? it just seems to cheap.i just bought a 5.3 motor off the net with 36k on it and was sweating bullets becouse it was late gettin in thought i got ripped but it did come.
Nelson Performance Tune. Programmers = Crap
Nelson Performance - Performance without Sacrificing Drivability
what do they like reprogramm your stock pcm?
They send you a programed Pcm and you send yours to them after you put the new one in....Thus no down time.
any idea on price and help performance wise for the 5.3?
And to think I got banned for saying the ebay headers were China made and that people were WAY overpaying at $400 they were charging a few months ago!!
Thumbs down to the dumb Texas crew who have $hit for brains....
TurboMic needs to be banned as a mod Alan....
wait, what??
Alan isn't a mod or admin. Allen is.Quote:
Originally Posted by broke1
TurboMic will haunt you in your sleep
I took some pics of the resonators for people that wanted to see before they purchased.