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    Should I get the headers first or the borla cat-back first. I still have an entirely stock exhaust system. Also catalytic converter or not.
    I have a 2001 3.8 w/ the tubular exhaust manifolds. The manifolds really show a difference when I race the f-bodies with the earlier model manifolds.

  • #2
    Do the Borla first.
    2002 M5 Bright Metallic Silver <br />*Fully loaded and modded<br /><br />2005 GSXR 750<br />*Micron Serpent Race Exhaust *K&N Filter *Power Commander *Trying to hit 200 MPH!<br /><br />1970 SS 454 Chevelle Cortez Silver<br />*It can pass anything but a gas station

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    • #3
      borla, because the stock s-pipe, i-pipe, and muffler are bigger restrictions than the headers. aslo get a 3" cat. converter.
      2001 Arctic White Firebird<br />T-Tops, 3.42 rear gear stock<br />Mods:K&N Air Filter,Whisper Air Induction Lid, maf screen removed, raised air box, Kumho Ecsta 712 255-50-ZR16 tires, BMR stb<br />Mods not installed yet: FTRA, SLP Lsd/Differential cover<br />Near Future Mods: HPP3, GMMG 3\" Exhaust , 1LE Swaybars, Transgo Shift Kit, MSD-DIS-4 w/ Accel Coil-Packs, Turquoise Blue Neon Underbody Kit, BMR Adj. LCA\'s, G2 Sfc\'s & V-braces, Pacesetter headers

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      • #4
        lol. this is just my opinion, but you could get headers by pacesetter, a highflow cat ,custom S pipe and larger I piper all for the price of a borla cat back...

        but nobody listens to me so im most likely talking to myself...

        wow, im tired [img]smile.gif[/img]
        96 Camaro M5. Dark metallic gree (?dont know the offical color name)<br />Home made Intake :: Headers, 3inch headers back to Flowmaster muffler :: spec stage 3 clutch Now installed, waiting for 3.42\'s and LSD next month<br /><a href=\"http://photobucket.com/albums/y192/RiceEatingCamaro/?action=view&current=newcar.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">My Car</a> <br /><br />Totalled Car.<br /><a href=\"http://bellsouthpwp.net/s/k/sk8er305/\" target=\"_blank\">96 CamaroRS</a>

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        • #5
          <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Tyler:
          lol. this is just my opinion, but you could get headers by pacesetter, a highflow cat ,custom S pipe and larger I piper all for the price of a borla cat back...

          but nobody listens to me so im most likely talking to myself...

          wow, im tired [img]smile.gif[/img]
          <hr></blockquote>

          Or you could do like me and do a 2.5" Borla cat back. For $300 with everything made by the muffler shop and the y pipe custom made. Then get the headers all for $500. The only real expensive thing about Borla is the tips. They run around $100 a piece.

          Mine sounds really good needs a cat though so I would recommend that.
          2002 M5 Bright Metallic Silver <br />*Fully loaded and modded<br /><br />2005 GSXR 750<br />*Micron Serpent Race Exhaust *K&N Filter *Power Commander *Trying to hit 200 MPH!<br /><br />1970 SS 454 Chevelle Cortez Silver<br />*It can pass anything but a gas station

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          • #6
            Headers = waste of money and effort in my opinion, especially on the new '00+ cars with the tubular exhaust manifolds.
            -James<br /><br />\'96 3.8L A4 Camaro (SOLD)

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            • #7
              I have a 3.4 w/ borla, but I say go with the borla. Check my sig for my exhaust setup. Even without headers, it sounds as good as I think it can sound. Headers would prob make it a little louder, but I like it the way it is for now.

              Tip: Do like I did, try to find a used or even new borla rear section kit, and then pick up a I pipe from an LT-1 or LS-1 guy. This will save you hundreds of dollars. Borla is pricey, but it doesnt have to be. Go with a catco high flow cat as well, for $60, you cant go wrong. This also make your exhaust tone deeper.
              1993 3.4 <br />Borla rear section<br />3 inch Catco High Flow Cat<br />2.75 inch I pipe (Picked one up from an LT-1 guy for a whole $10)<br />K&N Fipk <br />180° T-stat<br />Jet Stage II<br />10 Spoke Z28 Wheels<br />NGK\'s, Taylor Spiros<br />Mobil 1 synthetic<p>Email Viper2@chesnet.net for 4th gen replacement parts.

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              • #8
                Don't get headers unless you have a power adder.

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