Author Topic: LCE Header... and then?? Header install how-to, pg 7, 12/27/07 (Read 48143 times)

Wermz84 · « **Reply #90 on:** Nov 12, 2007, 10:37:42 PM »

I had mine in less than 3 days from ordering.

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #91 on:** Nov 13, 2007, 06:25:08 AM »

I ordered mine last Sunday, so it shipped on Monday, and got here Yesturday. It took a week for mine. They originally told me last Friday was the delivery date, so when I found out that wasn't happening I was kind of disappointed. I wanted to get it done last weekend.

Wermz84 · « **Reply #92 on:** Nov 13, 2007, 08:01:59 AM »

that sounds pretty good to me, if LC shipped it the next day then i kinda sounds like the courier was lagging. I can understand the wanting to do it on a certain weekend thought.

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #93 on:** Nov 16, 2007, 02:42:34 PM »

skyscraper · « **Reply #94 on:** Nov 16, 2007, 06:46:46 PM »

its too clean.

I remember when mine looked like that.

kneedownnate · « **Reply #95 on:** Nov 16, 2007, 09:08:44 PM »

Papa like

Wermz84 · « **Reply #96 on:** Nov 17, 2007, 04:47:30 PM »

Yup, and it will never look like that again once installed.

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #97 on:** Nov 19, 2007, 08:51:51 PM »

Quote from: unclejpl4x4 on Nov 16, 2007, 02:42:34 PM

Sexy header!

Problems!
I don't know if he has realized this is only a four cylinder but...
1. I talked to the guy that is bending me up the kit (custom exhaust is his thing, he has been doing it for decades), and he only has the oval magnaflows in stock. Any difference from round?
2. Says Magnaflow is for cat equiped vehicles only. He claims that he was running dynomax (

) mufflers on his truck with no cats, and it worked great. Switched to magnaflows and it ran like crap. He said he lost 30 hp, which I HIGHLY doubt. He suggests something other than magnaflows if running no cat.
3. He suggested flowmasters. From what I have heard, they are loud, and poor quality compared to magnaflow. (watch the

start to fly)
4. I hate this crappy computer, especially the keyboard. My laptop got infected with a virus, so I refuse to use it until it is fixed. I put McAfee on it, but it didn't fix the problem. Suggestions?

Please help! I want to get this done, but I can't do anything until I figure out what to do about the testpipe back.

DTB · « **Reply #98 on:** Nov 19, 2007, 08:56:48 PM »

I have a downey header to a flowmaster Hushpower (not quite sure why they call it that) and its loud as hell....works good though..scares the

outta the little kids

the quality on the flowmaster is top notch IMO

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #99 on:** Nov 19, 2007, 09:00:41 PM »

nice, but I want quiet. I want performance, but not loud performance. I want nice toned , mellow performance with very little resonence. Magnaflow seems to be what people like, but I don't know how loud it is. Keep the comments coming people! Like I have said before, I only want to do exhaust once.

DTB · « **Reply #100 on:** Nov 19, 2007, 09:01:27 PM »

lol if u dont want loud then u def dont want my set up !

Thomas P · « **Reply #101 on:** Nov 19, 2007, 09:42:35 PM »

losing 30 horses by switching to a magnaflow??? BS i dont know what they are like without a cat i put in a high flow magnaflow cat with my magnaflow exhaust, i felt some small power gains, and it sounds great

yota_krawler · « **Reply #102 on:** Nov 19, 2007, 10:22:59 PM »

thomas yours just got louder, no hp gain close your ears and it is the same hp as stock lol

Thomas P · « **Reply #103 on:** Nov 19, 2007, 10:38:49 PM »

lol you could be right!!

skyscraper · « **Reply #104 on:** Nov 19, 2007, 10:51:03 PM »

Quote from: KDXSR5 on Nov 19, 2007, 09:00:41 PM

nice, but I want quiet. I want performance, but not loud performance. I want nice toned , mellow performance with very little resonence. Magnaflow seems to be what people like, but I don't know how loud it is. Keep the comments coming people! Like I have said before, I only want to do exhaust once.

huh? thats alot to ask. IMO, the flowmaster is built better than the magnaflow. Yes, I know, you all will disagree, but it is so much more heavy duty than the magnaflow. Some claim that it is weak because the chambers are spot welded, but they are more of a short bead, and nothing to worry about. No, they arent stainless, but thats what paint is for. And they sound alot better I think. When you pick the 2 up in your hands, the flowmaster just feels more heavier duty. I stood on mine and it didnt even budge, even stomped on it a little just to see how strong it was. I have personally seen a magnaflow blow out also.
Go to the magnaflow website, I remember reading something about the difference between to oval and round cases. I think it was in the FAQ??? I believe there is no difference, but I could be wrong. The 30 hp he may be talking about is probably on a big block or something.
After having just gone through this whole experience myself this past year, I think you are overthinking it. I couldnt decide between the magna and the flow, but loooking back, its not as big of a deal as you may think. No matter what, you'll probably be happy with what you get.

kneedownnate · « **Reply #105 on:** Nov 19, 2007, 11:22:05 PM »

That guy's smoking crack. Magnaflows are pretty much straight through, you're not going to lose 30hp running them unless you're pushing an asspile of horsepower already and necked it waaaay down.

THK Matt · « **Reply #106 on:** Nov 20, 2007, 04:19:08 AM »

i have a "Q" how would a magnaflow muffler in junction with a magnaflow highflo cat with a stock manifold and header... sound with a stock replacment 2.25" tailpipe? and perform? i have both.. i just want to know if i should have my friend weld it on the truck im driving.. it has a turbo muffler and a clogged cat. sounds like a little rice burner. haha

Thomas P · « **Reply #107 on:** Nov 20, 2007, 07:25:44 AM »

thats what i was running before my header 2.25 with hi flow magnaflpw cat and the round straight through design, go with the 2.25 it seems to have perfect back pressure, and it sounds great, not super loud unless you wind it up

THK Matt · « **Reply #108 on:** Nov 20, 2007, 07:43:12 AM »

okay thats what ill do straight back exhaust too.

kneedownnate · « **Reply #109 on:** Nov 20, 2007, 07:47:02 AM »

Quote from: ImahoToy85 on Nov 20, 2007, 04:19:08 AM

with a stock manifold and header...

A stock manifold or a header?

THK Matt · « **Reply #110 on:** Nov 20, 2007, 08:02:06 AM »

Quote from: kneedownnate on Nov 20, 2007, 07:47:02 AM

A stock manifold or a header?

the stock manifold into whatever the hell that piece is... the one book i read, called it a header.. i questioned it too.

skyscraper · « **Reply #111 on:** Nov 20, 2007, 12:02:47 PM »

y pipe

THK Matt · « **Reply #112 on:** Nov 20, 2007, 12:03:09 PM »

thank you.... what he said.

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #113 on:** Nov 20, 2007, 09:53:54 PM »

Yea, the "30 HP" was on his 454 tow rig. He has alot of huge engine beasts, so I don't know if he even knows what will work on a little four banger. I will check on the magnaflow site to see if there is a difference. Other ideas or comments? Post up!

EDIT: Supposedly no sound difference between oval and round, just shaped different for fitment issues.

Anyone running a flowmaster 60 series?

skyscraper · « **Reply #114 on:** Nov 20, 2007, 11:31:14 PM »

I personally havent heard of anyone running a 60, only 40 and 50 series.

THK Matt · « **Reply #115 on:** Nov 21, 2007, 03:24:02 AM »

60 will be pretty quiet wont it?

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #116 on:** Nov 21, 2007, 08:59:56 AM »

On flowmasters site it says that it is the one designed for smaller engines.

And I quote:

The 60 Series Performance muffler is designed specifically to bring Flowmaster performance to smaller cars and trucks with small displacement 4 and 6 cylinder engines. All 60 Series mufflers feature Delta Flow technology for increased torque, horsepower and reduced interior resonance.

Application Recommendations:
HighPerformance Street/Strip applications
Small Displacement 4 and 6 Cylinder vehicles
Sport Compact

http://flowmastermufflers.com/60_series.html

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #117 on:** Nov 21, 2007, 06:46:07 PM »

try it

THK Matt · « **Reply #118 on:** Nov 21, 2007, 07:02:13 PM »

i want magnaflow.
keep mine magna

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #119 on:** Nov 21, 2007, 07:39:55 PM »

I will probably talk to the exhaust guy hopefully Friday, if not then later. I wil see what he says, and find out what he thinks I should use. I kind of want to try the 60 series though. If it doesn't work, I can always make a magnaflow fit and sell the flowmaster to some kid at school for $100.

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