350Chris Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I have been doing some investigation on exhaust headers and quite like the look of the Stillens (as they would match the rest of the system) Very few people on here seem to have ever changed headers - except for TT - is that because the effort outweighs the gains or for some other reason? My future plans include a super charger and a Cosworth plenum - so if there is benefit to the headers then I will...if not, then I won't - Simples! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Budget 10 hours labour & then decide if you think its worth it IMO it is worthwhile doing, my car gained 12hp untuned with a set of DC headers fitted. Most people tend to not bother due to the high labour costs but the cost of headers+install is no more than the cost of a decent exhaust setup. Theres also a very good reason why those with TT kits have had to change the headers but I'll let you figure that out yourself.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I don't understand how it could take 10 hours for a job like that. (note I mean this from a naive point of view as I've literally no idea ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 They are tucked away in an awkward place, not like other exhaust parts where you can easily change. The Stillen ones are good, sold a few but not loads. As you say it is worth while if you are going FI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I have done my headers went stillen (Ceramic coated) from Mr Tarmac above Dunno how much they added as I did a fair few other things at the same time. They took 20 minutes to fit as the engine was already out (well hadn't gone in) thats the problem with them - it's easier to take the engine out than change them with it in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350Chris Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 (edited) I am resigned to the fact that I will probably pull the engine to fit them, I am no stranger to spanners and I have made peace with that already The problem I have with that is that will be the temptation to do more while its out...very slippery slope! 12hp gains are reasonable in the grand scheme of things and will support the future package nicely. @keyser or tarmac - are the ceramic stillens mild or stainless? Edited November 26, 2012 by 350Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350Chris Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 Budget 10 hours labour & Theres also a very good reason why those with TT kits have had to change the headers but I'll let you figure that out yourself.............. Cheers Ian, My original post was poorly worded, appreciate the need for header swap and additional flange to go TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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