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Old 02-24-2013, 12:32 AM
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Whats a good Header?

I'd like to take out my stock exhaust manifolds and replace them with some nice headers. I have a Stock 5.0 TPI motor and have a cat for emissions, so the Headers that I need will have to have air tubes for the cat.
What brand makes a Good Header with the air tubes to keep it stock for emissions?
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Re: Whats a good Header?

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I'd like to take out my stock exhaust manifolds and replace them with some nice headers. I have a Stock 5.0 TPI motor and have a cat for emissions, so the Headers that I need will have to have air tubes for the cat.
What brand makes a Good Header with the air tubes to keep it stock for emissions?
Hooker 2055's.

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Dyno Dons Headers
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Dyno Dons Headers
Good call. I'd forgotten Don offers air.

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on this latest 92 rs i built i used an airpump eliminater pully and used a set of flowtec hedders that are coated they came with a y pipe that my exsust man had to make fit but they are great then we used in aftermarket cat and i passed emmisiton with flying colors thanks to t custom chip by harris performance
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Does Don have a CARB number for his headers? Can't run in California without one I believe...
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Dyno don is the best I hear. I will soon see
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I will see also. He is making me a pair right now. i can't wait for them to be finished and installed
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Yea he's making me a set now also.
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2055s

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/en...er-2055-a.html (F/S Hooker 2055 set. $550 shipped/ pick up available as well.)
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Re: Whats a good Header?

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Does Don have a CARB number for his headers? Can't run in California without one I believe...
It's been done. Tell them they are SLP headers. Everyone has passed smog with them.
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Re: Whats a good Header?

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I will see also. He is making me a pair right now. i can't wait for them to be finished and installed
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Dyno Dons Headers
Originally Posted by neeb_usmc
Dyno don is the best I hear. I will soon see
Ok cool thanks guys. How do I contact Dyno Don, and how much do they usually cost? Are you having them painted or coated at all?

I have the Borla Cat-back exhaust on there now, so I dont know if I have to change the Y-pipe or those Headers will fit the Y-pipe thats on there.

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Shoot him a pm or you can order them off of top down solutions.com i ordered the non emission headers and they will be coated.
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, and how much do they usually cost?
Cost with Y, and no air $833 shipped. Ys are not coated

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Ya same here. Ceramic coated, I would shoot I'm a message and have him quote you. They aren't cheap but if you do the comparisons and research they look to be one of the best.
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Re: Whats a good Header?

Originally Posted by formula forever
I will see also. He is making me a pair right now. i can't wait for them to be finished and installed
Originally Posted by neeb_usmc
Yea he's making me a set now also.
Three is company, he's making a set for me right now too. MO is in the mail Don!
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Hey Don, dose Top Down have any of your headers IN stock?
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Email TDS. And find out. Don makes them only when needed
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Re: Whats a good Header?

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Hey Don, does Top Down have any of your headers IN stock?
No, they are all made to order.
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No, they are all made to order.
dang. How long does it "usually" take to get them made and out.
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dang. How long does it "usually" take to get them made and out.
3-4 weeks turn around time.
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Dyno Dons by far...I just recently recieved a set and headers are a work of art worth every penny...I will be installing soon and will keep you posted on fit...Thanks Don
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I ordered a set from Don for a crate motor swap! I am very PLEASED!!!! They look great and fit like a glove! Able to install both sides from the TOP with the plugs out, on my car. Would recommend to anyone, THANKS Don!
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Re: Whats a good Header?

Will these Don's headers work with ANGLE plug heads?
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When you order them he will ask you what heads you have. I think he tweaks a tube here or there, but he can make them fit straight, angle plug, and L98 angle plug.
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They will fit all angle plug heads.
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