need to choose between the two... which would i see better numbers out of? set of SLP headers or the power flo catback? my operating budget just got halved, so i have to pick between the two. would the headers get me a better sound by themselves, or would i need the catback for the better sound?

i'm assuming i'll pick up power both ways, but they compliment each other together... wish i had $$$ :P

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'88 WS6 Formula - Stock LB9

 

Catback before headers, get headers when funds permit.

 

Exactly, always do the cat-back system first. If you put headers infront of a stock exhaust, the headers will out flow the rest of it and cause some serious turbulance and can acctually rob you of power, especilly at the low RPMs. My friend did that on his 88 IROC 305, and when he put a cat-back on, it took a whopping .5 off his 1/4 ETs!

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1987 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z
L98 TPI 350 (5.7L)
TH 700R-4 Transmission
Borg Warner 7.75" 9 Bolt Rear End

Current Mods: LT4 HOT Cam, Comp Cams 1.52:1 Roller Rocker Arms, Edelbrock TES 1 5/8" Headers, Hooker 3" Aerochamber Cat-Back System, Performance Resource Chip, Accel Ignition Coil, Cap, Rotor, 8.8mm Wires, K&N Filters, JET TPI Air Foil, All Free Mods, Falken ZIEX Z-Rated Tires.

Best ET (w/o LT4 cam): 14.32 @ 97.7mph
(corrected for elevation)

Soon to Come: 7.625" 10 Bolt with 3.42s and Accel TPI Intake Base