Long Tube Headers

Rusty · 07-20-2017, 10:16 PM

You really don't need a tune unless you do all 3. That is a cai, lth's, and cbe. The ECU will handle lth's by their self and with one other breathing mod. I have the FI LTH, 12" resonators, cbe and G3 cai. The ceramic coating helps keep the heat in the tubes, increasing exhaust velocity. Which is best is a personal choice. They all make about the same gains. You also forgot about the Z1 shorty's. They make about the same power.

Which ever you choose. Remove the O2 sensors first! DO NOT USE an impact gun on them. The right side will take you about 1.5 hours, counting beer breaks. The left side will take you 6+ hours and lots of cussing. It's best to move the manifold and down pipe together as one. This way, you don't have to mess with the demon bolts.

Solder the wire extension together for the O2 sensors. Don't cheap out here.

Been there, done that!

Juso · 07-20-2017, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

You really don't need a tune unless you do all 3. That is a cai, lth's, and cbe. The ECU will handle lth's by their self and with one other breathing mod. I have the FI LTH, 12" resonators, cbe and G3 cai. The ceramic coating helps keep the heat in the tubes, increasing exhaust velocity. Which is best is a personal choice. They all make about the same gains. You also forgot about the Z1 shorty's. They make about the same power.

Which ever you choose. Remove the O2 sensors first! DO NOT USE an impact gun on them. The right side will take you about 1.5 hours, counting beer breaks. The left side will take you 6+ hours and lots of cussing. It's best to move the manifold and down pipe together as one. This way, you don't have to mess with the demon bolts.

Solder the wire extension together for the O2 sensors. Don't cheap out here.

Been there, done that!

Lol Rusty I've seen your advice for the lth's and it cracks me up every time i read it. I definitely don't plan on cheaping out either. I've also read a lot of mixed reviews on the z1 shorties so wasn't sure about them. Definitely gonna try to get everything on at once then a tune.

Rusty · 07-20-2017, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Juso

Lol Rusty I've seen your advice for the lth's and it cracks me up every time i read it. I definitely don't plan on cheaping out either. I've also read a lot of mixed reviews on the z1 shorties so wasn't sure about them. Definitely gonna try to get everything on at once then a tune.

I hate to see someone jump into something that they're not prepared for. I figure if I use some humor. It will stick.

When doing the left side on mine. Removing the heat shield was a big pain in the asss. My hands looked like they was in a fight with a BIG putty-cat and lost. All of the bolt ends and screw ends are sticking out in that area. Think I left some of my skin on everyone of them.

McLovin2010 · 07-23-2017, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

You really don't need a tune unless you do all 3. That is a cai, lth's, and cbe. The ECU will handle lth's by their self and with one other breathing mod. I have the FI LTH, 12" resonators, cbe and G3 cai. The ceramic coating helps keep the heat in the tubes, increasing exhaust velocity. Which is best is a personal choice. They all make about the same gains. You also forgot about the Z1 shorty's. They make about the same power.

Which ever you choose. Remove the O2 sensors first! DO NOT USE an impact gun on them. The right side will take you about 1.5 hours, counting beer breaks. The left side will take you 6+ hours and lots of cussing. It's best to move the manifold and down pipe together as one. This way, you don't have to mess with the demon bolts.

Solder the wire extension together for the O2 sensors. Don't cheap out here.

Been there, done that!

I'm going to +1 with rusty on the fact that the driver side sucks all the **** not as much space like the passanger side. That side wasn't bad at all. as far as the demon cat bolts i did my headers when i only had 5k ish miles on the car so they came off without too much headache, so i lucked out there. I had an RC hobby shop extend my O2 sensors so didn't have to worry much. I went with fast intentions LTH and wrapped them myself. Yes there is a little bit of rasp but I've learned to get used to it. won't have that issue anymore once my turbos are on

Pipeline777 · 04-27-2020, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

You really don't need a tune unless you do all 3. That is a cai, lth's, and cbe. The ECU will handle lth's by their self and with one other breathing mod. I have the FI LTH, 12" resonators, cbe and G3 cai. The ceramic coating helps keep the heat in the tubes, increasing exhaust velocity. Which is best is a personal choice. They all make about the same gains. You also forgot about the Z1 shorty's. They make about the same power.

Which ever you choose. Remove the O2 sensors first! DO NOT USE an impact gun on them. The right side will take you about 1.5 hours, counting beer breaks. The left side will take you 6+ hours and lots of cussing. It's best to move the manifold and down pipe together as one. This way, you don't have to mess with the demon bolts.

Solder the wire extension together for the O2 sensors. Don't cheap out here.

Been there, done that!

Do you have any videos of how your car sounds with the 12" resonator and LTH. Are you the one that had the in car view while at the track?

Rusty · 04-27-2020, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Pipeline777

Do you have any videos of how your car sounds with the 12" resonator and LTH. Are you the one that had the in car view while at the track?

Yep, that was me.

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,321 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	You really don't need a tune unless you do all 3. That is a cai, lth's, and cbe. The ECU will handle lth's by their self and with one other breathing mod. I have the FI LTH, 12" resonators, cbe and G3 cai. The ceramic coating helps keep the heat in the tubes, increasing exhaust velocity. Which is best is a personal choice. They all make about the same gains. You also forgot about the Z1 shorty's. They make about the same power. Which ever you choose. Remove the O2 sensors first! DO NOT USE an impact gun on them. The right side will take you about 1.5 hours, counting beer breaks. The left side will take you 6+ hours and lots of cussing. It's best to move the manifold and down pipe together as one. This way, you don't have to mess with the demon bolts. Solder the wire extension together for the O2 sensors. Don't cheap out here. Been there, done that! __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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