Headers? to add or not to add

big daddy · 06-10-2014, 02:55 PM

I'm thinking about adding some AMS 370Z stainless headers.

I already have test pipes, exhaust, intake and tuned and I love my car the way it is now.

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But could use a little bit more power

What's your thoughts?

1slow370 · 06-10-2014, 03:00 PM

headers aren't a bad idea but not those.

Team_STILLEN · 06-10-2014, 03:05 PM

The headers with your other mods will yield some results after another tune.

ZKraken22 · 06-10-2014, 03:07 PM

I have same mods and thinking the same thing. Even if it's 10 hp I still want them because my car will feel complete. Stopping me is the labor

1slow370 · 06-10-2014, 04:15 PM

ppe, z1, or FI headers, you're going to spend 500-1000 to get them put on might as well get something that makes real power. Dont mess with the other short headers I had stillens and picked up 1 hp which might have just been the oil heating up lol.

big daddy · 06-10-2014, 04:45 PM

I want some more power without breaking the bank.

Looking at a couple other things

Roddy1 · 06-12-2014, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big daddy

I want some more power without breaking the bank.

Looking at a couple other things

I wouldn't do it. Minimal gains.

TheBoomSpoon · 06-10-2014, 05:26 PM

50 shot nitrous is cheaper than headers and install price. I added headers to my full bolt on, mean WOT sound with z1 headers but netted +4 hp (after tune). My opinion anything better than headers if you've already got most bolt-ons. 4.08 gears much more worth it also

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DEpointfive0 · 06-10-2014, 05:30 PM

I wouldn't do it. Install cost doesn't make it worth it.

1slow370 · 06-10-2014, 05:47 PM

Yeah headers are like a last thing next to exhaust cams. they will get you power but if there is other stuff to do do it first. The 4.08 gears won't add power but will make the car quicker

Z-Girl 12 · 06-10-2014, 09:01 PM

Header installation is making me sa forget it! But boy I want the sound!

Team_STILLEN · 06-11-2014, 01:12 AM

If you could do Long tube headers I think that would add some real power

H2O_Doc · 06-11-2014, 06:06 AM

Do what I did, wait around for someone anxious to sell their headers; I got some for $300 ish. Find a competent friend to help with HFC install and show with the headers and say "hey lookie here what came in the box, let's see what they sound like."'

It might cost you some beer, but not $800 in beer.

jwick · 06-11-2014, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H2O_Doc

Do what I did, wait around for someone anxious to sell their headers; I got some for $300 ish. Find a competent friend to help with HFC install and show with the headers and say "hey lookie here what came in the box, let's see what they like."'

It might cost you some beer, but not $800 in beer.

Really glad I wasn't that friend

njobe89 · 06-11-2014, 10:02 AM

it is a good question what other bolt on will deliver more power, after you have a cai, exhaust, and test pipes. i thought about getting some header was well, but if it's going to give me 4hp, it's definitely not worth the $700+ then

06-10-2014, 02:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
big daddy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 290 Drives: 2013 Nismo Rep Power: 14	Headers? to add or not to add I'm thinking about adding some AMS 370Z stainless headers. I already have test pipes, exhaust, intake and tuned and I love my car the way it is now. , But could use a little bit more power What's your thoughts? __________________ Fast intensions Non-Resonated Test Pipes and TDX CBE w/18" Resonators, Stillen Generation 3 Long Tube CAI, tint, tail light covers, Gramlights 57Xtremes, CS Nismo kit, and several carbon parts. Slowly getting more

06-10-2014, 03:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	headers aren't a bad idea but not those. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

06-10-2014, 03:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Team_STILLEN Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Costa Mesa, California Posts: 216 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 21	The headers with your other mods will yield some results after another tune. __________________ Financing with Affirm now available!!! *STILLEN* \| Robin \| Performance Specialist \| rmoses@stillen.com\| 800.576.2131 x133 \|

06-10-2014, 03:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
ZKraken22 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 1,115 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 16	I have same mods and thinking the same thing. Even if it's 10 hp I still want them because my car will feel complete. Stopping me is the labor __________________ Litespeed Racing Titanium Cold Air intake// GT Haus Axle// GarageLine combo// Nismo sway bars// Nismo Spoiler // Berk TP's

06-10-2014, 04:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	ppe, z1, or FI headers, you're going to spend 500-1000 to get them put on might as well get something that makes real power. Dont mess with the other short headers I had stillens and picked up 1 hp which might have just been the oil heating up lol. Megan370z, DEpointfive0 and big daddy like this. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

06-10-2014, 04:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
big daddy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 290 Drives: 2013 Nismo Rep Power: 14	I want some more power without breaking the bank. Looking at a couple other things __________________ Fast intensions Non-Resonated Test Pipes and TDX CBE w/18" Resonators, Stillen Generation 3 Long Tube CAI, tint, tail light covers, Gramlights 57Xtremes, CS Nismo kit, and several carbon parts. Slowly getting more

06-10-2014, 05:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
TheBoomSpoon Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 223 Drives: 2009 370z 7at Rep Power: 12	50 shot nitrous is cheaper than headers and install price. I added headers to my full bolt on, mean WOT sound with z1 headers but netted +4 hp (after tune). My opinion anything better than headers if you've already got most bolt-ons. 4.08 gears much more worth it also Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk DEpointfive0 and shotgungho like this.

06-10-2014, 05:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	I wouldn't do it. Install cost doesn't make it worth it. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

06-10-2014, 05:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	Yeah headers are like a last thing next to exhaust cams. they will get you power but if there is other stuff to do do it first. The 4.08 gears won't add power but will make the car quicker __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

06-10-2014, 09:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11717	Header installation is making me sa forget it! But boy I want the sound! __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

06-11-2014, 01:12 AM	#12 (permalink)
Team_STILLEN Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Costa Mesa, California Posts: 216 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 21	If you could do Long tube headers I think that would add some real power __________________ Financing with Affirm now available!!! *STILLEN* \| Robin \| Performance Specialist \| rmoses@stillen.com\| 800.576.2131 x133 \|

06-11-2014, 06:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
H2O_Doc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,083 Drives: '14 370Z, '12 4Runr Rep Power: 15	Do what I did, wait around for someone anxious to sell their headers; I got some for $300 ish. Find a competent friend to help with HFC install and show with the headers and say "hey lookie here what came in the box, let's see what they sound like."' It might cost you some beer, but not $800 in beer. jwick and shotgungho like this. Last edited by H2O_Doc; 06-11-2014 at 12:24 PM.

06-11-2014, 10:02 AM	#15 (permalink)
njobe89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,227 Drives: 2013 370z BS 6MT Rep Power: 174284	it is a good question what other bolt on will deliver more power, after you have a cai, exhaust, and test pipes. i thought about getting some header was well, but if it's going to give me 4hp, it's definitely not worth the $700+ then __________________ 2 plus 2 times 2 = ? ... hint, it's not 8 Stillen CBE, Stillen Gen 3, TP's, Uprev tuned - 324whp/264tq

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