Headers or TB?

[Kevin_Rants]

I was set on getting the Positive Performance headers (http://www.campbellenterprises.com/headers&.htm) but wonder if a billet TB from F&B will provide better or more "useable" results. Those that have them, let me know which is the better use of $400 at this stage considering what vehicle and modifications I have. I'm still thinking the headers since I have mildly modified my TB already and I don't want to reduce mpg.

[DurangoSLT360]

Seeing your mods I would have to say headers. I wouldn't think the billit TB would be a drastic improvement over a modified stocker (I'm sure there would be an improvement but maybe not to justify the $400).

[Kevin_Rants]

Thanks, I was thinking headers too but its like a kid in a candy store, it all looks sooo good!

[Outlaw_D]

I would say TB, beacuse the air intake is gonna flow stronger than the stock TB can handle. So upgrade that then the headers

[Kevin_Rants]

I've already modified my stock TB, no it is not a Billet 50mm but still better than stock.

[Outlaw_D]

Well if you modified it I say go fot the headers

[BlkBird]

Definately headers.

[Kevin_Rants]

Headers it is. I removed the heat shield on the passenger side manifold yesterday and painted it with 2 coats of Duplicolor ceramic 500 deg primer and two of the aluminum. It is already starting to bubble so I guess I will have to spring for the ceramic coating if I want this investment to last.

Now, only question is Tri-Ys or shorties. I was looking at the Y-pipe yesterday while tracking down an annoying bushing sqeak and it is pretty dinky, will have to be replaced.

[RonWilson]

Headers should be next IMHO. More bang for the buck!


Ron Wilson

[Outlaw_D]

For headers go with Tri-Y's

[Kevin_Rants]

Thanks for all the help guys.

[openclasspro]

i will be installing these- ceramic coated- new y pipe- new 3" in /out high fllow cat- as per recommendation of marty@krcperformance.com -this will definetly get rid of the extra air my 14 x3 with xstream lid and f & b billet tb provide[ making engine a more efficient air pump