[Z06] LT Headers- Reasonable HP Expectations?
10-30-2009, 12:09 PM
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Burning Brakes
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LT Headers- Reasonable HP Expectations?
I have a 2002 Z06 which EnglandGreen recently dyno tuned at 374RWHP. The only mods were as follows: CAI Intake (homemade with KN Filter); Magnaflow X-Pipe; and Corsa Extreme Cat Back System.
Stephen and Jason both indicated that I had a fairly healthy basically stock Z06 to yield the 374 RWHP.
I am contemplating having LT Header (with Cats) installed by EnglandGreen and having them re-run the dyno tune.
With 374RWHP already - What can I realistically expect ( no BS) to gain in RWHP with the addition of a LT Header system?
I am guessing 385 RWHP - Obviously for the dollars being spent I would prefer to see 390RWHP plus.
Anyone ?
Stephen and Jason both indicated that I had a fairly healthy basically stock Z06 to yield the 374 RWHP.
I am contemplating having LT Header (with Cats) installed by EnglandGreen and having them re-run the dyno tune.
With 374RWHP already - What can I realistically expect ( no BS) to gain in RWHP with the addition of a LT Header system?
I am guessing 385 RWHP - Obviously for the dollars being spent I would prefer to see 390RWHP plus.
Anyone ?
Last edited by NatB; 10-30-2009 at 12:11 PM.
10-30-2009, 01:39 PM
#2
Supporting Tuner
My guess is around 385rwhp, possibly even 390rwhp. The highest we have seen on a bone stock Z06 with CAI & full exhaust through the Ti catback is 395rwhp on a Dynojet 248x.
Stephen
Stephen
Last edited by EG@EnglandGreen; 10-30-2009 at 01:46 PM.
10-31-2009, 01:05 AM
#6
Melting Slicks
Long tubes in themselves only contribute around 15hp to these cars on a stock engined bolt-on car. If you are doing the install and tune yourself it might be worth the cost IMO. But if you are farming it out you must ask yourself is $1,200-$1,500 for the headers + install and re-tune.
Depending on where you are doing it you could be well over $2K for 15hp. Might be good for a tenth or two in the 1/4 mile. If it seems worth it to you that's your call.
Depending on where you are doing it you could be well over $2K for 15hp. Might be good for a tenth or two in the 1/4 mile. If it seems worth it to you that's your call.
10-31-2009, 08:37 AM
#9
Burning Brakes
I made 393 with LG Pro's /w cats & Blackwing through the Ti's. I would think 15-20hp is reasonable with the addition of long tubes and new tune.
Last edited by Rob 2K1; 10-31-2009 at 08:50 AM.
10-31-2009, 11:57 AM
#12
Burning Brakes
My 2001 Z baseline dyno run with stock everything except K&N filter in the stock box was 331rwhp. With Blackwing, CF bridge, LG Pro LTs & tune she bumped to 380rwhp. Everything else still stock including Ti exhaust.
10-31-2009, 12:41 PM
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An 01 will respond a bit better to bolt-ons than an 02+ b/c the factory airbox and pup cats were restrictions that were changed for 02 to help increase the output.
10-31-2009, 05:43 PM
#14
Burning Brakes
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Thanks everyone for responding to my post !
I am figuring LT Headers with cats ( either LG Pros or American Racing) will bump my present 374 RWHP to the range of 380 to 390 RWHP - likely around 385 RWHP.
On the high end- it sounds like 390 to 394 RWHP is possible while maintaining a safe tune.
I am figuring LT Headers with cats ( either LG Pros or American Racing) will bump my present 374 RWHP to the range of 380 to 390 RWHP - likely around 385 RWHP.
On the high end- it sounds like 390 to 394 RWHP is possible while maintaining a safe tune.
10-31-2009, 06:25 PM
#15
Drifting
Sounds pretty healthy but I would discount the cat-back exhaust because the gains there are pretty minimal. Long tubes would probably bump it up about 10-15hp. The stock TI is less restrictive than people think. My 01Z has Blackwing, modified radiator shroud, Vram power duct,Stainless works headers, high flow cats , X-pipe and tune for 392hp-387lbsft. Im all good!!
Last edited by DARRYLZO6; 10-31-2009 at 06:27 PM.
11-01-2009, 12:52 AM
#16
Melting Slicks
Thanks everyone for responding to my post !
I am figuring LT Headers with cats ( either LG Pros or American Racing) will bump my present 374 RWHP to the range of 380 to 390 RWHP - likely around 385 RWHP.
On the high end- it sounds like 390 to 394 RWHP is possible while maintaining a safe tune.
I am figuring LT Headers with cats ( either LG Pros or American Racing) will bump my present 374 RWHP to the range of 380 to 390 RWHP - likely around 385 RWHP.
On the high end- it sounds like 390 to 394 RWHP is possible while maintaining a safe tune.
11-01-2009, 02:17 PM
#18
Burning Brakes
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In Houston you get a fine for not running cats- I know people who've been pulled over and the LEO checked underneath for cats. Serious fine I think.
Regardless- the cats are there to reduce the pollution my kids are going to have to deal for years to come. I'm sticking with them
Regardless- the cats are there to reduce the pollution my kids are going to have to deal for years to come. I'm sticking with them
11-01-2009, 03:00 PM
#19
Le Mans Master
11-01-2009, 05:47 PM
#20
Burning Brakes
There was an article comparing LG Pro-series with and without hi-flo cats. No reason not to have them unless it's a track only car.
Corvette Fever or one of those.