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Old 01-18-17, 07:51 AM
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Default Best headers for the rcf?

Wanted to know what the best headers were as far as quality, gains, and price?
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Wow.. Couldn't have asked me when we're texting huh.

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Originally Posted by Meraki Autoworks
Wow.. Couldn't have asked me when we're texting huh.

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Agreed! But you know people will ask why.
So, why is it the best?
I personally will go with either PPE equal length or the Novel, if I ever decide to upgrade in that aspect. I like the sound the Novel puts out and I like the design of the PPE.
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Yup, PPE for the money. Novel is really nice but way too expensive.
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PPE = Best bang for your buck.

Novel = Akrapovic of headers.

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LOL

thanks for the feedback everyone!!!
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Originally Posted by JT2MA71
Agreed! But you know people will ask why.
So, why is it the best?
I personally will go with either PPE equal length or the Novel, if I ever decide to upgrade in that aspect. I like the sound the Novel puts out and I like the design of the PPE.
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Awesome! Install them and post sound clips, please!!
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We don't have many options, but id go ppe for sure. Just not doing it cause my car would be way too loud with headers/meistershaft lol
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no one commented on my thread but is the equal length headers worth it from PPE ? from what I've read, it changes sound..making it sound quieter but it also seems to rev faster. Less noise noise would be nice.
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no one commented on my thread but is the equal length headers worth it from PPE ? from what I've read, it changes sound..making it sound quieter but it also seems to rev faster. Less noise noise would be nice.
In my opinion. I would get it.

The sound is a very exotic sound, more of a Ferrari sound where unequal length is more deep (American Muscle).

Also you get more power.

If you can justify paying the extra $$, I would!

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Originally Posted by Meraki Autoworks
In my opinion. I would get it.

The sound is a very exotic sound, more of a Ferrari sound where unequal length is more deep (American Muscle).

Also you get more power.

If you can justify paying the extra $$, I would!

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Really? I would've thought the equal length would be more muscle car-ey since muscle cars run equal length headers.

ISFPOWER buy them and post vids! 😁
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^^^^I've owned both for my ISF. Currently I have the PPE LTEL Headers. The sound is quite different between the UL and the EL headers. It's as Josh described above. Also, the drone is much less with the EL headers than with the UL. I have posts on this subject in the ISF forum.

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Are the PPE EL available with catalytic converters? I've already gotten rid of the secondary ones by going with the full meisterschaf system. I don't want to get rid of the primaries.
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I run the PPE paired with the Borla exhaust. I get complements all the time about the sound from non car people. I will say, its an investment. Likewise, be prepared to replace your 02 sensors as they are super sensitive and become useless upon removal. Likewise, you're goign to want the ECU tune from RR-Racing to remove the CEL. I have a full write up on my header install. I dont regret it one bit.
My car is loud, so if you don't love the sound watch out ( no-cats ). Likewise, PPE paired with Joe-Z exhaust is a lot more muted. Yet, when I floor it and go WOT people move the F out the way. Some people jump towards the grass! Either way, I love it. Def makes the car a lot faster and you feel the pull from the added TQ. I have run the car on the track with 100 octane and the high octane fuel with the no-cats is a thing of joy.

That vendor above is questionable lol So is his name :-)

Ask Josh, he has a video of my car with the PPE and borla. Im sure he can share it. If not, drop me a PM I can send you a few clips.

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