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Old Dec 2, 2022 | 02:02 PM
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Debating if it's worth it to put headers on my 2019 GS-F. How many of you have headers without a check engine light? Not willing to swap in an older ecu and loose the active dampening that I read about. Hell, I'm deciding if paying $2k+ for headers is worth 25hp either way.
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Old Dec 2, 2022 | 06:13 PM
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I have PPE Headers and DM Exhaust on my LC without a tune. The RRRacing crank Damper is in transit to me. IMHO, yes - I can feel the difference in the seat of my pants. I have no CEL with 02 extenders.
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Originally Posted by sickpuppy
I have PPE Headers and DM Exhaust on my LC without a tune. The RRRacing crank Damper is in transit to me. IMHO, yes - I can feel the difference in the seat of my pants. I have no CEL with 02 extenders.
Did the extenders come with the headers? Or did you order some separately? If so where from?
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Originally Posted by GR8WHITE1
Debating if it's worth it to put headers on my 2019 GS-F. How many of you have headers without a check engine light? Not willing to swap in an older ecu and loose the active dampening that I read about. Hell, I'm deciding if paying $2k+ for headers is worth 25hp either way.
I have an EL PPE headers on my 2018 GSF without a tune.
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Old Dec 3, 2022 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by GR8WHITE1
Did the extenders come with the headers? Or did you order some separately? If so where from?
PPE provide the extenders with their headers.
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Old Dec 3, 2022 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 1wacko
I have an EL PPE headers on my 2018 GSF without a tune.
Was the juice worth the squeeze?
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Old Dec 3, 2022 | 10:36 AM
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Headers are worth it, you don't need a tune either.

We have both PPE UEL and EL in stock.

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Originally Posted by GR8WHITE1
Was the juice worth the squeeze?
any additional juice is worth it :-).
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Old Dec 5, 2022 | 08:06 AM
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Had headers installed in august (PPE UEL with an apexi resonated midpipe with GESI cats and Tom's SS axleback) and it is 100% worth it. No tune, and I don't see myself tuning anytime soon. As for CEL's, you'll need extenders (PM me for where I found some, mine did not include extenders).

Have put about 3000 miles since install and have enjoyed every moment of it, truly makes this car a beast, and the perfect daily.
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It's a great mod and if your local I have no problem helping.
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Originally Posted by socal3
It's a great mod and if your local I have no problem helping.
Where in CA are you located? I have a shop and full 2 post lift in the back for such occasions lol.
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