Just curious if headers change the sound/tone of the car (louder/deeper/more throaty) with an aftermarket set?
For anyone that has done them with aftermarket exhausts or even on an otherwise stock exhaust system.
Thank you
Can only add one data point.
I added SS headers, no other changes. I did have Hamann cans.
At idle car is a little throatier, but not really noticable. At WOT there is a defintie increase in noise, but not objectionble. What i notice most is more bass, almost as if I added a subwoofer to the exhuast system.
If you are worried about noise from just headers (at least SS brand), don't be concerrned.
Regards,
Jerry
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'01 Black/caramel
Dinan Stage 3 suspension, SS jet coated headers, ESS SC kit, open brake ducts, Hamann front splitters, TEC cupholder, U.S.(Euro style) tilt/slide armrest, 6k HID fogs, 6k super white low beams, V1/Stealth1, dual head LI, 2.65 diff w/40% lockup/2x dynamic, compact spare, Euro trailer hitch, Mocal oil cooler, ACS type rear spoiler, Rogue custom SSK and tranny mounts, ST 355 BBK (fronts), BP sway bar brackets, Bluetooth retrofit
Can only add one data point.
I added SS headers, no other changes. I did have Hamann cans.
At idle car is a little throatier, but not really noticable. At WOT there is a defintie increase in noise, but not objectionble. What i notice most is more bass, almost as if I added a subwoofer to the exhuast system.
If you are worried about noise from just headers (at least SS brand), don't be concerrned.
Regards,
Jerry
Once again, I am with Jerry on this one...what ever your sound "preference"...the headers and exhaust actually allow you to hear your shift points... instead of "feeling" them (by bouncing off the rev limiter)
The increase in cabin noise is minimal...
Mark
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Super Sprint Headers (coated), X Pipe and mufflers
UUC V12 Power clutch and flywheel
Evo III SSK with DSSR and tranny mounts
Shadowman Velocity stacks and software
Shadowman rear differential with changed static and dynamic lock up, stock ratio
275's on front with a dinan rear bar and Beastpower brackets
Hard wired V1
Dual transponder Lidatek LE-30
Eurodash
Evosport Pulleys
Ground Control coil overs with adjustable camber plates
AA CAI, with AFE filters...the K&Ns ripped open
Relocated IATS
StopTech BBK on front, slotted rotors, with SS brake lines on all four corners
I think it is such a touchy subject, since some people will be more sensative to the sound, etc, and every car responds to mods differently. It is weird, but that's just how cars work, and I have seen it happen many times.
Anyways, if you are looking at some sort of aftermarket set up for your car, let me know, and I can try to hook you up on something. We carry a lot of various and diff brands of exhausts for your car.
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