****** Headers?

[matthop53]

I am going to install some ****** long tube headers in my 99 2dr tahoe 4X4. It has the 6in RCD lift on it. I was wondering if anyone could tell me the differences i.e. ease of installation, performance, or desired outcomes between the 2462 and 2806 models.

This is my first post and I wanted to take the time to thank everyone on here for the information it has been a great help to me.

 

[AtomicHoe094]

Welcome to the forum Matt. I havnt heard of anyone using the 2806 model, but the 2462 is very popular and is what i have on my tahoe. My tahoe is 2wd and the slipped in pretty easy. The passenger side header is super close to the frame, but i believe its from having ****** motor mounts. I have the ceramic coated ones and its really nice. dont bother with painted since the heat will just burn up the paint anyways.
Youll have to weld in a few o2 bungs on the headers tho

 

[96redsport]

Any interference issues with changing spark plugs???

 

[matthop53]

Yeah I have seen a few threads of people installing the 2462 just not the 2806. Looks like you have had your headers for awhile, have you been happy with the performance?

 

[AtomicHoe094]

changing plugs on this truck with headers is easier then my ls1 fbody if that helps (those are a painstaking *****!)

Couldnt tell ya on the performance side. i bolted these up and a supercharger in the same time frame. they sound good open headers lol

 

[matthop53]

So has anyone installed the 2806's? Just trying to justify spending the extra money.

 

[AtomicHoe094]

you know why the price is different right??

dont spend the extra bucks unless you have some intense engine mods..

2806
1-3/4" x 35" Primary Tubes
3" Collector


2462
1-5/8" x 31" Primary Tubes
2-1/2" Collector

 

[19Yukon97]

look into the Pacesetter headers for these trucks? I have a set that have the 3 inch collectors. The fit was excellent. Except the passenger side was super close to the metal heat shield at the collector area. I too think the motor mounts are bad... Going to replace those soon. I know alot of people like the ****** headers. I was gunna get those and i came accross the pacesetters. I think they are half the price and pretty much the same thing? just a name difference. Sorry im a college kid that doesnt have alot of money so im always on a budget. Course i love to save money everywhere i can. Good luck with the headers.

 

[setty7]

look into the Pacesetter headers for these trucks? I have a set that have the 3 inch collectors. The fit was excellent. Except the passenger side was super close to the metal heat shield at the collector area. I too think the motor mounts are bad... Going to replace those soon. I know alot of people like the ****** headers. I was gunna get those and i came accross the pacesetters. I think they are half the price and pretty much the same thing? just a name difference. Sorry im a college kid that doesnt have alot of money so im always on a budget. Course i love to save money everywhere i can. Good luck with the headers.

id like to know as well! how much did it cost for header install? what did you notice after the install?

 

[matthop53]

I haven't put them in yet. I am going to talk with an exhaust guy before I decide. Right now I have other issues I want to resolve first before I move on.