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Sound is different story - aftermarket headers will definitely change the sound, but often (not always) to the detriment of performance.
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Hey everyone,
I'm currently considering buying headers from a company called Racing Dynamics. I haven't been able to find much on these and was wondering if anyone has experience with these and/or headers in general?
Thanks.
Most headers won�t/don�t give you any performance gains without treating/changing the rest of the exhaust system as well as the intake system and re-tuning/timing etc. - ie: the stock exhaust manifolds/headers are optimised to the rest of the stock tune & engine components.
Sound is different story - aftermarket headers will definitely change the sound, but often (not always) to the detriment of performance. Be leery of claims of 20 hp gains�there has been plenty of discussion concerning such over the years� do a search. Good luck
I'm an e28/e30 guy and I also remember Racing Dynamics being highly regarded back in the day. Like you though, I have no idea what they're like now or if they're even the same company.
Thanks everyone for your input!
@dporto
, this is great to know, thank you. I already have 200 cell cats and would be doing a custom tune post headers if I went ahead with the purchase. Would there be anything else to watch out for?
@dan_189
, glad to hear you like them. Curious how it changed things for you? Sound, performance etc.?
To be honest I installed them so long ago I don't really remember how my 996 was before I had them. Definitely more responsive and a more raspy sound. I got them to complete the setup of Cargraphic 200cel xpipe + Cargraphic supersound mufflers. Would recommend that setup but it can be a bit loud on longer drives
I don�t know if I�d say there are �things to watch out for� besides the questionable power gains, and of course questionable quality of parts purchased. One of the big questions in my mind is always: Why is one set of headers $2500 (or sometimes more) and another set of a very similar design (equal length, long tube, etc) cones in around $500. Material is always in question (ie: is it what they say it is?) and then there�s workmanship warrantee etc. Good Luck
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