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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 05:12 PM
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i am trying to decide which mod to do... i dont want to spend 800-900 on headers so that rules out the ASMs or the TOGs.... what are the best headers besides those?... are hookers any good?.... would i get a better power gain out of electric fans?
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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Go with the Thorley headers 15-20 HP.

5-10 HP with fans.
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 05:21 PM
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for headers, i think if stay away from shorties you should be alright. try to find a good price mid or LT.

e-fans from a TA or camaro should be the cheapest route.
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 05:42 PM
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heck yay throleys. good price. then get some ls1 fans for 75 to 100. and then a harness for around 80. then you will be set.
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 06:15 PM
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Check ebay. I paid $150 for a set of Thorley's
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 06:59 PM
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If you get the fan's you will save money and gas. So it will pay for both in the long run.
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 07:19 PM
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plus, you can pick up a set of fans for relatively cheap. I think a local shop had some out of a firebird that was t-boned for like 150 bucks..i'm sure you could find some deals like this

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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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Thorley headers! LS1 fans are relatively inexpensive. Sometimes can be had on eBay for 100 bucks.
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 12:36 AM
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does thorley make headers for 2004 4.8L??? if so where can i get them?
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 08:46 AM
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Not sure if there are headers for your application but you can check them out at Thorley . If you don't see anything online give them a call or email under Contact Us on the home page.
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