Ok so I ordered headers

02 2500avalanche · September 7, 2003

Well guys, I nutted up and ordered ceramic coated TOG's for my AV. Do any of you have any recommendations as to what I can get so I will be prepared to install them because I am installing them myself. Thanks

Alex

03HDINTEX · September 7, 2003

Hey 02, I'm sorry I don't have any advice on the install, but I'm sure someone here can help out. I would like to know how everything turns out when you get those bad boys installed. I am looking at getting some headers for my truck and I would like to here how the TOG's work out for you.

Thanks

02 2500avalanche · September 10, 2003

Well I got some stock gm header gaskets so if there is anything else I should get let me know. O3HDINTEX, I will be sure to let you know how they worked out.

Alex

1BADHD · September 10, 2003

Some locking header bolts. you will also need a welder and saw-zaw. Those headers are mid-full length and will require modification to the Y-pipe to make them owrk. Those are suppose to give the 6.0, 25 or so rwhp and 30 ft/lbs of torque. They seem to be a good mod. But d**n, they are expensive. There is no way they have that much stuck into them. I can buy coated Hooker headers for my BB Chevelle for $400. These d**n truck headers are $650+.

Shotgun · September 10, 2003

One thing you need to do is spray all nuts and bolts you will be removing with a penetration oil like WD-40 or LPS

MarkD · September 10, 2003

Congrats! Excellent part! There was a guy on here about a year ago with a set on his 2500 Avy. Do a search, you may find his website with install pics. I will look as well.

MyBigToy · September 11, 2003

You'll need a welder and a sawzall. I just had my TOG's installed yesterday on my 1500 Avalanche. I don't have access to a welder so I took it to a shop. $250 installed, probably would not have been worth my trouble anyway. The headers themselves are an easy-on, the shop commented it was a bitch getting the pipes cut to mate up properly for welding.

I believe GandolphXX has the TOG's installed on his 2500 Avalanche, I frequent CAFCNA.

02 2500avalanche · September 15, 2003

Thanks for your help guys I will let you know how it turns out.

Alex

The SPEEDY · September 15, 2003

You'll need a welder and a sawzall. I just had my TOG's installed yesterday on my 1500 Avalanche. I don't have access to a welder so I took it to a shop. $250 installed, probably would not have been worth my trouble anyway. The headers themselves are an easy-on, the shop commented it was a bitch getting the pipes cut to mate up properly for welding.

I believe GandolphXX has the TOG's installed on his 2500 Avalanche, I frequent CAFCNA.

No you don't, just run open headers.

just playing. If it were me I would finish it up with a x pipe, no cats, and bullet mufflers. (O2 sim's or ls1 edit of course)

MyBigToy · September 15, 2003

Speedy:

Unfortunately, I live in St. Louis and have to pass emissions.

I have already put on a Gibson dual-xtreme cat-back, drop-in K&N, throttle-body spacer, and MSD Superconductor wires. Also have the Vararam Velocity Stack on order.

Guess I'm getting old, I don't like the really loud mufflers for a daily driver any more!

The SPEEDY · September 15, 2003

Speedy:

Unfortunately, I live in St. Louis and have to pass emissions.

I have already put on a Gibson dual-xtreme cat-back, drop-in K&N, throttle-body spacer, and MSD Superconductor wires. Also have the Vararam Velocity Stack on order.

Guess I'm getting old, I don't like the really loud mufflers for a daily driver any more!

I don't know about the truck motors, but many people with ls1 f-bodies can pass sniffer tests without cats. But then there is the visual test. Anyways I just thought that was pretty cool.

02 2500avalanche · September 17, 2003

I got my headers today and they are very nice. The ceramic coating was not what I was expecting, I was expecting them to look like a dull chrome but they look dark gray. O well looking good is nice but performing good is even better, should keep things around 80-100 degress cooler from what I hear. All in all I am happy with them as they are very well constructed. They also do not look nearly as hard to install as evey one makes it out to be. I should have them installed by saturday night if all goes well. I will let you guys be the first to know how they work out.

Alex

Shaners · September 17, 2003

Gandolphxx definatly has these headers on his 8.1L Avalanche. Here is a link to his site... Gandolphxx He is a moderator here too...

He is a great guy and I'm sure he'll help you out with you project!!! Good Luck!!!

Shaners · September 17, 2003

BTW nice Tmaxx!!! I have one of them myself!!! Along with a Hyper7 Ofna 4wd buggy and an RC10 (all Nitro of course) .

02 2500avalanche · September 17, 2003

Thanks Shaners, I havent had it running for a while cause I been busy with my 4 wheeler and the avalanche. That little T-maxx sure can suck your wallet dry

Alex