anyone try summit racing headers????

[zervanj1]

pry going to get them

cheap and easy

[c4cruiser]

Are they painted? Chances are they won't last long if they are just painted steel. What's the gauge of the metal?

[zervanj1]

Brand: Summit

Product Line: Summit Truck Headers

Header Material: Steel

Header Finish: Painted

Header Style: Shorty

Primary Tube Diameter (in): 1 1/2 in.

Collector Attachment: Stock flange

Collector Diameter (in): 2.500 in.

Tuned: No

Primary Tube Gauge: 16-gauge

Cylinder Head Port Shape: Oval

Flange Style: Standard

Flange Thickness (in): 3/8 in.

Bolts/Studs Included: Yes

Gaskets Included: Yes

Reducers Included: No

Y-Pipe Included: No

Quantity: Sold as a pair.

Notes: Includes EGR block-off plate if vehicle does not have EGR provisions.

 

Headers, Shorty, Steel, Painted, Chevy, Silverado, 1500/2500, 4.8/5.3L, Pair

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

what you think

[c4cruiser]

The paint will burn off after awhile and you will be left with bare metal. 16 gauge is not that thick.

 

I would be spending extra money and look at ceramic coated headers with thicker material in the tubes. Most ceramic coated headers will have the coating on th einside and that keeps the tube srom rusting and even cuts the sound some.

 

The higher-end headers will be tuned for the application and that's where you will see an increase in power and even fuel mileage.

 

Chances are the fit will be closer as shorty headers still need to connect to the existing factory exhaust system

 

The cost will be higher, but in the long run, you will get a better product that lasts much longer and get better performance.