Headers

by **Sleeper** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 12:37 pm

Would anyone truely recommend the JP headers for the 99-02 Solara? Are they really worth the $1,200? And do they only give 30 whp?

by **cdeez** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 12:40 pm

dude i think this should be moved to aftermarket upgrades... :wink:

by **JoeB** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 1:16 pm

I'm not sure what you want to hear. Manufacturers publish dyno results for products because people want them. The truth is, the gain will depend on what other mods you have done with the engine. Are they worth $1,200? That is a personal preference. For a long time, they were the only headers available for the 1MZ-FE so for anyone that wanted headers and had the money, it was an easy answer. Now there are a couple to choose from. I have the JP Performance headers, all I can say is they are very nice, high quality headers. Does that help? -JoeB

http://user.mc.net/~brad · by **jazzlara** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 2:18 pm

JoeB wrote:I'm not sure what you want to hear. Manufacturers publish dyno results for products because people want them. The truth is, the gain will depend on what other mods you have done with the engine. Are they worth $1,200? That is a personal preference. For a long time, they were the only headers available for the 1MZ-FE so for anyone that wanted headers and had the money, it was an easy answer. Now there are a couple to choose from. I have the JP Performance headers, all I can say is they are very nice, high quality headers. Does that help? -JoeB

What other header options are available for our cars? how much?

by **SC V6** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 4:43 pm

I love mine :drinking:

by **JoeB** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 6:03 pm

jazzlara wrote:What other header options are available for our cars? how much?

Xerd headers are available for $800 I think. Before everyone starts flaming about Xerd, I'd like to state I think they were chased away more than anything. When Eyal came back on the forum and asked for people who had been cheated out of money to step up and post about it, nobody stepped up. Gabe got a set of the Xerd headers and said they look great! I really hope this doesn't turn into another flame fest against Xerd. I don't like to see any vendors getting trashed on the forum. We have so much problem getting anyone to make anything for our car as it is... -JoeB

by **Akfahad** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 6:48 pm

I tried posting a message, but by the time I tried, admin had locked it. Anyway, I've been trying to email him and leaving him pm's, but...
Sorry, I'm not trying to start anything, I'm done. josh

by **zappa** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 2:41 pm

When Eyal came back on the forum and asked for people who had been cheated out of money to step up and post about it, nobody stepped up.

Actually I've been in contact with Eyal via email since his post. He's promised to make things right with my refund. Believe me I'll be the first to notify the board if he comes through, I get no enjoyment from trashing anyone but I don't like losing $450 worth of hard earned cash either. The ball's in his court now.

by **cdssolara** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 3:35 pm

I have the JP Performance headers, and they're very nice. As JoeB says, the gains that you get out of them depend on what other mods you have.

by **Sleeper** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 9:18 pm

besides the supercharger, what would be the next best mods to go inline with the headers?

by **Jackass-Jeff** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 12:59 am

Sleeper wrote:besides the supercharger, what would be the next best mods to go inline with the headers?

supercharger

headers

rest of the exhaust system

port and polish exhaust ports (not intake!!)

upgrade injectors/fuel pump

run higher boost

change to forged low compression internals (I think they have a 9:1 set... some peopl ehave 8:1. which I believe is TOO LOW for s/c... great for T/C though)

That's probably it...

by **Mole** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 8:49 am

believe it or not, suspension.

by **cdssolara** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 12:42 pm

S-AFC or other piggyback fuel controller.

by **Jackass-Jeff** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 1:43 pm

Mole wrote:believe it or not, suspension.

you'd think that'd be done before the suspension =P

by **Sleeper** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 7:30 pm

What exactly does the SAFC do?

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