Realistic expectations from headers???

[Doc]

With the car in the shop and the engine pulled now presents an interesting time to throw in a set of headers, however are they worth anything on a NA car with minimal mods?

I only run the K&N and Corsa track exhaust, is there any justification for the 1.5-2.5k price other than increased sound?




(and I did the RTFF and used the search function but only found uniformed opinions)

[Kai SRT10]

25hp would be a realistic expectation.

If you use headers with the Corsa Track exhaust, your mufflers will pretty much lose their ability to muffle sound above 2800 rpm and you'll sound like you are running straight pipes. It's great at first, but you'll go deaf.

[Tanked]

If you plan to stay N/A forever....go for it. If you want to do a twin turbo system....save the cash.