Borla or banks headers
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From: Gulf Coast, FL
Borla or banks headers
Headers will help the upper power band. If you have the money go with the BANKS kit. You get everything intake to exhaust.
If cost is a factor, shop around and find the best deal on V10 headers. If you can get a new y-pipe I recommend that you install one.
If cost is a factor, shop around and find the best deal on V10 headers. If you can get a new y-pipe I recommend that you install one.
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From: Cumming, GA USA
Borla or banks headers
I have the Banks headers and Y-pipe on my '99 F-250. I love them and would buy them again in a heartbeat! They have shifted my power band up a little, but this engine likes to rev anyway. I tow a 30' travel trailer (~9,000 lbs.) and the headers have really improved my performance. The engine is much smoother now when towing; it doesn't "seem" like it is working as hard.
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Best regards,
Jeff
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Best regards,
Jeff
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From: Middlesex, N.J.
Borla or banks headers
I have Borla Stainless Steel Exhaust system from the headers and back to the tail pipe. I can only describe it as awesome, Perfect fit, no hassle and very easy to install. The Borla exhaust system is not as laud as other exhaust systems but has a nice low to mid rumble sound. My biggest reason for upgrading the factory exhaust system was anti-rust and performance. My $0.02
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Borla or banks headers
Originally posted by supermodulation
... My biggest reason for upgrading the factory exhaust system was anti-rust and performance...
... My biggest reason for upgrading the factory exhaust system was anti-rust and performance...
Isn't the factory system is stainless?
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Borla or banks headers
Originally posted by supermodulation
How do you like the V10?
Is the stock exhaust Stainless Steel?
How do you like the V10?
Is the stock exhaust Stainless Steel?
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Borla or banks headers
Originally posted by supermodulation
Almost all new vehicles have stainless Steel exhaust.
What's the spec. on the V10? How many ponies?
Have any pictures?
Almost all new vehicles have stainless Steel exhaust.
What's the spec. on the V10? How many ponies?
Have any pictures?
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Borla or banks headers
The problem I have with Borla is the cost. They are more than twice the cost of other systems with similar performance. Some say you get what you pay for but to me they are to much. Banks is high as well but not nearly as bad as the Borla and it is a proven system as well.