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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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so i have an HKS hi-power exhaust and my buddy want to sell me is perfect alphawerk header for only $80.00. should i buy it. wat do you guys know about the alphawerks header
Old Oct 14, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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no on the double post.......no on the header unless you get a resonator because it's going to sound raspy as all hell.....ewww!

final answer NO!
Old Oct 14, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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the HKS is a little raspy to begin with and its a large exhaust, since your putting on a header, its safe to say that your cars N/A.

so basically what im gettin at is what 1GreektC said. itll sound raspy as hell without a big resonator.

so im gonna say NO too
Old Oct 14, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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well i plan on getting a resonator so
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well as long as its a large one, you should be fine. its really a personal preference thing. just depends on what you consider raspy and how much of it you can take, ive seen ppl put 2 large resonators on because they couldnt stand it.
Old Oct 14, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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do you know the best place to buy a resonator
Old Oct 14, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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no ive never needed one so i have no idea.
but if you search on here you will find more than enough results.
Old Oct 14, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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i mean its only 80 dollars so i think i might try it. i dont think i would have a prob reselling it
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dude i got my buddy's megan header and S-pipe for $150.....and i was miserable....never revved past 3200rpm bc the sadness would kick in....i say dont do it cause its cheap....in any case make sure you get a massive resonator!
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is this were i go to get a good one

http://www.pickupspecialties.com/Aer...eroturbine.htm
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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yes ^
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 12:20 AM
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get the header, it's a better tc with it. i got an aero25 resonator for the rasp.
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 04:05 AM
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alphawerks is one of the better headers...get it and resell it at the least...
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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aeroexhaust.com has the AR25 for $57
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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save the money..
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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get the header then go to a local shop and have a resonator welded on your midpipe and youre set
Old Oct 16, 2008 | 11:36 PM
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^^^^ exactly i have a alphawerk header HKS hi power, and a megan mid with two resonators welded in it sounds amazing go for it. youll love it.




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