Im changing my Spark Plugs with either OE AC delco Plats, or basic NGK TR55s (im doing a rebuild in the near future, but until then) and replaceing spark plug wirse with duralast wires. And i figure while im at it, why not replace those annoying exhaust manifolds with some headers.
What brand and type should i get for a '96 Z-28 LT1? ive been browsing and came across these:

PaceSetter QuikTrip Long Tube Headers

PaceSetter Headers

My friend is also selling his headers, but he wants to sell it as a package with his exhaust. Already have an exhaust system. Can yall recommend me some affordable and reliable headers?

On another note what type of plug should i go for? the OE AC delco or the NGK TR55 V-power plug.

 

Are you lowered? Are you willing to give up ~1" of ground clearance?
Hooker Long Tubes tend to get good reviews.

I'd look into stainless steel long tubes if you can afford it.

 

The Pacesetters are a decent header, but their coating isn't the best. Then again, I have heard complaints about Jet-Hot and Hooker coatings as well. As mentioned, if money permits, the stainless steel Kooks are a good option. Also, this is assuming that you don't have strict emissions criteria to meet in your area.

 

No emission laws here,so i should be fine. The car is not lowered. Thanks for the suggestions and info so far.

 

Get Kooks long tubes, the best fit and the best for clearance and performance.

 

Kooks headers.

Many folks run the TR55 (I do too). The Delco's are as good too.

 

I have the Jet Hot Long Tubes on mine as they fit great and coating is still intact after 20,000kms. Cant complain with them they look great sound great and went it good with lots of clearance!

If i had the extra dough id go kooks but for most of us were on a budget between pacesetters and the hooker/jet hots there still an awesome buy.

 

For the money, I would go with Pacesetter LT's. HP differences among most of the LT headers are the market will be minimal. The big differences will be in fitment. We have sold hundreds of Pacesetters without any problems at all! We have several on the shelf that can ship out immediately!

Jon
Texas Speed & Perf.

 

Well, i am buying my friend MT headers, and we are spraying the coating on them to help lower the temperature. I believe they are Mac headers, his car was the sxact same as mine, the exception that i have traction control. His car got in a wreck, but the headers were intact, i bought them and will be putting them on in a couple of weeks. Thanks for all the tips and recommendations.

 

I'd be careful with the mids. I have Edelbrock Mids and getting anywhere near the spark plugs is a nightmare. Maybe this is just Edelbrock's design but speaking from experience and after reading dozens of others say, long tubes are the way to go!

 

I see, im buying my friends Mid length headers because those with O2 sensor extensions, bolts, cooling ceramic paint, and custom setup for a
'96 Lt-1 for 225 bucks is kinda hard for me to pass by. Thanks for the info thuogh yall, ill bear in mind to keep my new spark plug wires away from them.