Originally Posted by SergeantChuck

I will do the best to answer your questions.

The install is not too bad? Can do in driveway? Everything lines up well? I had to have my headers modified because I have a long arm lift. On most long arm lifts your have to relocate the lower control arm brackets. The crossover hits the right side lower control arm bracket. This required cuting and welding. I could not do that. The right side header is harder than the left. It is easier if you take out the right side inner fender liner. You can do it in your driveway if you do not need to modify the crossoer(long arm lift). Everything lined up great.

You reuse the stock gaskets? Ripp will suggest you use the exsisting gasket and I did. No leaks period. Used same bolts too. Still tight and no leaks after two months

Heat is not an issue melting plug wires? You can put your stock heat shield back over the headers. The right side will have to be trimmed to fit but you can do it. The left side goes right on. No melting issues period in my case.

Anyone running them with the stock muffler? I'm sure you could. I went with the MBRP because that is what Ripp recommended and I installed the hush power reonator. All of that is clamped on for ease of removal. Did not have to cut any of that piping. all of it bolted right in. It was harder getting the old stuff out.

Originally Posted by StevieRay

Mine has been on since June 2010, used the original bolts and gaskets, no leak, no crack, no problems.

Originally Posted by sringer

good to know. my exhaust goes on next week. i will decide if i want the resonator or not after i install the exhaust. then ill save paychecks and order these bad boys

Originally Posted by StevieRay

If you've ever heard them without the resonator, it will make you grind your teeth. Resonator is a must in my book. Jest sayin...

Originally Posted by SergeantChuck

I heard several complaints which is why I just went ahead and installed it. Everyone pretty much said it is to ricey without it.

Originally Posted by sringer

what if i dont wanna "quite down" my exhaust tho?

Originally Posted by sringer

It's not free under warranty. I only have 3yr 36k miles. I have an aftermarket warranty extension thru Zurich but its $100 deductible.


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Originally Posted by StevieRay

I got the RIPP headers and am telling you there are big gains with it. I got the headers without the tune first, and I felt good power gains, then with the tune, huge gains. Here's mine:

Here's after the Tune
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC5cBPm3bNw

Here's after the Header Install but before the Tune - Note, the text below the video (they said '08, that was a typo)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAhLZYsnbLo