Duramax Headers
 

Does anyone make such a thing?

When should a guy look into getting a set?

Johnny.. I think this is as close as you can get to a header for the DMAX..


BD-Power Duramax Exhaust Manifold - BD1041460



Danny might prove me wrong though when he gets on here...

yeah I saw that a while back. There's another product I was thinking about but can't remember the specifics of it. :humm: I hate brain farts. :ha:

There are companies that make headers for the 6.6 Duramax , here is a link to one that makes them or at least offers themDuramax Headers and Up Pipes - Diesel Place

There has been a big issue with the longevity with dmax headers, they dont seem to last as long as planned. some crack and headers aren't really needed. but they do some work.


These rttoys can fill u in on them, or u can read that thread. Russel has been testing them extensively as long with many other people. Russel was mostly the control for the experiment cause his truck was bone stock for tests and had the full header and up piped replaced with the TxC log manifolds. His results were good from the dyno and on the street with the boost gauge fun video. He still has the stock turbo back exhaust still IIRC. He runs a super chips and needs his rig to be reliable and quiet for DD and weekend towing. Really a good product i must say it really improves the turbo response.

But im a wait a lil bit longer before i pick some up

I'm interested too, but I will wait and see how reliable they are.

I have that bd manifold right now, for piece of mine and i was too lazy to tap my manifold.

ATS is supposed to be coming out w/a set of cast manifolds and up pipes for the Duramax. I have heard the pricing will be similar to the TXC Log Headers.

i seen those in the DP mag, they look kinda "kinky" to me

There are some people on this site who are testing some hearders & Up-pipe as we speak. I saw the dyno results and they look real promising. They should chime in at some point.

you wouldnt be talkin about Russel would you?

Maybe, and to say that they improve turbo response would be an understatement.

uh, and just how fast can u ship a set of these special headers for my 07 classic LBZ to Shady Point, OK? lol oh yea, and how much are they? Power gains? EGT#'s?

alot, i would find the thread.... but im out loggin efi data:Race:

We have hard recorded data showing all gains useing the TxChristopher up pipes and headers. It's all spelled out on DP and the diesel spot that was posted previously in post #4. I was going to start a whole thread on this here, just haven't had a chance.

Data shows high hp/torque gains down low (as much as 100 lt/ft torque at 2000 rpm) for the towing guy like me and an overall increase in power up top (15hp/30 lb/ft), all while decreasing EGT's by 100* and actually lowering ECTs by as much as 5* while towing:5: Not to mention the lack of turbo lag and the overall throttle response is increadible, less tranny downshifts when towing, more available power down low in the towing RPMs....... it goes on and on.

Some say they will crack over time, I don't know, haven't seen any proof of it under normal use conditions. What I do know is the guy who is actually makeing them has been making custom headers for years and I'm sure be knows what he is doing. Some have a bone to pick with the guy, so he will never be right no matter what he does. I do know this, if you want different materials to be used (since you know better than others) bellows instead of slip joints, etc. It can all be done, the price just goes up. These particular type of headers and pipes are for the guy who wants that extra punch, better performance and lower EGTs all without changing programming or having to modify the attaching points (just like a cat back exhaust that requires 'no cuting or drilling'). This is no different than adding a free flowing intake or muffler/cat delete. Remove old parts, go in with the new.:U:

Cool Russel, maybe "the guy that makes them" and TXChristopher can come over and add more. I heard that "the guy that makes them" has quite a few miles with them on his truck with no issues. I hope it works out for them.

Were you in Colorado last week?

I'm going to try and get them on here. Does TxC need any vendor status to talk about his product??

Yep, went to Colorado Spring, CO for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Did a bunch of riding in the area and watch the races up Pikes Peak. Truck and trailer performed flawlessly.:5:

Russell, Are there any gains in MPG?

Probably. If I could keep my foot out of it. It's too much fun playing with the boost guage now.:tttt:

LOL! Well keep your foot out of it for at least one tank full, I would really like to know how much they improve fuel economy.
I bet they make a big difference.

Also how about performance coatings? i.e. Jet-Hot, or ceramic.

Well, I don't have anything official on my MPGs because on my 2200 mile journey to CO and back I switched tires back to my 285s and stock PYO wheels to help fuel mileage. Just from memory of when I use to run this setup, while towing, I got anywhere between 8-10 mpg depending on how many toys I had in the trailer. This weekend (other than the huge head wind coming out of CO till this side of Abiline, which got us 7-8mpgs) I got 9-10 everywhere else and this was with a heavier load than my normal. I usually run around 20,500# combined, this time I weighed in at 21,500#.:U:

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We haven't done any of that yet, but some people are putting 'header wrap' around the up pipes to keep it cooler around the firewall area.

He will not get in trouble if he is not actively trying to sell his stuff...

I went through Co Springs last Monday and I would have bet that I saw your truck and trailer.

Ya, we left 'The Springs' (as the locals call it) around 10 Monday morning, headed down I-25 to Pueblo to US50 east

There was a bad accident on 25s, cops and paramedics everywhere. Looked real bad.:ouch:

ya i wonder if these would help a lot once i get my twins i need every bit of help i have a feeling i will be pulling my motor soon it just doesn't seem to want to act right but i am hoping it is my turbo not the engine itself. i think oddone may be doing some testing but i think he is just doing the up pipes i am really hoping he sees some good numbers

123, a little birdy showed me some 'race headers' that may tickle your fancy. Stay tuned....:w2:

Just an FYI to all those 'slip joints will leak' folks, I'm now testing bellowed up pipes.......feel good, power is almost the same, only the dyno will tell.........:U:

when are you going up there russel, u better invite me:bat:

To the dyno??? Don't know yet, still play'n.....:run:

damn, im never going to go, i got some new mods comming in too i wanna try out

I think I'm/we are going to do a 'test drive' for those sceptics here soon. Just trying to find time.

Here are the numbers from my 3 previous dyno pulls. (haven't done a dyno with the new bellowed up pipes yet)

2250rpm - 2750 - Peak
My stock 108/258 - 220/420 - 231.7/420.5
Up Pipes 156/366 - 228/435 - 237.1/434.9
Pipes
and headers 160/374 - 238/451 - 245.4/451.2

:U: Down low power is great, boost comes on strong at any given time, just by pushing the go pedal.:5: 1900-2200rpm is right where I and everyone else should be towing at and that's right where the pipes and headers do their best......:choochoo:

Very cool. Thanks for putting those up. :U:

Looks like they might be worth the money.

ya but has he set a price on them yet i am trying to find out how much everything is going to be because if i get my twins i will need to add that price into it so i know how much i am going to need after i graduate

I thought I had read that they were going to be $1500 for the slip joint/stainless 309.

if that is true then i guess i will have to live with out them

Ya, that's basicaly correct for the entire setup, but listen here......a little birdy told me he may be doing a special on the up pipes alone and to me the up pipes are where the most gains are at.:w2:

It is a lot of money. I guess I haven't priced out what factory manifolds and up pipes cost to get an idea.

But I guess if you can replace the restrictive factory pieces for freer flowing, stainless headers and uppipes and see true gains like that then they might be worth it. I guess it would also depend on what you're doing with your truck. A racer or puller might not find these as useful because they seem to help more down low but us normal folk could see some benefit to them..... if you can afford the tab.

Anyway...that's my $.02 on it.

If you want that extra kick for street racing, towing and everyday driving, do the up pipes and call it a day. Bang for the buck, it's the way to go.:U:

get in touch with RickDlance on most any of the Duramax Forums. He makes headers and up-pipes for DMax

He's the one makeing them for TxC. It's TxC's design and specs, RDL is the one make them and neither one of them would not put their name on them if it was crap.

anything Chris does is well thought out and tested very well before he brings anything to market i wish there were more company like that out there