Are the stock headers Ti?

[djhartm]

I'm looking to pick up an Akra shorty system and am torn between spending the +$600 for the Ti headers for what amounts to essentially a 5lb weight savings over the SS headers.

Thoughts?

[Nigel]

Stock headers are stainless.

N.

[djhartm]

Thanks Nigel.

[gixerconvert]

The big weight saving is removing the catalyst

[ajfreeze]

I decided to lose five pounds of my own weight and save the money. I bought a full stainless system. The only place I'm worried about saving weight is the wheels.....

[djhartm]

^Good idea - my leathers are getting a bit tight.

[Prowler]

has anyone wrapped the stock headers with exhaust wrap?has it made a difference in running temps?

[H-2 CHARLIE]

Originally Posted by Prowler

has anyone wrapped the stock headers with exhaust wrap?has it made a difference in running temps?

The reports i hear is that wrap stuff makes the metal crack and brittle cause it holds the heat in .

[Poodie]

I am currently in the same boat. The ti looks so good when it's been all heated up, but $600....I dunno

[djhartm]

The extra $600 to me is several sets of tires, track days, or ~1/2 the price of a great aftermarket shock. Not worth it to me personally.