Headers and Exhaust for a 6.0L 03 Escalade

[KrazyKeith]

So I bought my 03 Escalade..

LOVE IT!

I now would like to add some headers and cat-back exhaust.

What does everyone prefere?

I like borla but the price is kinda high compared to say magnaflow.

as for headers, I seen some on the arizona speed and marine website but also those "obx" ones on ebay..

Would really appreicate some advice from "seasoned" escalade owners with these mods done, I would also compliment with a Cold air Intake.

Are these things I should even do or let it be stock?

Thanks in advance...

[ESCALADOR]

Whats up KrazyKeith! I say go for it! I have a Corsa Touring Exhaust system and a K&N CAI Generation II FIPK. Below is a video of the touring system, this was taken right after install, the sound is a lot more "throattier" now that its been on for a few months. You may want something louder, but for me the way mine is now is perfect.

[KrazyKeith]

That Corsa sounds pretty good ESCALADOR!!!

Thanks for sharing the clip.

The FIPK looks nice too!

I think I'm going to go for it.

Were you happy with the cat-back and CAI ?

What kinda power gains can one expect from a cat-back and CAI ?

[ESCALADOR]

Thanks man. Another member here, Lu Scola has the Sport system installed on his Lade. Maybe he can throw his clip on here for comparison. There is a pretty big difference in the sound between the Touring and the Sport systems.

The companies claim all types of power gains and better gas mileage but I have not noticed anything. Maybe a little bit better acceleration but who knows. I didn't do any scientific before and after comparisons. I can tell you one thing, my gas mileage has gone DOWN since I have installed these, probably due to having a heavy foot because I like the sound too much! But with gas here in VA at $1.42/gal it is no Biggie.

Good luck with your decision!

[sk7]

That corsa system sure sounds good! And from what I read on the forums here, not too much annoying inside the truck either. That's what I'm gonna get for my 02. I can't say for the 6.0 engine, but I installed headers on my 5.7 blazer. Did nothing for performance, it was a pita to retorque bolts every now and then, so I'm gonna leave the stockers on mine. I found out afterwards there's a bolt kit with locks to prevent this. It did look good tho (powdercoated model). CAI and corsa sport model will do it for now.

[KrazyKeith]

I agree, the headers seem more of a pain then anything, I can handle a catback and cai though!

[xliemx]

i put edelbrock Ti-Tech 65003 headers on my 03' ESV, look great, price is not bad, around $300 from Summit Racing. Installation took about 3.5 hours unlike what the directions state, made a little difference. I also have a magnaflow exhaust $580 and K&N FPK Air intake and BBK throttle body plus superchiped. if you add all this it makes a difference in performance. Just the headers or exhaust will show slight improvement, but it does sound great and has a nice rumble to it. For my 2 cents worth, do not buy any headers other than edelbrock for the Escalade, great fit, look great, low maintenance but watch the A/C condensor cover rumbing on the right side .

[SUX2BU]

I'm gonna throw some headers on my truck soon. Already took off the cats and that aloner gave it a throatier sound. If it's not too load after the headers i'm gonna replace the muffler. Just the muffler not a whole cat back. To me cat backs are a waste of $$$. The stock piping is pretty decent on these trucks and unless your making SERIOUS power i don't see the need to replace it. Good quality name brand replacemet muffler is about $100.
Oh and shorty headers are a WASTE of $$$ only go with long tubes. I like Pace Setters coated lonf tubes.