{"product_id":"turbo-headers-for-pontiac-gto-2004-2006-5-7l-6-0l-up-and-forward","title":"Turbo Headers for Pontiac GTO (2004-2006) 5.7L 6.0L Up and Forward","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eFabrication-Ready Up and Forward Turbo Headers for 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO (V-Body)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Up and Forward Turbo Headers reroute exhaust flow toward the front of the 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO engine bay to facilitate custom single or twin-turbo installations while maximizing exhaust gas velocity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Pontiac GTO Exhaust Manifold Limitations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory cast-iron exhaust manifolds on the \u003cstrong\u003ePontiac GTO\u003c\/strong\u003e are engineered strictly for low-profile packaging and stock emissions, introducing restrictive bottlenecks that impede high-rpm exhaust scavenging. In forced induction retrofits, standard downward swept routing collides with the steering shaft, front crossmember, and subframe. Furthermore, OEM cast iron traps excessive heat within the cylinder heads and lacks modularity for mounting turbochargers without complex, flow-disrupting crossover piping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese up-and-forward headers feature 1-3\/4\" mandrel-bent stainless steel primary tubes terminating in an efficient 4-into-1 collector layout designed to channel high-temperature exhaust gasses directly toward the front bumper area. Constructed with heavy-duty 7\/16\" head flanges to resist thermal warping under high exhaust gas temperatures (EGT), each bank features fully TIG-welded seams for structural integrity. The 3\" V-band collectors couple to indexable, cast 304 stainless steel elbow adapters configured for standardized \u003cstrong\u003eT3\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eT4\u003c\/strong\u003e turbo flange placement, allowing 360-degree clocking for optimized intercooler and downpipe plumbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Pair Turbo Exhaust Headers (Left and Right)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 Header Gaskets with Bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 V-Band Clamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 Cast 304 Stainless Steel Elbow Adapters (T3 \/ T4 to 3\" V-Band)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstallation Hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100% style=\" border-collapse: collapse border: solid font-size: min-width:\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2004-2006 Pontiac GTO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eLS1 (5.7L), LS2 (6.0L) \/ V-Body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e350–400 hp \/ 365–400 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2004 Pontiac GTO 5.7L LS1 V8 (RWD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2005-2006 Pontiac GTO 6.0L LS2 V8 (RWD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the V-Body GTO?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eLS1\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eLS2\u003c\/strong\u003e engines. \u003cstrong\u003eThis kit is not compatible with 4WD or AWD applications and requires custom turbo plumbing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAre turbochargers and support lines included in this kit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this package includes only the manifold assemblies, adaptors, and mounting hardware; full custom fabrication for downpipes, oil lines, and PCM dyno tuning is required before operating under boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Pontiac Muscle Caliber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for high-output GM small-block builds, these headers provide the raw exhaust throughput, thermal resistance, and modular positioning required to extract serious four-digit power numbers on the street or strip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67599252291832,"sku":"DS-EKD7E3QLP","price":226.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/turbo-headers-for-pontiac-gto-2004-2006-5-7l-6-0l-up-and-forward-1.jpg?v=1791476058","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/de\/products\/turbo-headers-for-pontiac-gto-2004-2006-5-7l-6-0l-up-and-forward","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}