monstar
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Thoughts on...
VCM OTR
Ace. Except when you want to do the right thing and keep the air filter clean, have to basically disassemble and uninstall to remove element to clean. Orssom OTR is same performance different execution but piss easy to maintain.
Pacemaker headers
Those are basic 4-1 straight pipes into merge cone that by its nature has one rpm peak and that's out of reach 99% of the engine's operating range. Same with all 4-1, ok if you want to make noise and spruik about the hp screaming tits off at peak rpm, like most people do BTW. Other than that a stupid waste of money, but nowhere as ridiculous as buying Difilipo oversized POS which deliver worse performance 95% of time (like strapping fire hose to garden tap).
Also if you are going to the extent of proper aftermarket headers you need a custom tuned secondary / collector. Otherwise all these designs are next to useless. The ones you need are PH5387 with diffuser extension before the HFC.
High flow cat????
Yes, they are all made in China from spin steel with coated steel substrate, can pay too much for shiny ones with nice logo just get 200 CPI 4" barrel 2.5" in/out. Price ~$150-$350 each.
HSV VF Centre section
Excellent and simple, extreme value. The only negative is that the x-pipe is more a balancer hence acts like H-pipe, is in the correct location in that regard. However you will get better usable torque with a proper x-pipe device in the correct location (likely tuned further back just behind tunnel brace).
Standard VF muffler
Of course the rear muffler makes a massive impact to sound character and the latest stocko ones are good I think FWIW.