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Difference in Headers

Old Aug 12, 2013 | 05:12 PM
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Default Difference in Headers

In long tube Headers. Is there really that much performance difference between Brands? Using the same size tubes. Thanks gang. Kona Blue
Old Aug 12, 2013 | 05:18 PM
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Would also like to know.
Old Aug 12, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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There was with the 3v motors, but I do not know about the newer 5.0s
Old Aug 12, 2013 | 07:05 PM
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American Racing Headers are true long tubes, only full length ones out there.
Old Aug 12, 2013 | 09:51 PM
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You said the American Racing are the "only full length" header what are the dimensions of those? Compared to those of Stainless works. Or another claimed long tube?
Old Aug 13, 2013 | 09:42 AM
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There are only two things IMHO baring tube size and if it fits your application of course. This would go for Long tube or short tube headers. First would be the build quality and second if they are tuned or not. I would not purchase a non-tuned header, not worth it, but that's just me. Otherwise all headers are about the same. I have seen some knock off's put the quality of name brands to shame so, it’s not always top brands that give you the best bang for the buck.

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