short tube or long tube headers
08-11-2009, 06:24 PM
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short tube or long tube headers
I have a 98 Mustang GT with an 04 motor in it and Im looking to do headers on it... I was wondering what type of headers I should go with... Long tube or short tube...AND how much I would gain from them??? THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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08-11-2009, 07:36 PM
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Short tube headers do more for high reving applications, long tubes are more for low end grunt. From what I have read the mid length or sometimes called "tuned" length headers are best for most 2v bolt on applications because the length of the primaries flow a rate thats perfect for a bolt on car.
There is a lot of research out there on fluid dynamics pertaining to headers. The length of the primaries directly effects where the power is seen at. If I had a cobra or a gt with stage 2 cams I would most likely pick shorties because all my power will be seen up higher than the stock powerband, hence where shorties will shine.
There is a lot of research out there on fluid dynamics pertaining to headers. The length of the primaries directly effects where the power is seen at. If I had a cobra or a gt with stage 2 cams I would most likely pick shorties because all my power will be seen up higher than the stock powerband, hence where shorties will shine.
08-11-2009, 08:08 PM
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