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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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Dont know about the sound difference but it all depends on what you think looks good, some like un=, some like=, i happen to like the =, but if you go with the un=, just make sure when you put them on they have clearance from wires and stuff like that, many people on this forum have un= and no probs, everycar and driver are different
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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By the way I just went through this debate myself last month and figured based on my mechanical ability I would get the ='s.
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 03:25 PM
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Sorry to pick. But I had to say that in the discussion headers and sound difference posted eariler I read that the only headers that I should be concerned with frying any wires were the equals and that was a big turn off. Were you just reffering to the unequals being a concern for damaging wires? I appriciate the advice, It is difficult to decide when you read other comments
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 03:30 PM
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I run equal length headers. The bottom of my plug wires and boots are wrapped in heat resistant fabric. No problems at all.
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 03:41 PM
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^^^^^There you go! I dont know what wires they burn but you could do what he did. You can always find ways to protect any wires
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 03:48 PM
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Where did you get the heat resistant material?
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 03:52 PM
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You can get it from any automotive supplier.
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 03:56 PM
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equals with protection sound good. Do eather of you have a photo of what it looks like looking down on the engion. Are they visable looking at the car 20 foot away from the side?
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 04:20 PM
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No, they are not visible from the side of the car. Well, maybe the flange, but that's it. This is the only pic that I have on this PC that somewhat shows the headers in place. Also, if you look closely, you'll see the heat resistant wraps on the plug wires.
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 04:38 PM
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Looks Good! I assume the Full legth headers wouldn't leave room for my magnaflow mufflers. Am I right? In other worlds how does it work with full length headers with the cat converters and all? I'd say I know what I am doing behind the wheel but I'm no wizz under the hood.



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