Shorty headers
08-25-2006, 09:06 AM
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Shorty headers
My engine is mostly stock. I'm thinking about headers. What kind of performance gains can I expect? Is anyone running the h-pipe with 'high performance' converters? What brands are recommended??
08-25-2006, 09:15 AM
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RE: Shorty headers
ORIGINAL: 1985stang
i'm not sure about the performance gains, but it sure will sound better.
i'm not sure about the performance gains, but it sure will sound better.
+1 my buddy has an 87 T-top with shorty headers. Sounds like a freakin' airplane going down the road.
08-25-2006, 10:14 AM
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RE: Shorty headers
gains are limited to the rest of your exhaust system, if you put headers on get shorties, 1 5/8" dia., equal or unequal, but get ceramic coated, and single flange. The headers may gain 5-10 hp, but are dependant on effectiveness of the rest of the exhaust, get a high flow x pipe (2 1/2"), and a tuned catback system(2 1/2")... not just some mufflers... theres a science to exhaust systems and correct backpressure for peak performance. Get a Bassani or BBK High Flow x pipe w/ cats
H Pipe sounds deeper tone, X Pipe is raspier at higher rpms and flows minimally better, 1-2 hp difference.
Good Luck
H Pipe sounds deeper tone, X Pipe is raspier at higher rpms and flows minimally better, 1-2 hp difference.
Good Luck
08-25-2006, 10:59 AM
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RE: Shorty headers
ORIGINAL: 7upedition
gains are limited to the rest of your exhaust system, if you put headers on get shorties, 1 5/8" dia., equal or unequal, but get ceramic coated, and single flange. The headers may gain 5-10 hp, but are dependant on effectiveness of the rest of the exhaust, get a high flow x pipe (2 1/2"), and a tuned catback system(2 1/2")... not just some mufflers... theres a science to exhaust systems and correct backpressure for peak performance. Get a Bassani or BBK High Flow x pipe w/ cats
H Pipe sounds deeper tone, X Pipe is raspier at higher rpms and flows minimally better, 1-2 hp difference.
Good Luck
gains are limited to the rest of your exhaust system, if you put headers on get shorties, 1 5/8" dia., equal or unequal, but get ceramic coated, and single flange. The headers may gain 5-10 hp, but are dependant on effectiveness of the rest of the exhaust, get a high flow x pipe (2 1/2"), and a tuned catback system(2 1/2")... not just some mufflers... theres a science to exhaust systems and correct backpressure for peak performance. Get a Bassani or BBK High Flow x pipe w/ cats
H Pipe sounds deeper tone, X Pipe is raspier at higher rpms and flows minimally better, 1-2 hp difference.
Good Luck
I agree with 7upedition, 1 5/8" ceramic coated headers are the way to go. I bought chrome shorties because they were cheaper, but I've regretted it ever since.
08-25-2006, 11:59 AM
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RE: Shorty headers
I personally like my SLP's.... great quality, nice sound, etc.
When do you think you should jump up to 1 3/4'? I know with a 1 5/8 you will get a tiny bit more torque but with a blower, intake, cam and heads eventually I should definetly go with a 1 3/4 right?
When do you think you should jump up to 1 3/4'? I know with a 1 5/8 you will get a tiny bit more torque but with a blower, intake, cam and heads eventually I should definetly go with a 1 3/4 right?
08-25-2006, 01:05 PM
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RE: Shorty headers
ORIGINAL: cepowers18
haha, that about sums it up right there! I would add that I've had good experience with the BBK catted X-pipe, but now I have an O/R Prochamber and I love it! Depending on where you live, you could always go "catless", but be careful with emissions and state laws. As far as mufflers are concerned, Flows sound good, but are very restrictive. I like Magnaflows myself.
I agree with 7upedition, 1 5/8" ceramic coated headers are the way to go. I bought chrome shorties because they were cheaper, but I've regretted it ever since.
ORIGINAL: 7upedition
gains are limited to the rest of your exhaust system, if you put headers on get shorties, 1 5/8" dia., equal or unequal, but get ceramic coated, and single flange. The headers may gain 5-10 hp, but are dependant on effectiveness of the rest of the exhaust, get a high flow x pipe (2 1/2"), and a tuned catback system(2 1/2")... not just some mufflers... theres a science to exhaust systems and correct backpressure for peak performance. Get a Bassani or BBK High Flow x pipe w/ cats
H Pipe sounds deeper tone, X Pipe is raspier at higher rpms and flows minimally better, 1-2 hp difference.
Good Luck
gains are limited to the rest of your exhaust system, if you put headers on get shorties, 1 5/8" dia., equal or unequal, but get ceramic coated, and single flange. The headers may gain 5-10 hp, but are dependant on effectiveness of the rest of the exhaust, get a high flow x pipe (2 1/2"), and a tuned catback system(2 1/2")... not just some mufflers... theres a science to exhaust systems and correct backpressure for peak performance. Get a Bassani or BBK High Flow x pipe w/ cats
H Pipe sounds deeper tone, X Pipe is raspier at higher rpms and flows minimally better, 1-2 hp difference.
Good Luck
I agree with 7upedition, 1 5/8" ceramic coated headers are the way to go. I bought chrome shorties because they were cheaper, but I've regretted it ever since.
