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How can I tell which Headers I have

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Old 10-23-2006, 10:23 PM
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Default How can I tell which Headers I have

New car to me. Has headers on it. But I don't know how to tell what they are. I hear about BBK, shorty's, etc. I want to put new exhaust on it but am not sure how to order exhaust if I can't be sure on the lengths.
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Old 10-23-2006, 10:26 PM
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What year? Take a pic and we might be able to tell you.
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Old 10-23-2006, 10:30 PM
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I will work on the pic. Not exactly computer savy.
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Old 10-23-2006, 10:32 PM
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92 came with headers...they are a bent and dented looking, that is stock. BBKs will say it where you can see. What color are they? Rust? Silver?
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Are the tubes different lengths or do they bend over one another and look like each one is the same length?
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These are aftermarket I am pretty sure. Look fatter than originals. They had some type of coating/paint that was prob silver to white in color. Mostly rust color now.
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Old 10-23-2006, 11:29 PM
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On the drivers side there is a rectangular ID plate on the forwardmost tube. I can't make out the letters. The pipes are not the same size per tube. They look to end at approx the same place downunder. Headers almost hit the steering shaft. End approx 4 inches below the steering shaft. I guess I am going to try to get a pic and post on here.
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Since there is a rectangular ID plate, they're definitely aftermarket.

I'd guess they're some brand of 1 5/8 " unequal length headers, but obviously can't say for sure without pics.
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