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I NEED HEADERS! HELP!

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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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Im looking into buying some new headers, shorties or full lenght, should i get 3" piping with turndown pipes or 2.5" with tubing all the way to the end. FLOWMASTER MUFFLERS.
Old Feb 22, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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what are your mods? I don't like dumps (sound like poo), but some people do, so you might wanna hear some before you go w/ that option.

As far as the pipes, unless you have a very high HP motor, you don't need 3" and it might even hurt your power. Go w/ headers, off road H/X, and your Flow's....
Old Feb 22, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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what are your mods? I don't like dumps (sound like poo), but some people do, so you might wanna hear some before you go w/ that option.

As far as the pipes, unless you have a very high HP motor, you don't need 3" and it might even hurt your power. Go w/ headers, off road H/X, and your Flow's....
Yup, agree!
Old Feb 22, 2006 | 10:22 PM
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^^^ +2
Old Feb 22, 2006 | 11:15 PM
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going with 3" piping won't hurt your power at all, it just pushes your powerband up a little bit..but it is not necessary for you..just go with the 2.5"
Old Feb 22, 2006 | 11:21 PM
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Go with shorty headers. 1 5/8". They are easier to install without clearance problems. 2.5 " all the way back is a good idea. X or H pipe is a matter of preferance in sound.
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