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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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Ive got underdrive pulleys, 1.72 rockers, 2.25 inch catco hipe and summit 2.5 inch exhaust.

How much of a difference would a set of headers make, worth the cash?
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 10:28 PM
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yes they will make a dramatic difference, IMO
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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I would say quite a bit, I have never just done headers before but the stock ones are very restrictive
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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on my 85 years ago I switched from the stock tubular ones and bought flowtech equal lengths and improved et almost 2 tenths
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 11:26 PM
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put the headers on man. you well be happy with them. i was. check out flowtech thats what i put on mine. you could get them at summit. they dont coast that much.
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 11:54 PM
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dont get flowtechs....

shun those who say flowtech are good headers!

and ditch the 2.25" mid pipe
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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i have had macs for over 5 years and they are leak free
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 12:16 AM
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i have had macs for over 5 years and they are leak free
its a miracle
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 01:11 AM
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yeah i have heard they are cheap but i guess i got lucky
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 07:09 AM
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dont get flowtechs....

shun those who say flowtech are good headers!

and ditch the 2.25" mid pipe
LOL!!! THE SHORTIES AND EQUAL LENGTHS ARE FINE NOW THE LONG TUBES..... ha ha ha that's another story!! I'm not happy with mine at all[:@][:'(]



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