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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 12:47 AM
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Which Headers?

i want to replace my whole exhaust system. im thinking of going with short tube headers cuz i hear they are better for torque. anyone have info on a brand or style?

my truck is an 86' f-250 4x4 with a 351w.

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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 06:09 AM
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Long tubes will give you more torque , i like headman headers.....Lew
 
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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 10:54 AM
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Yes longtubes are better for TQ.
Do not buy Flowtech!
 
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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 11:41 AM
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ok, long tubes. ive read that the tubes hang real low on the truck though...

also, what size piping should i go with? 2 1/4?
 
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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 01:52 PM
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Flowtechs hang too low but other brands like Pacesetter and Headman fit much better. 2.5" tubing behind the headers will be fine assuming you will be using common compression bent tubing that a muffler shop would install and either duals or a single.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 01:15 AM
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how much will headers effect the sound of the exhaust (after market or stock)
 
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