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Old Aug 19, 2022 | 10:20 AM
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best headers for 88 4x4

i am rebuilding the top end of my 88 302 it has a five spd manual behind it. and a stock exhaust. what would be the best headers for this build?
 
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Old Aug 19, 2022 | 10:55 AM
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All things being equal, and if you're willing to rework the entire exhaust system, you want to go with a Long Tube design. They will generally improve torque production in the RPM range where you drive most often.

If you want something that will connect to the stock exhaust, you're limited to equal-length shorties. I personally prefer headers to manifolds, but I don't know that the shorty headers really do anything for you performance wise, in most cases.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2022 | 05:19 PM
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Please upgrade that peanut camshaft while you are that far down inside the powerplant.

I am not a fan of shorty style as the headpipes are so small.
 
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what is the best cam for these engines? i was thinking of gt40 heads from the wrecking yard, they should bolt right up.
 
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