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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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Red face Headers?

Ok this sounds dumb but I have no clue what headers are or how they can be changed out to improve exhaust sound. Will somebody please explain this to me

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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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Just go to YAHOO and type in the word "headers" and you will get alot of info. The short of it is headers replace the factory exhaust manifolds creating a less restrictive system freeing up horsepower. Long tube headers have a scavenging affect that pulls the exhaust pulses from the engine, much better for making low end torque. Shortie headers have less restrictions than the factory exhaust manifolds but don't have a scavenging affect but they will increase mid to upper range power.
 
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