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The exhaust poll was really helpful to me, so i decided to do a Header poll.
Here are the choices
1.Headers are worth the time and money
2.Headers arn't worth the headache/money. Use it elseware.
Also do you guys see a noticable performance increase?
Here are the choices
1.Headers are worth the time and money
2.Headers arn't worth the headache/money. Use it elseware.
Also do you guys see a noticable performance increase?
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well im sure some people wont agree with me, but heres my opinion which i have aquired from a bit of experiance, with headers you get what you pay for...the cheap 100 dollar sets dont give u any more power than a 400 dollar set, but the more expensive ones fit better, dont leak, and usually have some sort of rust preventive coating along wth a warranty, i recomend headers from L&L, stans, sanderson,
headers are very helpful on fe engines because of their very restrictive stock manifolds, especially on more built up motors...heres a good general rule, the more your motor is built up, the more it will benifit from a good set of headers
headers are very helpful on fe engines because of their very restrictive stock manifolds, especially on more built up motors...heres a good general rule, the more your motor is built up, the more it will benifit from a good set of headers
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>The exhaust poll was really helpful to me, so i decided to
>do a Header poll.
>
>Here are the choices
>
>1.Headers are worth the time and money
>2.Headers arn't worth the headache/money. Use it elseware.
>
>Also do you guys see a noticable performance increase?
I think that they are worth the money, but thats because i would like to have it, if you arent looking for that extra power or sound or whatever you want, or if it is not in your opinion worth the money (200 Dollars, 30 Horse). shortie headers are just about as good as fill length but with less effort to put them in and cheaper, so i think they are a good idea. but thats just my two cents.
I got Dynomax and i've liked there design and quality so far, 2 years.
>do a Header poll.
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>Here are the choices
>
>1.Headers are worth the time and money
>2.Headers arn't worth the headache/money. Use it elseware.
>
>Also do you guys see a noticable performance increase?
I think that they are worth the money, but thats because i would like to have it, if you arent looking for that extra power or sound or whatever you want, or if it is not in your opinion worth the money (200 Dollars, 30 Horse). shortie headers are just about as good as fill length but with less effort to put them in and cheaper, so i think they are a good idea. but thats just my two cents.
I got Dynomax and i've liked there design and quality so far, 2 years.
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Basic performance mod, as noted before, the more you up the output of your engine, the more you will notice the gains. Wouldn't run mine without 'em, have gone though 3 sets in the last 17 years. These are fenderwell exit and get lots of abuse, so this is to be expected if you don't have them coated (current set is and holding up very well) and live in a heavy winter salt area like I do.
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This is great guys! The comments so far have helped alot, i am starting to lean more to getting headers.
I do live in canada and there are plenty of salty winters here! but my truck only comes out in the summer
Will be lowering it, adding rims tires and exhaust this spring. Then engine mods to beef up the 460 a bit. To many chev boys in this town! Keep the poll rolling i am still intrested
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The answer depends on the availability of good flowing OEM exhaust parts and the build state of the engine. Some of the late model engines come with cast iron manifolds that are almost as good as headers.
If restrictive "log" type manifolds are all that is available for your engine, -go for the headers.
If your engine is modified with a new cam go with the recommendation of the cam manufacturer.
If you are just making "bolt on" changes the picture gets real fuzzy. Most "bolt on" mods will not increase the power levels beyond stock to any significant extent as to require headers over a good free flowing OEM setup. The OEM setup usually can be improved with some proper "stepped" port matching and flow path improvements.
For headers, get the ceramic coated variety. According to the Custom Hot Rod shops around me, (that build $200,000+ hotrods) they are the "greatest thing since sliced bread". They say they are much better than chrome and last a long time. The ceramic units also cut underhood heat tremendously.
That's my 2 cents worth. I am using ceramic headers on my 400 engine with a cam, I have no other choice.
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If restrictive "log" type manifolds are all that is available for your engine, -go for the headers.
If your engine is modified with a new cam go with the recommendation of the cam manufacturer.
If you are just making "bolt on" changes the picture gets real fuzzy. Most "bolt on" mods will not increase the power levels beyond stock to any significant extent as to require headers over a good free flowing OEM setup. The OEM setup usually can be improved with some proper "stepped" port matching and flow path improvements.
For headers, get the ceramic coated variety. According to the Custom Hot Rod shops around me, (that build $200,000+ hotrods) they are the "greatest thing since sliced bread". They say they are much better than chrome and last a long time. The ceramic units also cut underhood heat tremendously.
That's my 2 cents worth. I am using ceramic headers on my 400 engine with a cam, I have no other choice.
over!
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They are woth it so far. Just installed a set on my 302 Bronco. See pics in my gallery. The install was straight forward, but time consuming. I spent about 12-15 hours over 3 days. Needed to remove some emissions hoses and reroute the oil dipstick tube (actually i broke my dipstick tube and just replaced it). Although, if you are putting headers on a motor with no other exhaust mods, dont bother.
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