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72grande 05-19-2002 08:35 PM

Header lenght
 
ok THis should be quick, I know that short headers help either the lower more end or the higher end more but cant remebr which. And i assume lond headers help which ever the short ones dont. And tri-y are suposed to be the best of both?

If that didnt make any sence say so, and I'll try to clarify.

Rev 05-21-2002 07:17 PM

My experience is that Tri-Y's work great for the street where max RPM's are under 6000 and you need some low end torque. I'm sure shorties are also fine for the street in 5000-6000 RPM applications.

If you have an engine that delivers peak power at higher RPM's, and is more of a wild street engine or one set up more for the track, you'll want larger primary tubes and 4 into 1 type headers like Hooker Super Comps. That might hurt low end torque in a street engine though.

Try to match the headers to the application of the engine. Hope this makes some sense.

Rev


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