tubular vs headers

[v6superbird420]

I was wondering if the tubular manifolds are just as good as aftermarket headers or at least close?

[97rs4life]

Re: tubular vs headers

close but not as good. if you have tubulars then wait on headers. headers could be your last bolt on mod then when you can't think of anything else.

do a search and you will find all kinds of threads on this topic. ;)

[Bass482]

Re: tubular vs headers

I had tubulars and switched to headers and still noticed a good seat of the pants difference...Especially in the higher rpms.

[airattack111]

Re: tubular vs headers

tubulars are good, but nowhere near as good as headers

[kristen]

Re: tubular vs headers

i put pacesetter in mine also. one of the best things ever

[Nachius]

Re: tubular vs headers

Primary Sizing

Stock Tubulars are just under 1.25"
CIA 1.5"
Pacesetter 1.75"
RKSport 1.75"

Definitely a Differeance!

[MrCoffee]

Re: tubular vs headers

minimal hp gains, but headers clean up the engine bay. Not just appearance, though they do look much better than rusted manifolds, but they make it easier to get to spark plugs as well. The main thing is a deeper tone on your exhaust. IMO they are a justified expense.

[FloydSummerOf68]

Re: tubular vs headers

Headers will give 10rwhp on a completely stock car.
This was just dynoproven...anyone who says manifolds are as good as headers has no idea what they'er talking about.

Not only are primary diameters larger but the length is MUCH longer than the tubular manifolds

[cam98aro]

Re: tubular vs headers

Headers will give 10rwhp on a completely stock car.
This was just dynoproven...anyone who says manifolds are as good as headers has no idea what they'er talking about.

Not only are primary diameters larger but the length is MUCH longer than the tubular manifolds

headers on the old BBC engines could free up, up to 100HP