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  • tubular vs headers

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

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    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. ;)
    http://www.bowtiev6.com/

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    • #3
      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.
      Justin<br /><a href=\"http://www.bass482.com/firebird/index.html\" target=\"_blank\"> 2000 Black Firebird A4 Y87<br /></a>170.2rwhp/203rwtq (SAE Corrected)

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      • #4
        Re: tubular vs headers

        tubulars are good, but nowhere near as good as headers

        Camaro V6 - 14.3 @ 96mph
        Camaro SS - cam/boltons/m6/tune
        http://www.crfhq.com

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        • #5
          Re: tubular vs headers

          i put pacesetter in mine also. one of the best things ever
          WAWA-A-HOLIC

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          • #6
            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!

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            • #7
              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.

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              • #8
                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
                Shawn<br />2002 Silver W68 Firebird

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                • #9
                  Re: tubular vs headers

                  Originally posted by FloydSummerOf68
                  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

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