Header Questions?

[SY#2910]

OK, I have searched keyword (headers) and have not found the answer to my questions. What will headers do for my truck? Is it an overall improvement or Topend, Bottom end? I have an idea for the cracking issues also so I am not worried about that as much. So I guess I just need to know what the headers do in performance numbers.

Thanks
Will

 

[SY#2910]

Re: Header Questions?

Anyone?

 

[myclone]

Re: Header Questions?

I'll jump in and try to get the thread started (maybe some ppl will chime in that at least wanna argue with what I say ).

I looked over your present mods and while I dont think headers would hurt you at all IMO the money you spend could be spent on other things and net similar pr prolly better gains without the pains headers can cause.

If it was me and the money was burning a hole in my pocket Id check into getting the stock manifolds extrude honed then spend the rest on other stuff if I had enough left over (50lb injectors, 50lb chip, etc). Thats just me though. :2cents:

 

[SY#2910]

Re: Header Questions?

Sounds good. I will check into the extrude honing thing. I read about that one a few years back. As for the other modes you suggested. I have 50# injectors, Nolans custom tune, Full emulation and quite a few other stuff including a built up (mid) trans. I know I should save for the 4l80e first. But I was wondering of the benifits of headers. Low end, Top end, whatever. Thanks for the idea on the extrude honing. Heres a list of my modes.

L35's 2.02/1.6 Ported/Polished
TRW Pistons
Eagle Rods
PTE-44
50#ers
Gilbert Prop Shaft
Pulleys
3 bar
3" Exhaust
Ported Intake
412 Comp Cam
2800 stall
egr Delete
K&N 1000CFM
255 Walbro pump
AFPR
tial mini-gate
Custom air 2 air front mount set-up 30x19x4" thick core
RamChargers Elec. Fans
Auto-meter Ultra-lite Elec. FP Gauge
Auto-meter Ultra-lite Boost Gauge
Auto-meter Ultra-lite Trans Tmep. Gauge

 

[JSM]

Re: Header Questions?

Headers still won't make you faster than Jeremy or Matt. :rotf:

 

[SY#2910]

Re: Header Questions?

Headers still won't make you faster than Jeremy or Matt. :rotf:

Well at least I am faster than your Ty. Actually, so is that moped in your neighborhood and that kid on that skateboard. :rotf:

 

[BigAl...]

Re: Header Questions?

I'm not to up to date on the pte turbo's so I don't know where the te44 lands on the hp list but maybe consider a turbo upgrade perhaps a gt40 or maybe even a gt42 or if you like the turbonetics/innovative stuff perhaps a t72Q. With any of the mentioned turbos you could easily run tens (heck Tony ran 10.71 with a 72P) but save the money on the headers

BigAl...

 

[blk00z28]

Re: Header Questions?

Do you want to hit a certain ET or are we just trying to see how much power headers would give you just by guessing?

If your looking for a better bang for the buck, either kick up to a bigger turbo or a cam. (depending on how you answer my questions

)

If it was me, I'd go to a bigger turbo. Like a 52, or even a 6x something. :dunno: