Mike, you are right. For street use a tri-y setup with longer primary tubes is
probably preferable, but I have not found anyone who has managed it. If you do
find a set please post info so the rest of us can benefit. John
Mike Hartwig wrote:
> Well, my engine is in the machine shop this week for head porting and
> balancing. My thoughts have now switched to the headers. Anyone out there
> ever done custom headers? If so how much did you pay? Seeing the prices
> for the V8 specialist makes me do a 180. ($300-$600 anyone seen them
> cheaper?) I was thinking about going to some of the speed shops to see if
> they could do a 4-2-1 system for me. Maybe take all 4 pipes down and back,
> then reduce under the car?
> I know there is some voodoo about planning an exhaust system (backpressure,
> timing of it all, etc), but I know that the headers the V8 specialist
> supply can't be that good. Slamming it from 4-1 w/in a few inches can't be
> good. Am I right? Any thoughts on this idea would be appreciated.
>
> Mike
> 78B soon to be 'The Blue Beast'
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