long tube headers; where can I buy them?
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I wouldn't normally buy Ebay exhaust components if you were going to install them as is. However, I have seen some really good results from people who have welded gussets and supports on the tubes and got them coated.
The coating helps them not rust and retain heat while the supports add strength. My friend used some 3/8 OD 303SS barstock from the header flange to the outer most part of the tubing. Worked really good! This was on a turbo manifold though.
The coating helps them not rust and retain heat while the supports add strength. My friend used some 3/8 OD 303SS barstock from the header flange to the outer most part of the tubing. Worked really good! This was on a turbo manifold though.
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btw ... supersprint has long-tube-headers ... but until now ... nobody was able to tell me what is the difference between using long-tube-headers instead of "normal" headers ...
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You know imo a good set of long tube headers if designed and manufactured well would prob have some decent hp gains. Couple that with a supercharger and supporting mods
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Originally Posted by 350zfan1
if designed and manufactured well would prob have some decent hp gains..
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Originally Posted by FAIRLADYZ_MANnE
what is the name of the long tube headers that do not look like long tubes however are long tubes because of the length
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you will lose a lot of low end torque with long tubes, and the horsepower gains will be BARELY greater than short tube headers (if anything.) Installing headers is a HUGE pain, and is usually not worth what you pay in the end, as discussed hundreds of times on this forum.
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^^^ There have been reports of Crawford’s providing gains… cost/benefit?, that’s up to the owner to decide… headers with cams hasn’t been done enough to be conclusive, but is likely to show decent gain… again, cost vs benefit may not be advantageous for most.
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Originally Posted by JSDZ33
you will lose a lot of low end torque with long tubes.
Any more info? very interesting. I haven't seen any dyno results or more info about long tubes.
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If you do have any links that i can learn about, i appreciate it.
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Originally Posted by JSDZ33
you will lose a lot of low end torque with long tubes, and the horsepower gains will be BARELY greater than short tube headers (if anything.) Installing headers is a HUGE pain, and is usually not worth what you pay in the end, as discussed hundreds of times on this forum.
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Originally Posted by deanfootlong
not unless i beat you to it, sucker!!!! jk. i'll post results as soon as i get mine.
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ETZ - they will be our own design.