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headers?
I am looking for a set of headers for my 96 Ram 1500 4x2 with the 5.9l i really think long tubes are better because they build more low end torque. Am I correct in that? And I heard shorties are a little bit better than stock but I think long tubes are the best.
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From a Google search:
If you are making 350 hp or more, and live in a state that allows the use of two-cat H-pipes or off-road H-pipes, then the long-tubes are the header that will make the most power. However, if you have a stock or mildly modified car, live in a state that requires the stock H-pipe, or just want the simplest installation possible, the short-tube would be the best choice.
With that being said...Knowing how much these magnum motors like to breathe...LTs all the way. You're not going to see much with the shorties.
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I believe both krc and hughes engines state that long tubes give more power to a 360 all over, regardless.
Before the krc website was dismantled, they had dyno charts claiming to prove it.
Before the krc website was dismantled, they had dyno charts claiming to prove it.
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When I was going to do headers on my 98 a few years ago, I found and saved this, to help with my decision.
http://www.superchevy.com/technical/...der/index.html
http://www.superchevy.com/technical/...der/index.html
I have long tubes and dint have any loss at all. Putting on longtubes also gets rid if restrictive y pipe . I had to stick to a y pipe because mine is a 4x4 . U could prob do h pipe because u don't have a transfer case . It's worth it
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It isn't about tube length, (though that does play a role) it's more about primary tube DIAMETER when considering headers. Smaller diameter primaries will give more low end, larger diameter is meant more for higher RPM.
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I was just saying i didn't have to worry abiut that dumb y-pipe lol