Is it worth it to get headers on my 01?
Legend
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In my opinion you're better off with manifolds. They will seal better and be much cheaper. The flanges on the headers will always be much thinner than the manifolds- they're always prone to leaking. The engine in that truck will probably benefit almost nothing from the headers either.
As previously mentioned, if you use long tube headers you'll also have to get the rest of the system built behind them.
As previously mentioned, if you use long tube headers you'll also have to get the rest of the system built behind them.
I disagree I notice a sight improve with headers. If you get a tune it will unlock a little more. Just use high quality gaskets not the ones that come with the headers
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From: Clayton MI
Remflex gaskets please. Dead soft aluminum, or copper. Very reliable.
Most tuners come with a few different tunes, rated by octane of the gas they want. Even the 87 octane tune will help.
Most tuners come with a few different tunes, rated by octane of the gas they want. Even the 87 octane tune will help.
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I'd read up on header design, and where they work - rpm range. If it were me, I'd just get replacement magnum exhaust manifold. Headers are a pain (leak, rust, fitment issues), and if the performance value is nothing significant, why spend the extra cash and have to deal with the problems?
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/headers-dyno-test/
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/headers-dyno-test/