would a header really help a d16y8?
10-10-2003, 11:29 AM
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would a header really help a d16y8?
I have been looking at headers for a while and came up with a problem, Most headers I've found don't differ much from the ex. manifold that I already have. I know it's all about flow, but the stocker doesn't have any real sharp bends and the diameter is about the same as aftermarket headers that I've looked at. Thanks!
10-10-2003, 11:54 AM
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Re: would a header really help a d16y8? (platinum00)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by platinum00 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">when i had a dc sports header i noticed a nice differnece above 4k rpm.
platinum.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yup. The headers won't help much down low but up top is a nice little bump.
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Yup. The headers won't help much down low but up top is a nice little bump.
10-10-2003, 12:07 PM
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Re: would a header really help a d16y8? (axhandler)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by axhandler »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Header is of course best used in combination with the intake and straight thru exhaust.</TD></TR></TABLE>
And a Edelbrock intake manifold and High flow cat.
And a Edelbrock intake manifold and High flow cat.
10-10-2003, 12:19 PM
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Re: would a header really help a d16y8? (Spade)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Spade »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Yup. The headers won't help much down low but up top is a nice little bump.
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Agreed. My DC Sports 4-2-1 provided a nice oomph up top, but my A'PEXi 4-2-1 seems to provide more punch around mid-end. I like both headers, though, and they had excellent quality. Not a single problem with either the DCS or A'PEXi.
Yup. The headers won't help much down low but up top is a nice little bump.
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Agreed. My DC Sports 4-2-1 provided a nice oomph up top, but my A'PEXi 4-2-1 seems to provide more punch around mid-end. I like both headers, though, and they had excellent quality. Not a single problem with either the DCS or A'PEXi.
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10-10-2003, 12:22 PM
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Re: would a header really help a d16y8? (Spade)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Spade »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
And a Edelbrock intake manifold and High flow cat.</TD></TR></TABLE>
How's that coming along anyway?
And a Edelbrock intake manifold and High flow cat.
</TD></TR></TABLE>How's that coming along anyway?
10-10-2003, 12:24 PM
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Re: would a header really help a d16y8? (axhandler)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by axhandler »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
How's that coming along anyway?</TD></TR></TABLE>
IM sent.
How's that coming along anyway?</TD></TR></TABLE>
IM sent.
10-10-2003, 01:38 PM
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Re: would a header really help a d16y8? (Spade)
anytime you improve the flow characteristics of an engine, it is better. Maybe not as dynamic with certain parts by themselves, but together it does help.
Remember, your engine is a big air pump, let it breathe better. See how you like that, then move on to other areas, one at a time instead of a bunch of stuff at once so you can feel your progress.
Remember, your engine is a big air pump, let it breathe better. See how you like that, then move on to other areas, one at a time instead of a bunch of stuff at once so you can feel your progress.
10-10-2003, 09:24 PM
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Re: would a header really help a d16y8? (RSZero1)
I bought a used comptech SS header off a fellow HT member.
I love the header, but lets just say i'm glad i didn't pay full price for a new one.
I love the header, but lets just say i'm glad i didn't pay full price for a new one.
10-11-2003, 12:00 AM
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Re: would a header really help a d16y8? (AntiRice Superstar)
mid-top end feels real good with my dc 4-2-1 on a d15b7... that was my first mod, and those freeway on-ramps are much much quicker 
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