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Old 08-18-2017, 05:31 PM   #1
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Re: Are long tube headers on a bone stock 5.3 a waste?

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If the Camaro exhaust manifolds are good to 450 HP, are any gains to be had from the headers?
About a week after you make ~450hp, you'll want 451hp, and then be mad you have to buy exhaust stuff again Thus has been my experience.
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Old 08-18-2017, 06:01 PM   #2
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Re: Are long tube headers on a bone stock 5.3 a waste?

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About a week after you make ~450hp, you'll want 451hp, and then be mad you have to buy exhaust stuff again Thus has been my experience.
It took you a week?
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Old 08-19-2017, 07:01 AM   #3
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Re: Are long tube headers on a bone stock 5.3 a waste?

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It took you a week?
One of the guys at the engine shop told me he's met guys like me and it won't end until I'm running a top fuel car.
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Old 08-19-2017, 07:30 AM   #4
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One of the guys at the engine shop told me he's met guys like me and it won't end until I'm running a top fuel car.
I can testify to that!
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