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thirdstreettito · 10-05-2008, 10:46 AM

Well, I am about to buy the truck in my sig from my brother for hopefully 300-500$. It has RamHorns on it. I know the old hot rodders used RamHorns. I want to know, what will give me more power? Headers? or RamHorns?

see ten · 10-05-2008, 11:11 AM

I've always read that ramhorns are one of the better flowing exhaust manifold designs. Do they flow as much as headers? I don't know...but if you've already got em and they're in good shape, I'd run em.

Old Chevy Mech · 10-05-2008, 11:11 AM

From what I was told by the man who built my engine and built $50K racing engines, headers will not give you anything worth the extra cash they cost, until you get into the 8-10,000 rpm range. Ram horns are just fine for most applications, according to him.

My experience also lies in the older equipment I own, CAT 4 cyl diesel exhaust is basically a center dump, my 1936 CLETRAC is a center dump, and my old International I-14 has a center dump. Most Industrial, hard working equipment engines seem to have center dump exhaust manifolds. There has to be something to it. Oh I am sure there's some techno data that says you can get a tad more here and there with their product, but all these companies have a wealth of experience to support their decisions.

Boils down to the budget if you ask me.

Frank

Sport/Truck · 10-05-2008, 11:15 AM

For street applications rams horns will do fine. The headers will get a lot hotter, and can be a PITA.
What are your plans?
s/t

hotrodhomi · 10-05-2008, 11:16 AM

if your not pushing tons of HP you won't feel the difference.

**special-K** · 10-05-2008, 12:17 PM

Headers are just

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gator2511 · 10-05-2008, 02:16 PM

I use the vete fuel injection ram horns on my truck. The are a larger diameter inside and flow better than the standard ones. For a street truck I think they flow very well. If they were good enough for a fuelie vette, they are good enough for my near stock motor.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 10-05-2008, 03:02 PM

My understanding is that there is a reason why truck rams are smaller,and that is to raise the low-end torque. Same with the intake. For a stock motor I would go with the truck ones. I could be wrong tho, I've never had anything else.

**70cst** · 10-05-2008, 03:36 PM

Interesting...again I continue to learn off Chevy Trucks 101.

big_al_71 · 10-05-2008, 03:42 PM

Headers all the way for me..look better, perform better...

thirdstreettito · 10-05-2008, 07:14 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I'm gonna keep em, get em ported and polished for better flow. And hopefully run 2 1/2" - 3" straight pipes with glasspacks dumping at the 2 piece driveshaft cross member.

Engine plans = Edelbrock 575 Carb, Edelbrock Torquer intake, all aluminum heads, serpentine system, "raised" CHEVROLET valve covers, dual air plenum intake, dual electric fans. Built to about 375-400HP. Total price = about 2500$ Oh yeah, and a built TH350 with 3:42:1 posi.

**special-K** · 10-05-2008, 10:47 PM

Which intake,the Torker or the dual plenum?The Torker is open with straight runners for high rpm torque/high rpm flow.This is a manifold that benefits where the headers would also.
If ramshorns are adequate for the motor then so would 2 1/4" duals.Any motor that would run best with 2 1/2-3" exhaust would run better with headers,too.

thirdstreettito · 10-06-2008, 08:59 PM

Dual air plenum, it looks like a dual air filter, you know the tubing and whatnot.
This: http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te.../photo_09.html

Well now maybe I'll do some more research into intake manifolds.

Oh and a Lunati street cam.

drivethechevy · 10-06-2008, 09:26 PM

i like the rams i think they look much better then headers, im not 100% on the resoning but in the stock modified circle track racing that goes on around where i live, the races always run rams or a version of the rams, im not sure if they are regulations teling them to run them, but 100 laps at about 80-130 mph on a dirt track rams work better then the cars that do ocasionaly have headers

msgross · 10-06-2008, 09:28 PM

so did you get your license then?

thirdstreettito · 10-06-2008, 09:40 PM

Nah not yet, Jan 4th and I will.

My brother just talked to me while we were playing a video game online, he will sell it to me for 500$.

Thats is 200 less than before and 165 more than I have now.

I am so excited. I'll post plans for the truck tomorrow.

msgross · 10-06-2008, 09:44 PM

I would just plan on keeping/getting it in good running condition for now then. Save money for gas and girls... The trruck will be there for upgrades for awhile...

5150.4.67 · 10-07-2008, 01:42 AM

Yeah, just get it together and drive her for a bit. Match port the rams if you like. You can always change to headers later. Performer rpm intakes are hard to beat, IMHO.

Jay

10-05-2008, 10:46 AM	#1
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	RamHorns or Headers? Well, I am about to buy the truck in my sig from my brother for hopefully 300-500$. It has RamHorns on it. I know the old hot rodders used RamHorns. I want to know, what will give me more power? Headers? or RamHorns? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck Last edited by thirdstreettito; 10-05-2008 at 10:46 AM.

10-05-2008, 11:11 AM	#2
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: RamHorns or Headers? I've always read that ramhorns are one of the better flowing exhaust manifold designs. Do they flow as much as headers? I don't know...but if you've already got em and they're in good shape, I'd run em.

10-05-2008, 11:11 AM	#3
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Re: RamHorns or Headers? From what I was told by the man who built my engine and built $50K racing engines, headers will not give you anything worth the extra cash they cost, until you get into the 8-10,000 rpm range. Ram horns are just fine for most applications, according to him. My experience also lies in the older equipment I own, CAT 4 cyl diesel exhaust is basically a center dump, my 1936 CLETRAC is a center dump, and my old International I-14 has a center dump. Most Industrial, hard working equipment engines seem to have center dump exhaust manifolds. There has to be something to it. Oh I am sure there's some techno data that says you can get a tad more here and there with their product, but all these companies have a wealth of experience to support their decisions. Boils down to the budget if you ask me. Frank __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it"

10-05-2008, 11:15 AM	#4
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: RamHorns or Headers? For street applications rams horns will do fine. The headers will get a lot hotter, and can be a PITA. What are your plans? s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe. Last edited by Sport/Truck; 10-05-2008 at 11:16 AM.

10-05-2008, 11:16 AM	#5
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: RamHorns or Headers? if your not pushing tons of HP you won't feel the difference. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: RamHorns or Headers? Headers are just . __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-05-2008, 02:16 PM	#7
gator2511 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: tampa florida Posts: 776	Re: RamHorns or Headers? I use the vete fuel injection ram horns on my truck. The are a larger diameter inside and flow better than the standard ones. For a street truck I think they flow very well. If they were good enough for a fuelie vette, they are good enough for my near stock motor.

10-05-2008, 03:02 PM	#8
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,861	Re: RamHorns or Headers? My understanding is that there is a reason why truck rams are smaller,and that is to raise the low-end torque. Same with the intake. For a stock motor I would go with the truck ones. I could be wrong tho, I've never had anything else. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent. Last edited by WorkinLonghorn; 10-05-2008 at 03:02 PM. Reason: spelling

10-05-2008, 03:36 PM	#9
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: RamHorns or Headers? Interesting...again I continue to learn off Chevy Trucks 101. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

10-05-2008, 03:42 PM	#10
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: RamHorns or Headers? Headers all the way for me..look better, perform better... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-05-2008, 07:14 PM	#11
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: RamHorns or Headers? Thanks for the info guys. I'm gonna keep em, get em ported and polished for better flow. And hopefully run 2 1/2" - 3" straight pipes with glasspacks dumping at the 2 piece driveshaft cross member. Engine plans = Edelbrock 575 Carb, Edelbrock Torquer intake, all aluminum heads, serpentine system, "raised" CHEVROLET valve covers, dual air plenum intake, dual electric fans. Built to about 375-400HP. Total price = about 2500$ Oh yeah, and a built TH350 with 3:42:1 posi. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

10-05-2008, 10:47 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: RamHorns or Headers? Which intake,the Torker or the dual plenum?The Torker is open with straight runners for high rpm torque/high rpm flow.This is a manifold that benefits where the headers would also. If ramshorns are adequate for the motor then so would 2 1/4" duals.Any motor that would run best with 2 1/2-3" exhaust would run better with headers,too. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-06-2008, 08:59 PM	#13
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: RamHorns or Headers? Dual air plenum, it looks like a dual air filter, you know the tubing and whatnot. This: http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te.../photo_09.html Well now maybe I'll do some more research into intake manifolds. Oh and a Lunati street cam. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

10-06-2008, 09:26 PM	#14
drivethechevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 606	Re: RamHorns or Headers? i like the rams i think they look much better then headers, im not 100% on the resoning but in the stock modified circle track racing that goes on around where i live, the races always run rams or a version of the rams, im not sure if they are regulations teling them to run them, but 100 laps at about 80-130 mph on a dirt track rams work better then the cars that do ocasionaly have headers __________________ Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom)

10-06-2008, 09:28 PM	#15
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: RamHorns or Headers? so did you get your license then? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"



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10-06-2008, 09:40 PM	#16
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: RamHorns or Headers? Nah not yet, Jan 4th and I will. My brother just talked to me while we were playing a video game online, he will sell it to me for 500$. Thats is 200 less than before and 165 more than I have now. I am so excited. I'll post plans for the truck tomorrow. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

10-06-2008, 09:44 PM	#17
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: RamHorns or Headers? I would just plan on keeping/getting it in good running condition for now then. Save money for gas and girls... The trruck will be there for upgrades for awhile... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 10-07-2008 at 06:57 AM.

10-07-2008, 01:42 AM	#18
5150.4.67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 411	Re: RamHorns or Headers? Yeah, just get it together and drive her for a bit. Match port the rams if you like. You can always change to headers later. Performer rpm intakes are hard to beat, IMHO. Jay

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