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02-09-2007, 01:07 AM
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Headers Or No Headers
I am contemplating putting on a set of Hooker 2454's on my '72 402-powered C-20 2wd truck.
I have dual exhausts now with the stock iron manifolds. I am running a mild Comp Cams XE252 (low-end grunt towing cam) Edelbrock #1903 Q'jet carb atop a Performer intake and a re-curved HEI. I was running a Megasquirt/TBI setup prior and although it ran well I just like the simplicity of a carb and HEI so I ditched it and went back to a carb. I am going to wrap the primaries of the headers with heat wrap as well. This is basically used as my camper truck. Am I going to get any benefit out of a set of headers on this engine or am I wasting my money? Thanx, Bud |
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02-09-2007, 01:33 AM
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Re: Headers Or No Headers
My opinion is,yes,you`re better off.Plus,you can wrap the headers.
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02-09-2007, 01:34 AM
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Re: Headers Or No Headers
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02-09-2007, 01:37 AM
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Re: Headers Or No Headers
i say headers, youll gain some highway cruzing power and will get better MPG
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02-09-2007, 11:49 AM
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Re: Headers Or No Headers
Well,
I guess I will bite the bullet. Thanx for the insight, guys! Regards, Bud |
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02-09-2007, 12:04 PM
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Re: Headers Or No Headers
I also agree on getting the headers - plus with a bbc, I think there are less header problems than with them on a sbc. I'd be leary of the wrap - it will hold in moisture and lead to quicker rust. I'd go with a set of ceramic coated headers if I were you - they drastically reduce heat in the engine compartment. I'm using a pair of Dynomax's ceramacoated headers on my bbc. I'm very happy with them.
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02-09-2007, 12:06 PM
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Re: Headers Or No Headers
Here's my answer "HOOKER"
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02-09-2007, 12:36 PM
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I have a 4-speed in mine and from what I am reading from Summit catalog (which is not always correct) the Dynomax(Cyclone) ceramic coated headers do not fit a 4-on-the-floor application yet the Dynomax website says it will. Does this mean I am going to have to do the "Z" bar mod even tho it says "will fit" ? Last edited by 69sixpackbee; 02-09-2007 at 01:56 PM. Reason: Needed to add |
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02-09-2007, 05:23 PM
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Re: Headers Or No Headers
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Mine is a 4wd so keep that in mind as you look at this pic 
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