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Old 03-25-2004, 05:13 PM   #1
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header size?

hey i am still looking at headers and now i just was wondering what would the best primary size tubing be for me? i am running vortec heads with a 30 over 350 and small dish pistons.... i cant remember the cam specs right now but it is on the mild to wild side... more wild.

so should i go

1 5/8's
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1 3/4's???

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Old 03-25-2004, 07:18 PM   #2
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1 5/8 unless it's all out drag racing. JMO

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Old 03-25-2004, 08:23 PM   #3
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that motor wont need anymore than 1 5/8 and even theres a lot of room for upgrades and those headers would still be fine as said unless your building an all out drag motor 1 5/8 are fine
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Old 03-25-2004, 09:46 PM   #4
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ok thanks, thats what i was thinking but wanted at least another opinion before i ordered a set for my truck


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