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Freespirit · 03-27-2004, 10:41 AM

My 88 3/4 burb has the cracked exhaust manifold problem. I am looking to fix it the most cost effective (cheep) way, and wonder if I should replace the stock manifolds or I was looking at the flowtech headers. I do have to take this burb thru emissions so I need the a.i.r. pipes.

Any opinions on these low priced headers?

Thanks, Al

stepside454 · 03-27-2004, 11:16 AM

Al, I assume this Burb is a daily driver, in wich case, Id only have headers if they were ceramic coated. are the ones your looking at full length or shortys ?
They might help your MPG a little, if there full lengthe youll gain a little low speed torque

Grim Reaper · 03-28-2004, 11:55 PM

Wow you have to smog you 88? In GA since it has a 8600lb GVWR mine is exempt.

I have a set of GM stainless headers on the way. They are off a Motor home and the Air pipes are rusted into them. Going ot drill and tap them out.

Freespirit · 03-29-2004, 12:37 AM

We get the bad air from Chicago/Gary and have to pass the smog test until the vehicle is 20 years old and then you have to register as a hobyist or collector and not drive in the month of January.

stepside454 · 03-29-2004, 08:47 PM

LOL dont complain, here in St.Louis area everything nwere than 1971 gets tested unless you have 16,000 lbs. plates or have historic plates.

03-27-2004, 10:41 AM	#1
Freespirit Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Spring City Posts: 9	454 Manifolds VS Headers My 88 3/4 burb has the cracked exhaust manifold problem. I am looking to fix it the most cost effective (cheep) way, and wonder if I should replace the stock manifolds or I was looking at the flowtech headers. I do have to take this burb thru emissions so I need the a.i.r. pipes. Any opinions on these low priced headers? Thanks, Al __________________ Al Schamens

03-27-2004, 11:16 AM	#2
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Al, I assume this Burb is a daily driver, in wich case, Id only have headers if they were ceramic coated. are the ones your looking at full length or shortys ? They might help your MPG a little, if there full lengthe youll gain a little low speed torque __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

03-28-2004, 11:55 PM	#3
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	Wow you have to smog you 88? In GA since it has a 8600lb GVWR mine is exempt. I have a set of GM stainless headers on the way. They are off a Motor home and the Air pipes are rusted into them. Going ot drill and tap them out. __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

03-29-2004, 12:37 AM	#4
Freespirit Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Spring City Posts: 9	We get the bad air from Chicago/Gary and have to pass the smog test until the vehicle is 20 years old and then you have to register as a hobyist or collector and not drive in the month of January. __________________ Al Schamens

03-29-2004, 08:47 PM	#5
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	LOL dont complain, here in St.Louis area everything nwere than 1971 gets tested unless you have 16,000 lbs. plates or have historic plates. __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered



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