Headers
#4
Eric is correct. Your butt dyno will probably not be able to tell the difference. It will change the sound of your car's exhaust note though.
Be prepared to change header gaskets. They can blow out, especially if you buy a set of cheap headers.
Be prepared to change header gaskets. They can blow out, especially if you buy a set of cheap headers.
#6
First, the more air (and thus fuel) you can move in and out of the engine, the more HP it will make. Proper tuned full length headers have been proven time and time and time again to provide about 20-30 HP increase over stock manifolds. More importantly, this improved exhaust breathing is an important foundation for any other performance upgrades you plan to make. I personally wouldn't waste my time with shorty headers.
#7
Is your '71 350 still in factory form (8:1 compression and puny camshaft)?
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IMO if all you're planning to do is look at upgrade to an existing dual exhaust? Not worth your time and money. If you're planning to change intake, cam, lifters then I'd consider the headers
It all comes to how deep your pockets are and what your plans are for using the car. Show car? Nope. DD, maybe. Performance, yup.
It all comes to how deep your pockets are and what your plans are for using the car. Show car? Nope. DD, maybe. Performance, yup.
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One other thing you'd have to consider is moving the brake distribution valve if you put headers in. Check the location and you'll see what I mean.
Sorry, I apologize for the other comments. I thought you were talking about the car in general.
Sorry, I apologize for the other comments. I thought you were talking about the car in general.
#16
I much prefer headers over factory manifolds as headers will flow a lot better than the factory exhaust manifolds. I have a set of Heddmans on my car and they have held up well over the past 30+ years. No gasket blow-outs, loose bolts, etc.
Is your '71 350 still in factory form (8:1 compression and puny camshaft)?
Is your '71 350 still in factory form (8:1 compression and puny camshaft)?
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