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Old 12-05-2001, 09:52 PM
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Well I finally got new exhaust and mufflers today. I had them remove all existing pipes, mufflers, and cat. Went with 2.5 inch pipe and Ravin 55 mufflers. (The manager talked me out of 33's), because I said I did NOT want it extremely loud. MIDAS did an excellent job with the installation. Also put on two cats. Wish it was a hair louder, but oh well!! Maybe after I drive the car awhile, maybe they will get a little louder.

Would headers help the performance any? Or is it a waste because I have 2 new cats?

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Old 12-05-2001, 10:07 PM
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What Year vette do you own? What engine does it have in it? What mods have you do? Anyway, yes headers would help performance, to what extent depends on your set up. Also I would recommend full-length large tube headers before shorty style headers.
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Headers will help EVERYTHING. Performance, looks, sound and gas mileage. A solid investment. I have the hookers cermanic coated and they fit great and look good.
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Sorry guys. The car is a '77, 350 L-48.

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Old 12-06-2001, 12:18 AM
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No prob. Headers would help they would give you a torque increase every where and more power in the mid to high band. Also if you were planing on doing other mods they would like headers too. I would look at the DynoMax headers from Jeg’s or Summit who ever is cheaper. I have a set in my 79 they fit great and look good to. The cerama coated ones run about $210 for the set. If you do decide to get headers get a metal header gasket and good bolts.

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