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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 07:12 PM
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I just recently installed headers and have noticed an increase in temperature in the engine bay. Is this normal?

Do headers give off more heat than manifolds?

Les
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Yes, its normal.............but who cares! You are finally driving the beast again!!!!!!!
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I'm going for a cruise now!!!
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 07:22 PM
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AWWWWWWW YAAAAAAAA!

I'm headed out shortly for an evening cruise myself
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I bet you are glad to get it back Les. Hope it is running like a raped ape!!!
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you can use headers wrap to help reduce heat under the hood, I have used it on all of my daily drivers without a problem
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