Patriot tight tuck headers...
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Merrick NY
Patriot tight tuck headers...
Are they a decent product? My hooker D-port long tubes seem too low for me, plus the 2 1/2" exhaust kit would bolt right up without any major modifications.
1 5/8" primaries are good for up to 400 or so hp correct?
Is there a minimum reccommended distance from the exhaust port for the O2 sensor?
Will adding an O2 bung after powdercoating ruin the finish?
My seach was fruitless, but at least I'm in the home stretch with this project!
Thanks in advance,
SD
1 5/8" primaries are good for up to 400 or so hp correct?
Is there a minimum reccommended distance from the exhaust port for the O2 sensor?
Will adding an O2 bung after powdercoating ruin the finish?
My seach was fruitless, but at least I'm in the home stretch with this project!
Thanks in advance,
SD
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i have heard the patriot products are a pretty good header. i've been running a jegs special shorty for years but am now looking for a better header myself.
i think the headers will probably support about what you're looking for. keep in mind the '96 LT4 put 330 through cast iron headers of similar design.
my understanding is the closer to the exhaust valve you can get the O2 sensor the better. someone more knowledgable can chime in.
yes, adding a port into coated headers will damage the coating at that spot. better to add it just on the other side of the flange.
i think the headers will probably support about what you're looking for. keep in mind the '96 LT4 put 330 through cast iron headers of similar design.
my understanding is the closer to the exhaust valve you can get the O2 sensor the better. someone more knowledgable can chime in.
yes, adding a port into coated headers will damage the coating at that spot. better to add it just on the other side of the flange.
Abby Normal
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 53,460
Likes: 92
From: Press "2" for English
i have heard the patriot products are a pretty good header. i've been running a jegs special shorty for years but am now looking for a better header myself.
i think the headers will probably support about what you're looking for. keep in mind the '96 LT4 put 330 through cast iron headers of similar design.
my understanding is the closer to the exhaust valve you can get the O2 sensor the better. someone more knowledgable can chime in.
yes, adding a port into coated headers will damage the coating at that spot. better to add it just on the other side of the flange.
i think the headers will probably support about what you're looking for. keep in mind the '96 LT4 put 330 through cast iron headers of similar design.
my understanding is the closer to the exhaust valve you can get the O2 sensor the better. someone more knowledgable can chime in.
yes, adding a port into coated headers will damage the coating at that spot. better to add it just on the other side of the flange.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 416
Likes: 11
From: Merrick NY
i have heard the patriot products are a pretty good header. i've been running a jegs special shorty for years but am now looking for a better header myself.
i think the headers will probably support about what you're looking for. keep in mind the '96 LT4 put 330 through cast iron headers of similar design.
my understanding is the closer to the exhaust valve you can get the O2 sensor the better. someone more knowledgable can chime in.
yes, adding a port into coated headers will damage the coating at that spot. better to add it just on the other side of the flange.
i think the headers will probably support about what you're looking for. keep in mind the '96 LT4 put 330 through cast iron headers of similar design.
my understanding is the closer to the exhaust valve you can get the O2 sensor the better. someone more knowledgable can chime in.
yes, adding a port into coated headers will damage the coating at that spot. better to add it just on the other side of the flange.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Halifax, NS, Canada
I am running those headers on my ZZ4. Although I have only 400 miles on the engine, I am very happy with the performance. The fit was great and lots of room for the angle plugs. The right side does come close to the starter but there is enough clearance.
Last edited by Binnie77; Mar 16, 2007 at 02:37 PM.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Merrick NY
Anyone interested in a set of D-port long tubes?
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