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Old Jan 14, 2016 | 01:59 PM
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See the other thread - it's already gotten fun
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Old Jan 14, 2016 | 02:39 PM
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I would have never believed that without seeing it....
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Old Jan 14, 2016 | 02:59 PM
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That is the best thing you can do to headers other than throwing them into the garbage.
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Old Jan 14, 2016 | 06:45 PM
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I knew years ago that it had little to no effect. But it's fun to see these guys that know everything explain how it must be wrong.
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Old Jan 14, 2016 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by toobroketoretire
That is the best thing you can do to headers other than throwing them into the garbage.
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?for...7QOv5rZxDzXv2A
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Old Jan 14, 2016 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by toobroketoretire
That is the best thing you can do to headers other than throwing them into the garbage.
Since your so against them toobroke, what is your personal experience with headers?
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Old Jan 14, 2016 | 09:16 PM
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Since your so against them toobroke, what is your personal experience with headers?
He probably doesn't have any. Doesn't believe the tech data from the internet or header builders cause as we all know he is an engineer and pro engine builder.
They are only required for full out track racing. Absolutely no benefit for a street car.
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