Installing Headers...
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Installing Headers...
I am putting some hooker headers and sidepipes on my (as of today) stock '80 L48. Cam, heads, etc are in the plans but will be a few weeks down the road. When I install the headers and remove the stock exhaust will the car run normally? Will the timing or anything else have to be changed immediately when I take the stock exhaust off? I am just trying to know what to expect. It is in good (slow) running condition right now. Thanks.
#4
Safety Car
A richer fuel mixture would yield a few more HP with the free flowing exhaust. If the new headers get to glowing cherry red hot, it might be an indication of too lean a mixture. Advance the timing a couple of degrees too. As long as you dont get spark knock yur ok.
#6
Melting Slicks
I've put headers and a true dual system on my '80 L48 and didn't have to make any adjustments. Sidepipes should be very nice though. Of course we'll need to see photos.