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Old May 21, 2006 | 12:46 PM
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I was looking at headers for my 1990, and then saw a pair of true duels from Mid AMerican Runs about 249-299. My thought is to add cats, and use the existing exhaust manifold.

Hooker Headers: 529.99 Pipe 169.99 Mufflers=179.99 Total=879.97

Duels: 299.99 CATS=300.00 Mufflers=179.99 Total=779.99(SS) (749.99) with Aluminized.



Any Thoughts on which one would add more power?

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Old May 21, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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If your going to do any future mods - go with the headers.

an alternative is to pull the stock exh manifolds and port/polish the snot out of them - talk to 65z01 (Jim) he is getting fantastic performance out of his dremel skills.
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I'd go headers. I've checked out that Mid America system, but was turned off by the fact it only comes in 2.25" diameter.
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