Headers for an 84??
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Indianapolis Indiana
Headers for an 84??
I bought stinger-style mufflers from Mid America and I think while I'm at it I will buy their dual exhaust system to hook it to. So why not slap headers on while I'm at it?
Any suggestions on what headers would work well on an 84?
Comments welcome. Thanks!
Any suggestions on what headers would work well on an 84?
Comments welcome. Thanks!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Clifton Park NY
I use the Hedmens on mine. The install was quite easy and the only modification was the Alt bracket. But that was easy as well. Mine are the cheaper ones with the A.I.R in them.
Another good one would be the Hedmen Elites or hooker. Very Common. Personally I like the hedmen elites.
Another good one would be the Hedmen Elites or hooker. Very Common. Personally I like the hedmen elites.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Jacksonville FL
While Exotic Muscle log tube headers are kinda pricey, you get what you need in the way of spacers for a/c and the alt brackets and they have been tweeked so they fit right. They are ceramic coated which looks alot better than rusted ones under the hood. Merle is starting another group purchase so it may take a little while for production to start but you can also get them "customized" for your app. I got mine without the AIR connections as I have removed my pump but with the O2 bungs to keep the right info going to the ecm. They also were 1-3/4 to match high performance head outlet ports.
Run a search on these headers and I doubt you will find any negative comments. I checked out most of the leading brands and generally buy Hedmans on most cars but my Corvette gets the best I can afford. My .02 anyway.
Run a search on these headers and I doubt you will find any negative comments. I checked out most of the leading brands and generally buy Hedmans on most cars but my Corvette gets the best I can afford. My .02 anyway.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: East Wenatchee (2hours from n e where) WA
Cool! how do I get on the list?
Headers and exhaust normaly lean a motor out 2-4 jets, Noob to EFI so i gotta ask...will I need to deal with this or will the CFI take care of it?
84 Z51 MM4
Headers and exhaust normaly lean a motor out 2-4 jets, Noob to EFI so i gotta ask...will I need to deal with this or will the CFI take care of it?
84 Z51 MM4
Last edited by Crepitus; Nov 18, 2009 at 11:56 PM.
Safety Car
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From: Jacksonville FL
I cant tell you about the technical details but I have to credit member 85racecar for posting this alert:
"Talked with Merle yesterday at Exotic Muscle and he said they just started a new GP for there C4 Long tube headers so give him a call, 480-967-4222."
Call Merle, this is what they do. He will answer your questions and give you pricing.
"Talked with Merle yesterday at Exotic Muscle and he said they just started a new GP for there C4 Long tube headers so give him a call, 480-967-4222."
Call Merle, this is what they do. He will answer your questions and give you pricing.
Last edited by HlhnEast; Nov 19, 2009 at 07:26 AM. Reason: incorrect member name
Race Director
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From: The Top of Utah
It seems the Hedman Elite headers are one of the best, "bang for the buck".
RACE ON!!!
Le Mans Master
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From: Irvine Ca
Almost any 350 will gain more in the lower rpm range with the smaller 1 5/8" tube headers vs 1 3/4" tubes. Because of the engine size, few if any will be restricted in the upper rpm range. With an '84, with NO upper rpm range the smaller tube headers will gain you the most over a wider rpm range. This applies to L98s, also.
It seems the Hedman Elite headers are one of the best, "bang for the buck".
RACE ON!!!
It seems the Hedman Elite headers are one of the best, "bang for the buck".
RACE ON!!!
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Drifting
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: East Wenatchee (2hours from n e where) WA
A bit of an over simplication, but;
big jug/hp needs fat primary
lot of rpm needs shorter primary
Sprint cars need short fat tubes
near stock street cars need long small tubes
big jug/hp needs fat primary
lot of rpm needs shorter primary
Sprint cars need short fat tubes
near stock street cars need long small tubes