C4 Headers
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C4 Headers
I'm working on an '85 and have noticed several companies listing "shorty" headers. What brands(s), part nos. are easily installed? Is the accompanying "Y" connector necessary? Thermal wrapping suggested? Thanks, Jack
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Re: C4 Headers (bigjack)
Did I see post #1? If so, welcome aboard :seeya
Yes the shorties are easier to install. Just remove the old manifolds and put the shorties in. No fabricating. Now long tubes, that's another story. As far as power gains, shorties really don't do much, that's where the long tubes work the best. Don't wrap your headers, that shortens the life span. Coat them with a ceramic coating like Jet Hot offers. The shorties will help reduce the underhood temps and they look good.
Again welcome aboard :chevy :thumbs:
Yes the shorties are easier to install. Just remove the old manifolds and put the shorties in. No fabricating. Now long tubes, that's another story. As far as power gains, shorties really don't do much, that's where the long tubes work the best. Don't wrap your headers, that shortens the life span. Coat them with a ceramic coating like Jet Hot offers. The shorties will help reduce the underhood temps and they look good.
Again welcome aboard :chevy :thumbs:
Racer
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From: sykesville md
Re: C4 Headers (bigjack)
If you dont have emissions to deal with get longtube headers. If you do get hooker shortys.with high flow cats.There is a differnce.Welcome to forum.
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Re: C4 Headers (Strick)
As far as power gains, shorties really don't do much, that's where the long tubes work the best. Don't wrap your headers, that shortens the life span. Coat them with a ceramic coating like Jet Hot offers. The shorties will help reduce the underhood temps and they look good.
