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Old Dec 9, 2003 | 07:34 PM
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How much torque will I loose installing hooker 1 3/4 long tube headers.
Is the torque loss really noticeable or is it worth it for the higher RPM gains
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Old Dec 9, 2003 | 08:21 PM
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You may or may not even notice the loss of low end.

It is well worth it however.
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Old Dec 9, 2003 | 08:36 PM
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:iagree:

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Old Dec 9, 2003 | 08:42 PM
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Default Re: How much torque loss? (91superram)

The effects of LT headers realy depends on your engine, drive train and tuning.

What other mods do you have?
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Old Dec 9, 2003 | 09:31 PM
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355 ,Superram ,ZZ-9, 1.6/1.5 rockers,flowmaster cat-back,flat top pistons
10.5 compression,113D heads
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Default Re: How much torque loss? (91superram)

With that setup and proper tuning I don't think you will lose any low end.

Are those #113 heads pocket ported?

I assume those LT headers will be ceramic coated in/out to assure max exhaust gas velocity.


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Stock 113 with springs
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You are going to unleash a beast when you ditch those puny manifolds! DO IT!!!! :reddevil
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The order has been placed :smash:
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You'll definately be happy with the results. Keep us posted!
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Default Re: How much torque loss? (91superram)

I agree with Scrop...you're gonna like those headers.

I predict your next mod will be pocket porting those heads... :yesnod:
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Hooker SuperComps rule. No loss of torque here.

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You should have done it already! Put some headers on that thing!

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Originally Posted by 91superram
How much torque will I loose installing hooker 1 3/4 long tube headers.
Is the torque loss really noticeable or is it worth it for the higher RPM gains

i felt NO torque loss..........
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