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Sep 10, 2005 | 12:05 AM

Snidley

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Header size

I have a stock 2002 coupe. Would putting on the 1 7/8" headers be OK, or should I stick with the 1 3/4". I do not plan on going into the engine any time soon.

Sep 10, 2005 | 12:27 AM

bigsal01

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there was just a post on this you mite want to do a search on it

it is on the tech side and is current for you i hope it helps

Last edited by bigsal01; Sep 10, 2005 at 12:35 AM.

Sep 10, 2005 | 07:51 AM

VRROOOM2

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There are lots of threads on this... The usual deal is that unless you are going to do the work to get over 500 HP, then the extra tube size may do more harm than good.. Scavenging, I believe... Seems being too large is not always a good thing... From what I've read, get the 1 3/4's. Besides, if you do get crazy and mod it out to over 500 HP, you'll want new headers to go along with the new heads, cam, clutch, tranny, rear end...oh yeah, and the "TUNE"!!!

Sep 10, 2005 | 01:01 PM

16Again

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1 3/4 is the header you need. Don't go bigger you'll be sorry.

Trust me, been there and done that. Expensive lesson to learn.

Bob

Sep 10, 2005 | 01:45 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Snidley

I have a stock 2002 coupe. Would putting on the 1 7/8" headers be OK, or should I stick with the 1 3/4". I do not plan on going into the engine any time soon.

One and three quarters.