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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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Due to bad planning on my part I Installed a set of ARH 1 3/4 on my 07 prior to installing my Maggie S/C. My understanding is that the 1 7/8 is the preferred size for a blower car and it makes a lot of difference. Any opinions?
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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Yes it will make a big difference, but to your advantage 1 3/4 are easier to get rid of. Its a very popular mod and size (1 3/4)
I guarantee you sell them on this forum in a couple of days
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Dont sweat it, your giving up hardly anything.
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Sorry I have to disagree.
If it wasnt worth it why would they make both 1 3/4 and 1 7/8???
They would make one or the other? Right?
The 1 3/4 are more low end torque for NA engines
The 1 7/8 are more mid and high end The last thing you need with a
maggie or other FI is more low end Would you agree??
FI cars have enough problems with traction, why add to it?
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Sorry I have to disagree.
If it wasnt worth it why would they make both 1 3/4 and 1 7/8???
They would make one or the other? Right?
Yes it makes a difference but it's certainly not what I would call a BIG difference, especially with a stock motor and a Magnacharger. It's not like it's a 447 cubic inch motor with a big boost Procharger on it.
They make both size headers because there is a market for both. Those running big inch/big cammed motors, serious blower applications and/or big nitrous set ups often require the bigger headers and even this particular application will see some gains from them but it's not like it's a 50+ horsepower/torque difference between the two.
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Originally Posted by Braciole
Sorry I have to disagree.
If it wasnt worth it why would they make both 1 3/4 and 1 7/8???
They would make one or the other? Right?
The 1 3/4 are more low end torque for NA engines
The 1 7/8 are more mid and high end The last thing you need with a
maggie or other FI is more low end Would you agree??
FI cars have enough problems with traction, why add to it?
Mike
LG's headers are famous for their leading mid-range torque( not low end). Check out any dyno of a car equipped with LG's. While your at it go to the LG website and check out some of the racing videos there. All of Lou's cars are equipped with the 1 3/4 Pro Series Headers. He has alot of trophys in a room in his house. Those highwinding engines breathe alot better than a Maggie.Would you agree?
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You are probably giving up a little hp in the top, but I doubt its worth the effort/costs to swap, retune etc...
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I guess you have to form your own opinion
Good Luck what ever you choose What I said makes alot of sense.
with FI cars things are mutiplied
again Good luck what ever you choose
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