Getting headers this week
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Racer
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St. Jude Donor '11
Getting headers this week
I'm going to get some headers this week. I know this has been beat to death but I just saw that stainless works has came out with some new design with their headers that has to do with the merge collector. I'm wondering if the new merge collector would make that big of a difference? If it doesn't then I'm just going to get one of the big 3 brands.
Thanks for any input with the new SW headers!!
Matt Lowry
Thanks for any input with the new SW headers!!
Matt Lowry
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Merge collectors are probably the most important part of the headers from what I understand. I have the LG super pros and really like them. I chose them because of LG's customer service and LG uses them on their race cars. Good Luck with whatever you chose
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We have been using merge collectors with scavenger spikes for years. It allows the exhaust gases to flow out of the exhaust more efficiently. Without the scavenger spike the exhaust gases hit an area of turbulence when coming together at the merge.
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Racer
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St. Jude Donor '11
@Josh. I didn't know that you all used spikes on your headers. I guess the SW are out and ARH are in.
Thanks for the response!!!
Now I just need to try and find a good deal on a set!!
Thanks for the response!!!
Now I just need to try and find a good deal on a set!!
Last edited by matt_lowry123; Mar 27, 2011 at 11:40 PM. Reason: Finding a good deal
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Racer
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St. Jude Donor '11
@guntherwalker, so basically between the lg's and arh, they're pretty much the same thing? If that's the case I'll get whichever one I can find cheapest.
Thanks for everybody's input
Thanks for everybody's input
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St. Jude Donor '11
@George, thanks for letting me know about your header spike!!! I guess I just never looking into headers as hard as I guess I should have!! So it sounds like all the big three are equally good!!
I really appreciate everybody's help!! Now I need to comepare prices and see who has the best deal!!
I really appreciate everybody's help!! Now I need to comepare prices and see who has the best deal!!