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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 07:57 AM
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I found a good deal on them $1270 shipped with high flow cats and all the hardware. I was questioning the 17/8 . I only have a vararam and tune. I'm not racing. Am I really going to lose that much low end torque. Some post show it to be pretty significant. Are the still a good header choice?
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I found a good deal on them $1270 shipped with high flow cats and all the hardware. I was questioning the 17/8 . I only have a vararam and tune. I'm not racing. Am I really going to lose that much low end torque. Some post show it to be pretty significant. Are the still a good header choice?
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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 10:21 AM
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You don't "lose" any torque by going to 1 7/8". The torque will increase from stock with either 1 3/4" or 1 7/8". Any dyno chart that shows a torque loss from stock to 1 7/8" headers is wrong.

Do the 1 7/8", you won't lose anything and you'll be in shape for any future changes like a cam or head work.
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Originally Posted by haljensen
You don't "lose" any torque by going to 1 7/8". The torque will increase from stock with either 1 3/4" or 1 7/8". Any dyno chart that shows a torque loss from stock to 1 7/8" headers is wrong.

Do the 1 7/8", you won't lose anything and you'll be in shape for any future changes like a cam or head work.
No other mods. That's why I was concerned. It's also a 2.5 mid not 3. Didn't know if that would be an issue.
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1 7/8's for sure.. the 2.5 vs 3... if your not racing and going for max hp the 2.5 fine I would think
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