Speed engineering headers
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Speed engineering headers
Looking into getting headers either Speed Engineering or Texas Speed. Looking for anyone that currently has or have run the speed engineering ones. I saw they had alot of fitment issues early on but apparently have fixed them.
Just looking for opinions from someone who actually has run them.
Just looking for opinions from someone who actually has run them.
Melting Slicks
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From: Moberly, Mo
I run the Speed Engineering 1 7/8" and love them. Great sound and fit but I did change all the clamps they send to the 4" wide stainless band clamps. I think they use 2" clamps and had some leaks. Pretty much stopped them all with new clamps. Its possible they may have switched to those but not for sure. I think I spent an extra 60 bucks but still keeps the price very reasonable.
Last edited by 99vetteran; Aug 3, 2021 at 08:37 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Moberly, Mo
We just had mine back on the lift and tightened a couple bolts and I do believe its better and I don't smell any exhaust now.
Last edited by 99vetteran; Aug 11, 2021 at 06:33 PM.
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From: St Louis, Mo
I run the Speed Engineering 1 7/8" and love them. Great sound and fit but I did change all the clamps they send to the 4" wide stainless band clamps. I think they use 2" clamps and had some leaks. Pretty much stopped them all with new clamps. Its possible they may have switched to those but not for sure. I think I spent an extra 60 bucks but still keeps the price very reasonable.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Moberly, Mo
Bought them at Summit but you can get them from your local parts store. I don't remember which ones I ordered but here is an example. There are two different sizes needed and you need the lap joint not the butt joint. Summit Racing SUM-681300 Summit Racing® Lap Joint Band Clamps | Summit Racing
Last edited by 99vetteran; Oct 15, 2021 at 04:02 PM.
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Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 38
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From: St Louis, Mo
Bought them at Summit but you can get them from your local parts store. I don't remember which ones I ordered but here is an example. There are two different sizes needed and you need the lap joint not the butt joint. Summit Racing SUM-681300 Summit Racing® Lap Joint Band Clamps | Summit Racing