I just installed a set of Rick's (SS) headers. They went in with no
modification, although the collectors don't quite point to the frame holes.
The fit is tight, but not so tight that you can't work on the car. I had the
headers ceramic coated and installed a new Ford starter. I'm expecting a
performance gain. The car hasn't been started yet, so I don't know how much
gain there will be.
If you're running a stock (not L.A.T.) configuration the cast headers work
fine. NPD and Year One (I'm sure there are others) carry them for @ $400.00.
Rick's are $285 or so. If you're running a 4 BBL carb and Aluminum heads I
think the headers are a must. (That's only an opinion...)
As to my old manifold, it had been sorely abused. You wouldn't want it.
Tom
On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 4:57 PM, Would U. Believe <porsche911E@verizon.net>wrote:
> I was wondering if anyone has a strong opinion about whether a Tiger is
> really better off with headers versus the original cast iron exhaust
> manifolds. I think the obvious benefit of headers is the gain in
> horsepower, but the tradeoff seems to be in the added difficulty in
> maintaining the car, given the tight engine bay. Anyone have an opinion
> re?
> I'd like to have a set of the original manifolds that it seems everyone
> seems to have junked because they are so restrictive. Are there any out
> there and available? I'm just thinking that for me, regular manifolds
> might
> be enough... I'd like to try some out. Thanks. M
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