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Re: Custom Headers??

To: Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>
Subject: Re: Custom Headers??
From: Susan and John Roper <vscjohn@iamerica.net>
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1998 10:49:23 -0500
Cc: mgb-v8@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: Vintage Sporting Cars
References: <3.0.32.19980824211312.0069c668@mail.cbu.edu>
Reply-to: Susan and John Roper <vscjohn@iamerica.net>
Sender: owner-mgb-v8@Autox.Team.Net
Mike, you are right.  For street use a tri-y setup with longer primary tubes is
probably preferable, but I have not found anyone who has managed it.  If you do
find a set please post info so the rest of us can benefit.  John

Mike Hartwig wrote:

> Well, my engine is in the machine shop this week for head porting and
> balancing.  My thoughts have now switched to the headers.  Anyone out there
> ever done custom headers?  If so how much did you pay?  Seeing the prices
> for the V8 specialist makes me do a 180. ($300-$600 anyone seen them
> cheaper?)  I was thinking about going to some of the speed shops to see if
> they could do a 4-2-1 system for me.  Maybe take all 4 pipes down and back,
> then reduce under the car?
> I know there is some voodoo about planning an exhaust system (backpressure,
> timing of it all, etc), but I know that the headers the V8 specialist
> supply can't be that good.  Slamming it from 4-1 w/in a few inches can't be
> good.  Am I right?  Any thoughts on this idea would be appreciated.
>
> Mike
> 78B soon to be 'The Blue Beast'




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