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Old 03-18-2014, 02:43 PM   #12
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Re: Ram Horn Exhaust Manifold

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Originally Posted by 72freak View Post
The graphs and charts show that a good set of 2.5 manifolds ported or not are equal to a good set of headers. A lot of circle track and race cars still use a manifolds. Its personal preference and I just like that "somewhat" OE look.
We do that because the rules mandate it, not because they flow better. At higher RPM, headers will beat manifolds heads down.
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