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Old 01-04-2019, 03:47 PM   #19
BossHogg69
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Re: headers

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Originally Posted by rjs53 View Post
A decent set of headers will work and help with a little power. Headmans with the ball socket end work good for me. Never have to worry about a collector leak. Don't over tighten the headers when first installed. Heat em up them go back and torque down. Use a good aluminum gasket not paper.
THIS! X2

Nothing wrong with stock manifolds either, but I have headers on every vehicle I own and have never had any problems. Either way you go, pay attention to plug wire routing and don't cheap out on crappy parts and cheap gaskets and you'll be fine.
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