Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

What Headers to go with 460ci? ( 2" OR 1 7/8 )

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-14-2012, 04:40 PM
  #1  
On The Tree
Thread Starter
 
same o'j's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kuwait
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default What Headers to go with 460ci? ( 2" OR 1 7/8 )

hi
as title say few months ago i installed my new LSX 460ci engine , wondering about what the best size of tube headers to use with this size of cuibe
and there is diffrenet with the power ?
Old 01-14-2012, 06:12 PM
  #2  
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (1)
 
WS6sleeper's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 311
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

It's been proven 1 7/8 make more power than 1 3/4 on a LS1 cube engine. With yours at 460ci and the LXR heads, no doubt you will make more power with the 2" headers.

I'm curious to know how much HP you will find, if someone with data can chime in or if you upgrade to 2" please post!
Old 01-14-2012, 06:14 PM
  #3  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (9)
 
Guitar's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: NC
Posts: 1,930
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts

Default

Go with 2". It's not going to hurt you, and will probably help you in your situation.
Old 01-14-2012, 06:23 PM
  #4  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (2)
 
Blk98Vert's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,579
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

2 inch definitely
Old 01-14-2012, 10:54 PM
  #5  
TECH Regular
 
Hard Core Z28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Over Here and Over There
Posts: 450
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

2" because your not going to any torque loss if there is any, Your gonna have plenty
Old 01-15-2012, 11:39 AM
  #6  
On The Tree
Thread Starter
 
same o'j's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kuwait
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default 2"

Originally Posted by WS6sleeper
It's been proven 1 7/8 make more power than 1 3/4 on a LS1 cube engine. With yours at 460ci and the LXR heads, no doubt you will make more power with the 2" headers.

I'm curious to know how much HP you will find, if someone with data can chime in or if you upgrade to 2" please post!
thanks for helping
sure i'll post , with any update
Old 01-15-2012, 11:41 AM
  #7  
On The Tree
Thread Starter
 
same o'j's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kuwait
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

thanks guys but wondering about the steering arm clerance with 2"tube !!??
what you thing
Old 02-06-2012, 08:41 PM
  #8  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (3)
 
PONTIAC SLP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Middle east , Kuwait
Posts: 1,591
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

AS i told you before you should run 2inch tubes
Old 02-06-2012, 11:09 PM
  #9  
On The Tree
Thread Starter
 
same o'j's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kuwait
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default lsx

Originally Posted by PONTIAC SLP
AS i told you before you should run 2inch tubes
thanks bro



Quick Reply: What Headers to go with 460ci? ( 2" OR 1 7/8 )



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:34 AM.