Is it ok to run open shorty's?

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10-11-2010, 12:12 PM

yesaCSpencer

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Is it ok to run open shorty's?

I know the issue of heat will be an issue but would it be ok for just a few minutes? I dont want to burn my valves.

I know im going to get called stupid but its just a question

-Casey

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10-11-2010, 12:37 PM

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No you wont burn your valves... Why does this keep coming up, we need to make a "No you won't burn your valves with open headers" sticky.

Where that hot exhaust will be blowing is more of a concern.

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10-11-2010, 01:04 PM

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It'll be fine

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10-11-2010, 01:39 PM

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ok, thanks you two!

-Casey

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10-11-2010, 06:20 PM

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I run a cut out all the time with my shorties and never had any problems.

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10-11-2010, 06:57 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay-P

No you wont burn your valves... Why does this keep coming up, we need to make a "No you won't burn your valves with open headers" sticky.

Where that hot exhaust will be blowing is more of a concern.

I've heard the argument that one of the main problems is when you shut it off and cold air hits the valves... should do that with shortys.