running open headers
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Joined: Dec 2003
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From: south dakota
running open headers I recently installed a set of pacesetter headers, and didnt buy the y-pipe for fear of fitment issues, and I can get it done cheaper at a exhaust shop. My questions is am I ok to run open headers with a piecie of 3" pipe 20" long behind the headers, without having to worry about damaging the engine, I only have to drive it about 30 miles, but it is going to be around 40 degrees the day I have it scheduled to be done, is there anything to worry about? 
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Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Texas
Drove mine to the muffler shop with open headers cammin like a ****, through downtown. People where like WTF? It was about 35 that morning and I didn't use any pipe or anything just straight headers.............
I use to run straight off the headers at the track. It didn't take long before the O2's were fried. I now have a 12"x3" pipe to a bullet muffer to a short turn down. No problems.
Like said earlier, you'll be fine with a 20" pipe - at least for a short time until the cops catch you
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David
Like said earlier, you'll be fine with a 20" pipe - at least for a short time until the cops catch you
.David
