Worth it to swap bbk long tubes for tsp 1 7/8 headers
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Im wondering if it's really worth it to swap to the tsp 1 7/8 headers. Does anybody know what size collector the bbks have?
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I would say yes as well. I have BBK headers on my 383 stroker and the car makes good power with them. I think if I were to go to 1 7/8 headers I could maybe pull another 5-10hp and possibly more. Maybe down the road but for now I love the BBK and how clean they are after 2 years on the car and how there is no clearance issues or rubbing anywere with them.
On a stock motor with bolt ons I am not sure if the power gain would be worth the extra money spent on the the bigger headers.
On a stock motor with bolt ons I am not sure if the power gain would be worth the extra money spent on the the bigger headers.
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Car is somewhat gutted and I assume going from a 2.5 inch collector and 2.5 inch merge is worth a few ponys. I'd go with the 1 7/8 inch headers 3 inch merge and 3 inch true duals.