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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 08:49 PM
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Default 1 7/8? Hurting or Helping

I was going to get the kooks 1 3/4 however a supercharger might.....and I say might be in the woorks later on down the road. Is it hurting or helping me at all by steping up to 1 7/8 with a stock motor if I decide not to do the supercharger. Not trying to buy another set of headers if I do decide to go that way.
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 09:25 PM
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Get 1 3/4 stepped to 1 7/8. Those will be fine for an n/a 346, and will help out if you go FI. With the 1 7/8 you may sacrifice a little low end.
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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Generally speaking, the big tubes will cost a few hp down low and gain a few up top.
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 11:20 PM
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I've had 1 7/8" forever on my car and have had no problems. My car makes tons of power down low as well as up top, and I am finally gonna get the benefit of the big tubes when my 408 goes in my car in a few weeks.
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honestly I'd wouldn't worry about it.
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by calongo_SS
Get 1 3/4 stepped to 1 7/8. Those will be fine for an n/a 346, and will help out if you go FI. With the 1 7/8 you may sacrifice a little low end.
i agree!! i have them on my ss, with stock internals.
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