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Old Mar 7, 2002 | 08:37 PM
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I'd like to see documented evidence that on a fully ported head/bigger cam 346 (~420RWHP or so) that 1-7/8" headers are "too" big". I agree that 1-7/8" primaries will lower the bottom end torque performance on 346 cubes but I have to believe that in the power range that is really useful for drag racing (especially on an M6) in the 4500-6500RPM range that the 1-7/8" primaries, especially when combined with 1-3/4" stepped primary tubes, would be the hot ticket over just 1-3/4".

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Old Mar 7, 2002 | 09:57 PM
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I believe m6 and a4 would require two different header sizes, also think about collector size(rest of exhaust on a street car) there wouldnt be any reason to lose torque with a 1 7/8" primary if the rest of system was going to choke upper rpm performance any way. What im saying makes sense if you think about it.
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Old Mar 7, 2002 | 10:30 PM
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Don't forget NASCAR Winston Cup cars rarely run below 6500RPM and usually run 7500-9000RPM...
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Old Mar 8, 2002 | 09:32 AM
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Old Mar 8, 2002 | 09:48 AM
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Yea that's ok John! I don't want your stinkin' headers anymore anyway! I got my grotts on the way.... <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" /> <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 12:13 AM
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You might want to check QTP (www.quicktimeperformance.com) They sell 1 7/8" with plenty of options. You are looking at around $1300 though.
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 08:29 AM
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Jayson,Recommended the Kooks 1 7/8 primaries for meHe told me on my 346 I will lose a little low end and gain it back on topMy rpm range is approx 4200-6500.I wanted to go this way in Stainless because of Bigger cubes in the future,So I needed LT's and only wanted to buy them onceGood luck on your choice...
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 08:08 PM
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good lord.. talk about digging up an old one! Freaking last post was over 2 years ago!
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