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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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So, i've got my 396 back from the shop, and ready to go back into the engine bay, and started it once it's all hooked up. The problem i'm running into is I want to get some better headers then the ones I have, dynatech with removable collectors, and i've heard a few different things about a few different brands. I was looking at getting some coated pacesetters, but was told they wouldn't be large enough with the size of engine I have and the amount of power it's projected to produce. The pacesetters are 1 3/4's, where as i've been told to look at some 1 7/8's instead. Any ideas on this, and brands to look at?

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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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If it is a street/strip setup, I would consider 1 3/4 to 1 7/8 stepped headers
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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1 3/4" is fine for all but truely WILD setups.
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 09:56 AM
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Personally I would go with Kooks Headers, than pacetters headers. I like Kooks better design and flow alot better than Pacetters.
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 10:55 AM
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I'm in the same boat! I'm REALLY LOOKING AT THE KOOKS! They are just SO MUCH MORE $$$$$! But like anything "you get what you pay for!"
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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Heddman makes a NASTY 1 5/8 - 1 7/8 stepped header.

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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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Might as well go with bigger headers now if it suits your application that way you don't have to upgrade down the road.
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