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Common questions

Can you do headers with stock exhaust?

Can you do headers with stock exhaust?

as for sound…. stock exhaust with aftermarket header WILL rasp, it just won’t be as loud as aftermarket exhaust. my Tsudo with stock header rasped a little, also, but i liked the sound. it’s all a matter of preference.

How much HP do headers add to an ls1?

Theoretical 20 HP gain. LTs also gain more torque supposedly than other headers (mids and sorties).

Can you run long tube headers with stock exhaust?

you cant put the stock exhaust on long tubes. it wont fit.

Do shorty headers fit stock exhaust?

Stock GM manifolds were universal to both rear routed & side pipes. I have some exhaust manifolds / headers off of a 1982 Corvette. They are stainless steel, tubular, shorty style and are factory. The will fit but the collector may be a bit different.

How much horsepower will a cold air intake add?

5-20 horsepower
Cold Air Intakes are said to improve your vehicle’s performance by 5-20 horsepower. This number will vary depending on the make and model of your vehicle. While this isn’t enough power to put you back in your seat, it will give your car or truck a little pep in its step.

Do headers make your car faster?

Boost in Engine Performance Depending on the type of car you have and exhaust system, upgrading the headers can result in a 5% increase in horsepower. And this isn’t a small improvement. It can be even more pronounced in racing cars and cars that have engines that are already powerful.

Do headers make a car louder?

Car headers do not make your car louder as compared to the stock exhaust manifold. This aftermarket addition is used to improve the performance of your car and give you a cleaner-sounding exhaust. The actual volume of the exhaust won’t change.

How much horsepower do you gain with headers?

In general, a quality set of headers should provide an increase of approximately 10-20 horsepower, and if you’re restrained with your right foot, you may even see an increase in fuel mileage.

Do headers increase mpg?

Exhaust headers are lighter. It is proven that exhaust headers which are tuned for economy, can improve the gas mileage by a small margin. And this is around 2-3 mpg improvement on the highway or city. This isn’t significant compared to the performance they deliver.