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Old 09-28-2014, 10:43 PM   #1
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Headers vs Exhaust

Im still learning about cars.
Can anyone explain the difference between upgrading headers and upgrading the exhaust??
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Old 09-29-2014, 03:14 PM   #2
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I did a little research and it seems to me that the real horsepower gain is in upgrading the headers with a long tube system.
Upgrading the exhaust is more for sound rather then power.
I cant really find anything stating that exhaust increases power, but expelling the exhaust from the engine with the headers does increase power
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Old 09-29-2014, 10:09 PM   #3
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Save your money and put it towards a supercharger.
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Old 09-30-2014, 06:15 AM   #4
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From my research, you appear to get more power from headers. It seems the stock exhaust is very efficient, as no kit I've seen can claim more than a honest 5-7 hp gain (which is within the margin of error on most dynos!). However, long tube header generally give you the power at the top end, rarely to never seen except on a track. Shorty or mid headers will generally give you the power in the mid range, where you'll see it more often.

Smarter money appears to be spending on a cold air intake. From what I've seen, you can potentially see 15-20 hp, usually peaking in the mid range, for $400 - $500. More power, better throttle response, less money. Looks like a win to me.

Of course, if you want enough power to actually feel, as Zimm888 says, get a supercharger!
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Old 09-30-2014, 04:01 PM   #5
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From my research, you appear to get more power from headers. It seems the stock exhaust is very efficient, as no kit I've seen can claim more than a honest 5-7 hp gain (which is within the margin of error on most dynos!). However, long tube header generally give you the power at the top end, rarely to never seen except on a track. Shorty or mid headers will generally give you the power in the mid range, where you'll see it more often.

Smarter money appears to be spending on a cold air intake. From what I've seen, you can potentially see 15-20 hp, usually peaking in the mid range, for $400 - $500. More power, better throttle response, less money. Looks like a win to me.

Of course, if you want enough power to actually feel, as Zimm888 says, get a supercharger!
I have a K&N Cold air intake. But headers seems like the next step to me.
Long tube apparently helps the exhaust fumes flow at the same pace. So its better if you can fit it all in.
I only have a v6, and I dont wanna pay 6 grand for a super charger quite yet. But BBK headers are 600 and ill see around 30 horsepower gain.
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