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1-5/8 or 1-3/4 headers for my F/I stroker?

Old Dec 1, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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1-5/8 or 1-3/4 headers for my F/I stroker?

My engine build got under way this week. Here is the basic build:

5.0 stroker
Ported Heads
Comp Stage III cams
Vortech S-Trim - 15lbs
5-speed manual
4:10 gears

Engine builder reccomended 1-3/4 LT's, and my tuner suggested 1-5/8. Which way should I go?
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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 02:46 PM
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When the ARH LT's came out, I heard alot of people with FI and cams going with 1 3/4 primaries for better exhaust flow on all of the group buy threads.
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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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I would go with 1 3/4 but there are a lot of people saying 1 5/8 is ultimately just as good...
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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 11:34 PM
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if your making more than 350 hp, i'd say 1-3/4, but at 350 or below, I'd stick with 1-5/8
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 12:15 AM
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1 3/4" are best for F/I applications
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