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headder question? - 6/17/2008 4:29:47 PM

eric bert

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i have a 1985 c-10 5 liter and i want to put some headders on it but my dad says that on my truck headders well improve nothing if not decrease performance because he says there has to be someback pressure is he right or just saying this so i dont spend money on my babe?

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RE: headder question? - 6/17/2008 6:54:59 PM

old dog

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well they are a lot of work and maintenance .and it is true that you some back pressure ,if all is stock the true benefit is for performance and usable power ,header''s tend to rust out relatively quick and have gasket leak"s (personal experience )they can be good or bad !

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RE: headder question? - 6/21/2008 3:43:42 PM

eric bert

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ok thank you very much and i forgot to ask but i think i have the answer, is it ok if i cut off my muffler and just make it straight pipe? cuz i cut off the catalizer a while ago to make it sound better but if i also cut the exhaust off well it be bad due to no back pressure?

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RE: headder question? - 6/21/2008 5:48:57 PM

old dog

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well i think you answered your question ,you have to have some back pressure not to mention no muf and cat johnny law will be hounding you !!!!!!!!!!!!!

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