kajd7and1
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The new car, in progress.....
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Post by kajd7and1 on Dec 19, 2013 13:18:09 GMT -6
Looking to get a set of headers for my car, either the Schoenfeld 165 or 185. Does anybody have a preference between the two of those? Or have another brand to recommend? Must be 1 5/8" primary, 3" collector. These are going on a '78 Impala, so I have to make sure they will fit.
Also, are the Speedway Motors headers just white-boxed Schoenfelds with no paint? The picture looks awfully close.
Thanks.
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Post by Krooser on Dec 21, 2013 17:12:00 GMT -6
I believe the Speedways are Chi-Com copies. I have seen them are was not impressed. A good header makes cheap HP… buy a name brand.
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kajd7and1
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Post by kajd7and1 on Dec 23, 2013 9:17:23 GMT -6
Gotcha, thanks. I know a few places' house-brand items are name brand stuff reboxed, didn't know if that was the case with Speedway's headers.
Any opinion on the 165 vs 185?
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Post by bustedknuckle on Dec 24, 2013 12:13:21 GMT -6
We have always used the schoenfelds, they fit well and they won't break the bank. We usually get 3-4 seasons out of them before they start to crack as for witch one to use, read the application for each header on the schoenfeld site and see witch one fits your application.
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Post by confused on Dec 24, 2013 17:57:50 GMT -6
I would try to use the one with the longest primaries, if they fit. That will help with the torque curve some.
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Post by street16 on Dec 30, 2013 9:25:21 GMT -6
Avoid the cheap headers. The cheap ones I've seen have a clearance issue with #6 spark plug wire. I've had good luck with Shoenfelds.
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kajd7and1
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Post by kajd7and1 on Jan 15, 2014 11:12:58 GMT -6
Went with a set of 185s.
Thanks for the help guys.
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