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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 09:39 PM
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I'm thinking headers would be a bigger help than a catback, but, i can't spend that kind of money. Wifey is preggo.
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 01:39 AM
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You will notice a big difference with just a good catback. Remember, the factory muffler is a little restrictive before you start running boost. Add in the blower, and the muffler becomes a big restriction.
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 10:18 AM
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ok, i think i'm gonna go with a magnaflow. is there any need to go with a cat back or can i just put on a muffler?
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 10:30 AM
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saw some TOG headers long tube ceramics for 400 on the sale forum and what do you have against a blower cam or some heads or for just the added speed why not a stall converter a trailblazer converter is cheap from what im understanding you have all kinds of room to work with just take your pick
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 10:34 AM
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just puton the muffler, spend the extra money soem where else.
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 12:14 PM
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looks to me like the TOG's are sold. there's a list of guys that have already claimed the. I have looked into a cam, but, i figured with install it would be over $1000. Also, i'm not sure a stall is what i'm looking for. isn't that only good for drag racing? I really would like low end power. I am under the impression that a higher stall would mean a looser feel unless i really stomp on it. Am i wrong? Which Magnaflow do i want?
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 12:24 PM
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How much do headers help in a blown application?
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 12:27 PM
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it has been suggested to me that long/mid length headers will give me 30-40rwhp. Not sure how true that is though
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 12:27 PM
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I was under the impression headers were very beneficial on blown cars/trucks due to the increased amount of air going in, more needs to come out. At least thats what i thought.
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 12:31 PM
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My thinking was a little different, in that headers help N/A motors the best because they aid in scavenging...

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