Re: headers or manifolds

["Gary H." <spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The factory used manifolds because they are generally very reliable. There are the hi po 340 factory manifolds you could use if you can find some used. There are repros but pricey too:

http://www.accurateltd.com/340-Exhaust-Manifolds-Pair_p_9-162.html

If you are on a budget the fixed stock 318s should suffice. 2c.

Thanks,
Gary H. 


-----Original Message-----
 
>TTI would be the only headers I would consider, way more pricey than they 
>need to be but will not leak, there is an obvious gain from making the 
>exhaust more efficient and noise level pretty much depends on mufflers and 
>overall system being ultilized.

>----- Original Message ----- 
 
>> I've got a stock LA 318 two-barrel with auto trans, runs like a champ.
>> Only mod is a dual exhaust system, but it's leaking at the manifolds, so
>> I'm going to take the manifolds off and fix them proper.  Was just
>> thinking, would you folks put headers on this engine?  I just drive it
>> around, but I drive it a lot.  Was wondering about power gains, noise
>> levels, more or less heat, etc. 


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