BBK headers
01-23-2003, 10:45 PM
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BBK headers
I have the 3" ORP that is in my signature on my car and I gathered up enough money to purchase the BBK headers that I want. My car is a dual cat car and I was wondering if anyone knows whether or not my y-pipe will match up to the headers or not?? If not than what size y-pipe will match up to the BBK headers?? Would it be safe to go and buy another y-pipe, perhaps 2 1/2" instead??
If at last option, what other headers might match up to the 3" y-pipe I already have??
If at last option, what other headers might match up to the 3" y-pipe I already have??
01-24-2003, 10:14 AM
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I have the BBK 93-95 style and I would recommend the SLP 1 3/4" coated shorty headers over the BBK for a bigger gain and easier plug access. I know the SLP's will bolt right up because I've installed them before on a 97 car. If I had to do it all again, I'd go with long tube headers.
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01-24-2003, 10:35 AM
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Just a suggestion. Might not want to go with BBKs for the gains. If youve ever seen an LT1 head the exhaust ports are D shaped, unlike most ports. Ive heard that BBK still manufactured the flanges with O shaped ports, hence not a good match up. Ive heard this hinders performance. If you cant afford longtubes, go with SLPs or MAC with the Ypipe and offroad. Just my opinion.
01-24-2003, 10:51 AM
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By using the stock y-pipe, the only problem I had was that the headers bent the Y-pipe so it was touching the frame a little..you need to either cut a bit off the crossmember or bend the Y-pipe just a bit. I have dual cats too...
02-08-2003, 04:28 PM
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Thanks for the replies guys. Maybe I shouldn't go with the BBKs then huh? How about the Edelbrock TES headers?? Does anyone recommend those over Mac or SLPs?? Chesee48 I noticed you have them in your sig, do you recommend them over the other headers???
02-08-2003, 09:15 PM
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I have a 96 with bkk's. The plugs are easy to get to except for that last one by the fire wall on the driver side. But a O rachet set from sears fixes that. As far as that Y pipe hookup on the pas. side. Yeah it doesnt match up. You have to cut it and install a new peice that comes with the headers. They give you this exhaust rap thing that you bolt on in place of welding. I just welded it up. Only took me about an hour of tinkering. I dont know about performance. I never been to the dyno in my life. shrug.
02-08-2003, 09:41 PM
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i have the same question, MAC or Edlebrocks ? By the way what is the size of stock manifolds and Y Pipes on a single cat system? Of all you guys with headers, do most of you run Off road Pipes, i want to run off road pipes but if get pulled over ill fail a visual, should i just gut the cat instead?
02-11-2003, 03:48 PM
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Out of probably 100 guys with shorties on this board maybe 1 has Edelbrocks or BBKs, that doesnt necessarily mean theyre bad, but theres usually a reason no one buys them, Ive definitely heard bad things about BBk, and a few about edelbrock. If youve got the money go with SLP or ASAM since they are both 1 3/4 primaries compared to 1 5/8 like on all the other shorties. If youre not set on shorties get some hookers jet hot coated and a mufflex ypipe for about 900. For the performance in my opinion get MACs for the money, and SLP or ASAM for a little more cash and even more performance, some people even say that SLP and ASAM perform just as well as longtubes but longtubes have a smoother torque curve. hope that helps
