Headers - do they improve fuel economy?

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Mar 14, 2004 | 09:06 PM

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kevkop94TA

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Another plus, the headers will give you increased torque, it will help pull your boat easier.

Mar 15, 2004 | 09:10 AM

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Aaronh

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Originally posted by transamtom
You will like the sound so much your fuel economy will go down

Your right foot will be planted and you will turn the stereo down just to hear it

LOL I do that, infact I barely turn it on anymore becuase I want to listen to how its running all the time, one eye on the road, one on the oil pressure, one on the speedo, one on the Tach, I need a passenger with 2 good eyes just to pull out of the driveway

Aaron

Mar 15, 2004 | 10:14 AM

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T/A#4

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On a recent 3000 mile round trip my milage was the same as with the OEM exhaust system. That was after the LT, new Bosh plat. plugs, & MSD 8.5 wires.

Mar 15, 2004 | 11:21 AM

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Tires_Smokin

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Since my headers & cutout...I almost need a part time job to feed this thing! I didnt improve my mileage, I improved the fuel industry by forking over more money from having my nike's pound the shyt out of the gas peddle.

Mar 15, 2004 | 01:00 PM

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Aaronh

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Originally posted by T/A#4
On a recent 3000 mile round trip my milage was the same as with the OEM exhaust system. That was after the LT, new Bosh plat. plugs, & MSD 8.5 wires.

Several of the mechanics I've talked to told me that Bosh O2's are garbage and will make you run rich becuase they are too sensitive. Everyone I've talked to recomended sticking with the AC Delcos, ask around for yourself.