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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 02:56 PM
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Does anyone know if there is a difference in power between the solid header and the 2-piece? I'm sure there is a reason for cutting the header in half i just can't figure it out.

which is better 1-piece or 2?
 
Old Dec 24, 2005 | 02:58 PM
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a 2 piece in some cases are easyer to install due to a cars lack of space to fit ****... thats all i can think of
 
Old Dec 24, 2005 | 03:06 PM
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Personally, I believe for my application, the one-piece was easier to install. The less pieces the the better as far as I am concerned.

The other thing is that 2-piece are usually 4-2-1 and one piece are generally 4-1. Not always but, in those cases the 4-1 is usually better for top end and track use and the 4-2-1 are widely accepted as better for the street, but we are only talking 1 or 2 Hp in any rpm range.
 
Old Dec 24, 2005 | 03:08 PM
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but they give a decent amount of torque. now you can keep up with the soccer moms going up a hill!
 
Old Dec 24, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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2 peices are easier to install...but really not that much easier if you have someone helping you. if i was going NA id rather get a 1 peice simply because with less peices theres less to go wrong.
 
Old Dec 24, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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In my book, less parts means less things to lose/go wrong/break/install. And its just as easy to install a one piece as a two.

I think the reason they would come in two piece would be to make it easier to put together. Theres no difference in power, so I cannot think of anything besides trying to make it a little easier.
 
Old Dec 25, 2005 | 01:11 AM
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Thank you for the input....I bought the DC Sports ceramic coated 4-1 one piece, for 260.00 after shipping
 
Old Dec 26, 2005 | 01:24 AM
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prolly what id get if i was staying NA
 
Old Dec 26, 2005 | 10:47 AM
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Good choice, a lot of people here fly under the DC flag.
 
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 01:20 PM
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a knoledgable friend of mine told me that 4-2-1 and 4-1 depends on whether u want better top end or better mid end speed...i forgot which one is for which but a little google reseace will do the trick
 



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