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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 12:01 AM
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Quick question,

What is the difference, if any, between a 4-2-1 header and a 4-1 header... Also what is the difference between 1 piece and 2 piece?

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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 08:47 AM
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4-2-1 provides more low end and 4-1 is more high end.

i don't think there's a difference between one piece and two. that's just how a particular company decided to fabricate their header
 
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 08:48 AM
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the difference between the 1 peice and 2 peice is just install
 
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 09:51 AM
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cool thanks guys
 
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 10:24 AM
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there is a difference (sometimes) between one piecers and two piecer headers.

one piecers sometimes have longer downtubes from the engine block which often scrape on lower riding cars.

two pieceres headers often conform to the lower engine block better for more ground clearance.

you also need to consider if the header will work with your OEM air conditioner unit.
 
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 10:30 AM
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1 peice headers have longer primaries that promote better mid range tq along with what Donnie said also ground clearence may become a issue. To tell the truth though the amount of hp you actually get with your average name brand header is not enough to sacrifice ground clearence IMO so I suggest a hp racing 4-2-1 2 peice design for your average bolt on type mods
 
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 10:32 AM
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my fault, listen to marty, hes right
 
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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wouldn't you like some of these bad boyz???

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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 12:03 PM
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how do u noe if ur header is compatible with ur air conditiong?
 
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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ic892003

how do u noe if ur header is compatible with ur air conditiong?
WTF?! [sm=dontgetit.gif]
 



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