Headers Question

Discussion in 'Street/strip 400/430/455' started by 71gs 4speed, Feb 3, 2004.

  1. 71gs 4speed

    71gs 4speed Well-Known Member

    Ok I have a 1971 gs 455 that I am working on. I was thinking about ways to bump up the horse power. I was thinking long flow headers to keep the car a little quieter I hear short headers are louder. I would like to put new exshast on it as well. Is their any companys that sell a complete do it your self kit with this kind of setup. Also is their any other little horse power tricks that I could do.
    Also do you gus think this is a bad idea because its a 4 speed car. Do yo think it would hurt the value that much.
    Any help would be great
    :beer
     
  2. Dan Healey

    Dan Healey Well-Known Member

    I'd go shortys

    They will be no louder than full, but will not bottom out over curbs & bumps on the street. Now if you are racing, go full.
    To quiet things, install an "X" pipe and choose your muffers accordingly.:3gears:
     
  3. 71gs 4speed

    71gs 4speed Well-Known Member

    Dan do you recomend any companys to order through.
     
  4. redbuick

    redbuick Well-Known Member

    Get the headers from T/A Performance, then go to summit racing and order the flowmaster system for $200 and add the muffler of choise. The only thing you will need to do is take the ruducers to a muffler shop and have it expanded so the 2 1/2" pipe will fit inside it..........a total bolt on in your driveway.....and i dont think you can beat the price on the 2 1/2"......good luck
     
  5. 71gs 4speed

    71gs 4speed Well-Known Member

    Thanks Tim, I will check them out.
    Thanks you guys for all your help.
    :beer :3gears:
     

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