Q: My 1969 Camaro has a 350 small block Chevy engine, Turbo 400 transmission, and a 12-bolt rear end. I’ve purchased many parts over the years, including Dart Sportsman II cylinder heads and Hooker Super Comp ceramic headers. Now that I’m assembling the car, I’ve discovered the ports on the head don’t match the headers! Is
Seems like folks are shoving GM LS motors in everything short of washing machines these days, so our hats are off to the gang at Ultimate Headers. They’ve got a line of LS swap headers designed to solve a lot of the problems that come with tossing a modern engine into an old car. Ultimate
“Bigger isn’t always better,” says four-time NHRA Pro Stock champ Greg Anderson, about the diameter of exhaust header primary tubes. In this short tech tip video from Summit Racing and Powerblock TV, you’ll hear Anderson explain that, while smaller-diameter primaries may create less volume, they generate faster exhaust-flow velocity which improves your vehicle’s low- and
[portfolio_slideshow id=48746] In the first part of our Header Theory posts, we dug into the whys and how of header primary tube length. If you recall, Hooker Headers and Reher-Morrison Racing Engines gave us an in-depth look at what the header primary tube does and how to tune it. They also gave us insight into how
[portfolio_slideshow id=47237] We regularly field questions regarding headers. Common header questions are centered around tube diameter, tube length, collector diameter, collector length, and so on. Some folks will tell you none of this matters. Others will tell you it all matters. We tend to agree with the latter, but when it comes to the racing
In today’s video, Summit Racing and PowerNation TV teamed up to offer some 101 tech tips for choosing aftermarket headers. In it, you’ll learn when it’s best to choose shorty or long-tube headers and why. You’ll also learn what other things you need to know about your vehicle to choose the best header option for
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re examining why new headers can cause strange noises from your engine. Q: I have a 1990 Camaro that is well taken care of. I recently added a set of headers, and I’ve been hearing funny sounds from underneath the car ever
In this short Summit Racing video from Atlanta Motorama, Lee from Hedman Hedders will walk you through a general overview of the things you need to think about, and be aware of, when selecting headers for your vehicle. The most important factor in choosing a style will be the application of your car or truck—whether you’re
Watch Pertronix’s top research and development officials explain how JBA Performance Exhaust headers are built to to maximize power and performance while meeting the strict emissions standards of California and other states that are beginning to enforce stricter emissions laws. There are 13 states with emissions restrictions that are impacting vehicle owners and performance enthusiasts. Because
Learn the proper way to wrap your exhaust header pipes by watching this video from our friends at Design Engineering Inc. The exhaust experts at DEI will show you, step-by-step, all of the tips and tricks you need to install DEI glass fiber exhaust wrap with ease. Benefits of exhaust wrap include insulating your exhaust
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