shorty headers

“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

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

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

In this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video, Mike will help you choose the right type of headers for your exhaust system—focusing on shortys and long-tube headers. Learn why full-length, long tube headers generally will give you the best exhaust velocity and scavenging, and overall performance. However, all sized headers offer specific characteristics that can help

Stock exhaust systems typically restrict the flow of exhaust gases out of your engine, and thus prevent your engine from reaching its full power potential. In our “Exhaustive Research” post, we showed you how to choose the right exhaust system to help gain back lost horsepower. Of course, the first exhaust components to handle spent exhaust gases