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Old 05-24-2015, 08:22 AM
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I have SB 350 with aluminum heads. Choosing headers 1 3/4" OR 1 7/8 " ??
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Old 05-24-2015, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Matts68
I have SB 350 with aluminum heads. Choosing headers 1 3/4" OR 1 7/8 " ??
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you are not providing enough information.
this may help you decide
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Old 06-02-2015, 10:22 AM
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As a general rule, match the header tube diameter to the head port diameter.
For street, tune for torque, generally a primary tube length of 36 inches, or longer.
For race, tune for horsepower, shorter primary tube length under 30 inches.

A 1-5/8 inch diameter by 32 inch equal length tubing with a 3 inch collector of about 20 inches long works well for the street. But then, we are subjected to the market availability.
 
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Old 06-05-2015, 06:59 AM
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Thanks the info and The Calculator was very helpful
 
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Old 06-05-2015, 10:23 AM
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You're welcome
And what did you come up with?
 
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