Exhaust port flow vs. header size
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Exhaust port flow vs. header size
After reading responses to HorsinAround's question regarding headers, I think my car is in a similar situation. So the question of header diameter comes up quite a bit on performance engines, I have a 545 (4.50" stroke) with the P-51 heads in the engine bay of my 1969 mustang, using the crites 2" swap headers that point down soon after leaving the port exit. Keeping in mind I run the car at 4300 ft. elevation, losing 12-13% of horsepower, but still pushing 545" of air. Would bigger headers benefit this engine in its performance, even if they have to point down to fit engine bay configuration ?????? (545 cubes, .760 lift, 275* duration I, 284* exhaust, 14:1 compression, 1150 carb, 8'' converter) thanks. Or asked another way, do p-51 heads flow enough exhaust in this configuration to benefit from larger headers
glenevans- Posts : 315
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Re: Exhaust port flow vs. header size
Bigger headers will gain you a whole lot on that combo
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Re: Exhaust port flow vs. header size
If you're looking to optimize power by swapping headers, you might consider notching those shock towers first. That nasty downturn from the exhaust port is probably a bigger power killer than wrong primary tube sizes.
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Re: Exhaust port flow vs. header size
I do have the shock towers notched back 2 to 2 1/2 inches, so would a BBC 2 1/8 camaro header work with the adapters (moving a couple pipes maybe)?? Or are we talking home made (this is the "dfree motor" - since he was always telling me to get into roller cams, modern heads, ha ha, leave my old flat tappet - dove heads behind)
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Re: Exhaust port flow vs. header size
I'd just get the right headers to start with
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Ok, so is it best to try header kits, or have them made by a shop? 2 1/8" be close? Thinking 6800-7000 rpm
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Re: Exhaust port flow vs. header size
glenevans wrote:Ok, so is it best to try header kits, or have them made by a shop? 2 1/8" be close? Thinking 6800-7000 rpm
2 1/4 or a 2 1/8-2 1/4 step with a 4" collector
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What about ford Powertrain application headers I have no experience With these headers just asking what you professionals Think about his design for this Application
Super Snake Steve- Posts : 141
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Re: Exhaust port flow vs. header size
Glen ,
Follow Dave's suggestion of 2-1/4" primaries and 4" collector. 36-38"s of primary and 12-20"s of collector. You'll be glad you did.
Randy
Follow Dave's suggestion of 2-1/4" primaries and 4" collector. 36-38"s of primary and 12-20"s of collector. You'll be glad you did.
Randy
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Re: Exhaust port flow vs. header size
Ok, thanks a bunch for the help. Appreciate it.
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