On a side note I see that Stainless Steel headers are much cheaper than Ceramic Coated ones. Any reason why?
I am currently running a stock 302 with stock headers and Magnaflow mufflers. I was thinking of upgrading to shorty headers. Can any one give me an expected horse power gain that I may expect. Current horse power with my stock 302 is estimated at 225.
Thanks.
What vehicle and what "stock headers" do you have ? I wasn't aware the late 80's Mustang stock headers would fit classic Mustangs. The only "stock headers" that'll fit a classic Stang are the 289 Hi-po manifolds (cast iron shorty headers) Going from these to steel tube shortys might net you a few ponies, but nothing you'll be able to feel in the seat of the pants meter.
There were no headers (as such) for a 289 in 1966. The closest thing was the manifolds made for the 289 Hi-po.
2010 will be a beans & bologna year for me so i'm not looking to drop a lot of money. i was thinking HiPo manifolds and 2.5" pipes with cheapo turbos. i would love side exit, but?????
You will experience more noise, burned plug wires, and leaks to the head. .
you dont have windsor jr heads. And this isnt my first experience with headers, thank you.