Headers vs. Exhaust Manifolds ~ 'Let The Debate Begin'
Headers '101'
Our example, 1970 Plymouth 'Duster 340'
Factory rated at > 275 HP @ 5000 RPM's for Marketing Purposes.
Re-factored to a proper > 290 HP @ 5150 RPM's
Base Line ........ 290 HP > with Exhaust Manifolds and Stock Exhaust
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Header Horsepower Gains
Staying with a 'completely' Stock Engine, and running the Headers thru
the 'factory installed' or Factory-type of Exhaust System.
A pair of inexpensive 'Cheapie' Headers {ie; Appliance, Cragar or Blackjack} will still produce a gain of a minimum of {+5%}.
That equates to {+14 Horsepower} on an 'all-stock' Mopar 340.
These numbers come from personal tests from;
* Chassis Dyno Testing
* Track Results
* Exhaust Flow Readings
* Exhaust Temperature Readings
* Engine Air Temperature Readings