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    1 5/8 or 1 3/4 LT size

    well, im gathering the rest of the pieces for my new engine/ kenne bell combo and have asked a bunch of different people about what size header to get. im plannin on runnin a K.B. 2.6 with 20 some odd lbs of boost. im shootin for the 700 h.p. range. ive been told that the 1 3/4 will make more power (which makes obvious sense at that hp level) BUT, that the small gain between the 1 5/8 and 1 3/4 wouldnt be worth dealing with the issues of clearance when installing them. im most likely going to get the BBK's, and will have stage 3 ported heads. just wondering if the 1 3/4 would be worth the trouble vs the 1 5/8.
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    I'd go 1 3/4" if you can fit it but my brother runs 10.40s with 1 5/8" so it won't hurt you too much.
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    yea thats what i was thinking, there isnt too much difference between the two. and if it would make my life that much easier giving me the extra room for fitment id go with them. but if anyone else has any opinion on this i welcome it. i really wouldnt worry about the few rwhp between the two, but if it wouldnt be too much of a hassle id like to make as much power as possible.
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    Aftermarket K-member?
    I have no idea on 2V header clearance but I know the 4V is a b@tch.
    Good luck.
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    Quote Originally Posted by S+@ng View Post
    well, im gathering the rest of the pieces for my new engine/ kenne bell combo. im plannin on runnin a K.B. 2.6 with 20 some odd lbs of boost. im shootin for the 700 h.p. range.


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    Quote Originally Posted by 97LaserRed View Post
    haha dont be jealous mr. v6 haha. yes, its gunna be aftermarket k
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    Quote Originally Posted by S+@ng View Post
    haha dont be jealous mr. v6 haha. yes, its gunna be aftermarket k
    im not jealous birdman. i got a v6 and ill still smoke you. this year on stock motor and next year well..... youll see

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    Comparative dyno testing will be one of the few ways to truly know if it was worth it or not.
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    i would say the bigger ones...
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    well, the masses seem to be saying go for the bigger ones and thats probably what i'm gunna get. thanks for helpin me through this dilemma
    1995 auto- *wrecked* sold
    1996 5 spd *sold*
    2001 5 spd MMR 850 stroker, K.B. 543/505 *parted*
    2001 5 spd MMR 850 stroker, K.B. 543/505

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