What is the downside to putting 1 3/4" edelbrock tes headers on a 91 305 tbi?

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91' red RS convert.
71,000 miles
89' IROC hood
red Z-28 16" rims
potenza re730's
MSD ignition
MSD coil
K&N fiter
350 ported polished heads
hypertech chip
flowmaster 40 series cat-back

 

the only downside is betting that they make some.

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-Tas
'89 Formula WS-6

305, TBI, auto, 14x3 chrome flat based open element with K&N, Milodon 160* thermo, functional Formula hood, cross-flow Flowmaster, '99z28 rear pipes and tips....

Soon to be installed:
Hooker 1-5/8" 50 state legal headers, Dynomax 3" I pipe (PN 44063 and 43248), Catco 3" cat, and injector spacer.

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I have been told several times that the edelbrock 1 3/4" tes headers will fit on the 305 tbi. I was told that these are a great buy because you can put them on a 350 if you ever decide to swap engines. Please tell me I wasn't told wrong.

 

You were told wrong because Edelbrock doesn't make 1-3/4 headers, they make hybrid 1-1/2 - 1-5/8 headers. If you want 1-3/4, use SLP or Hooker full length headers. Otherwise yes, any SBC header for a thirdgen will work on any thirdgen (not talking about the y-pipe).

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George P. Lara
1984 357 T5
1994 LT1 M6
SCCA, SCFB, SC3GFB

[This message has been edited by MRZ28HO (edited May 01, 2001).]

 

I was told there would be a loss in torque, but I really couldn't notice any difference (had the clutch installed at the same time)

I'm currently doing mods in an attempt to increase torque.

I can certainly say that I haven't noticed anything BAD...and if you plan on swapping to a 350 you will never have to worry about your headers being a restriction


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92 Camaro RS LO3, 5-spd, T-tops
Performance:
SLP 1 3/4" Headers (Coated by Paul Barry Motorsports), Flowmaster Catback Exhaust, Fastchip Performance PROM, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch, Xact 8mm wires, Open Air Element w/K&N Filter, Z28 Grille w/aftmkt fog lamps
Electronics:
Alpine 8030 Alarm System, Valentine One Radar Detector (How did I ever drive without one?), Pioneer DEH 7450 Head Unit w/6-pack CD changer, Pioneer DEQ 7600 Sound Processor, 2 Kenwood KAC-846 Amps powering 2 12" Pro Red subs, 2 Pioneer 6x9 and 2 MTX 4x6 speakers.
NEXT UP: TBI mods, Edelbrock performer intake

 

1 5/8's is all u need on that engine. If u are putting in a 350 or bigger engine, the 1 3/4's are better since u will already have them.