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Old May 12, 2001 | 04:56 PM
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TES, best possible headers for my car?

Don't SLP me..Unless you know someone with a $250 set they are out of the picture. Are Edelbrock's pretty much the best I can do? I need the A.I.R. tubes by the way. I always hear they are the easiest to put on and net the most gains. Thanks alot guys..

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  • Red '88 IROC 305 TPI T-5 w/3.08
  • Accel 300+ Ignition
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  • Dual Friction Stage III Centerforce Clutch
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  • Flowmaster Force II 3 Chamber Cat Back Exhaust
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  • Best Maryland (40 degrees) E/T 14.686, 60' 2.205, 1/8th mile 9.461, 1/4 mile MPH 93.91
  • Best Florida (80 degrees) E/T 14.88, 60' 2.163, 1/8th mile 9.540, 1/4 mile MPH 92.74
  • Best 60' 2.163(Florida)
  • TPiS AFPR set to 42psi using Accel Fuel Pressure Gauge (Installed after Maryland run)
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Old May 12, 2001 | 05:20 PM
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Yes, I agree, the TES headers would be the best you can get. I know lots of people who have them and are very happy. You can coat them if you want to, I didn't, but they still have a nice flat black finish to them after you wipe off the shipping paint soot.

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L98 TPI 350 (5.7L)
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Current Mods: LT4 HOT Cam, Comp Cams 1.52:1 Roller Rocker Arms, Edelbrock TES 1 5/8" Headers, Hooker 3" Aerochamber Cat-Back System, Performance Resource Chip, Accel Ignition Coil, Cap, Rotor, 8.8mm Wires, K&N Filters, JET TPI Air Foil, All Free Mods, Falken ZIEX Z-Rated Tires.

Best ET (w/o LT4 cam): 14.32 @ 97.7mph
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Old May 13, 2001 | 09:45 PM
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Its my opinion Edelcrock's are the worst. Dynomax, Hedman and Hooker are all better, and they're all a true 1 5/8" headers, instead of Edelcrock's stepped 1 1/2" headers.

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Old May 13, 2001 | 10:58 PM
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Edelbrocks "supposedly" aren't steped anymore, but since you are in florida and need no emissions, get the Hooker non-emissions super comps for $150. Or do dual exaust will full length headers.

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Old May 14, 2001 | 12:22 AM
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I would seriously looking into either a stainless steel set of headers or at least coating the TES's considering the incredibly hummid enviroment you live in.
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Old May 14, 2001 | 05:54 PM
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I have heard many horror stories about fitting all the headers listed..I have heard of people gaining the most with TES and Mac headers..but Mac's dont fit well either. I am in FL for about a year..I still have MD tags..I will probably move back

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  • Red '88 IROC 305 TPI T-5 w/3.08
  • Accel 300+ Ignition
  • Accel 300+ Pro Sleeve Plug Wires
  • AC Delco Rapid Fire Plugs
  • Dual Friction Stage III Centerforce Clutch
  • Energy Suspension Transmission Mount
  • Flowmaster Force II 3 Chamber Cat Back Exhaust
  • Gutted Airboxes
  • Hypertech Stage II PROM
  • Hypertech Airfoil
  • Throttle Body Coolant Bypass
  • Best Maryland (40 degrees) E/T 14.686, 60' 2.205, 1/8th mile 9.461, 1/4 mile MPH 93.91
  • Best Florida (80 degrees) E/T 14.88, 60' 2.163, 1/8th mile 9.540, 1/4 mile MPH 92.74
  • Best 60' 2.163(Florida)
  • TPiS AFPR set to 42psi using Accel Fuel Pressure Gauge (Installed after Maryland run)
  • Aluminum Driveshaft (Installed after Maryland run)
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Old May 14, 2001 | 08:48 PM
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I installed the TES on my car after I had them Jet Hot coated and had really no problems it's a tough job and takes some time
If you do get the TES do some grinding of the welds inside the tubes they leave a huge bead of weld in there....

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