why are some headers not good for engine swaps?
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why are some headers not good for engine swaps?
ok im on a budget 350 build so its gonna have a budget exhaust (budget not cheap mmm-kay?) and i was considering these but under application the 8th line down says "engine swap: no" so my question is why? whats the difference between a set that says "engine swap: yes" and "engine swap: no"? man theres to much to think about considering its a bunch of pipes
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Re: why are some headers not good for engine swaps?
It means they're for an original-type engine (in this case an SBC), and not a BBC or a Pontiac or something.
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Transmission: 700R4, 6 speed allison
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Re: why are some headers not good for engine swaps?
ok so since im using another SBC those headers will work for me right?
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Re: why are some headers not good for engine swaps?
Yes, but by the time you've added a Y pipe to those you could end up paying more than you would have for the 2055s.
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Axle/Gears: worn out 3.73 posi
Re: why are some headers not good for engine swaps?
not gonna have a y pipe per say my plan is to run two 2 1/2"-ish pipes side by side in the stock location and use a muffler with a built in x-pipe
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