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Old Nov 5, 2001 | 10:58 PM
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Well, the decision is coming down to this, want your opinions

Well, i've narrowed my next mod down to these two: hooker comp headers or edelbrock performer (or RPM) intake. I've posted tons of time on the intake and some on headers. Most people say the intake is crap w/o getting a new cam, but at the present time, i cant afford an install on a new cam. Now i know most of you will say, get headers, you'll need a cam yadda yadda. But seriously speaking here, i want the best hp to dollar ratio. I also want the one that will cost less to install. Now i know i'm asking a lot, but money is still an issue, but i can get a good eal on installs so yea. All i'm looking for is your opinions. I plan on ordering one or the other by next monday at the latest. Thanx for all the help

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Old Nov 5, 2001 | 11:34 PM
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Headers.....you won't believe the difference.
The manifold by itself won't do you much good.
Headers 1st, then a cam & manifold swap at the same time is my suggestion.
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Old Nov 5, 2001 | 11:35 PM
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i agree
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Old Nov 6, 2001 | 02:48 PM
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Definately headers on that TBI... Have you seen that puny y-pipe your car has??? GM really put the strangle hold on you TBI guys with that Y-pipe (I used to have an 88 TBI Firebird). I know other manufacturers header kits come with a new Y-pipe as well, not sure of the Hookers, but I think they do as well. If not, have a nice big y-pipe made for those things..... You will like the gains from headers and a bigger Y-pipe......

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