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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 07:06 PM
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Default Stock exhaust manifold or what?

While this may be a very dumb question.....in my years of building small block chevys....this would qualify as a 4-1 header.

I'm out today doing some cleaning and changing under the hood of my new box. This is what I see when I remove the heat shield....any input is greatly appreciated.



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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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Yep, that's the stock exhaust manifold. I don't understand how an aftermarket replacement one is gonna flow much better than that.
Old Mar 20, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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that is the stock crap lose it it restricts so much go with the dc sports ceramic hedders or somethin similar
Old Mar 20, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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the aftermarket ones are equal length, and the length of the header before the collector is longer. Maybe even a bigger diameter, but i dont know about that
Old Mar 20, 2007 | 11:24 PM
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I noticed very little change when I went from stock to MMW 4-2-1 header. If you want gain (low $ gain), go with Axle Back Exhaust, SRI, and/or Pulley.
Old Mar 20, 2007 | 11:28 PM
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yeah isnt toyota great?! 4into1 header factory. The rest of the exhaust is a little restrictive tho, get an axle back.
The factory intake is also very well designed unless you just want it to sound louder buying a cai is kinda worthless. You want power? force feed it! zpi turbo or greddy.
Old Mar 20, 2007 | 11:55 PM
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i remember havin this same conversation with my friend awhile ago
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