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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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I have a 4-1 header in my Tc and my friend is selling is 4-2-1 header. Whats the difference?? and would it be worth swapping it out??
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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4-1 is the best it means all four the the header pipes into one to the s-pipe less holes more air if that makes sence
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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what brand is the one hes selling?
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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His header is a Tsudo. i have a strup header and i didnt know if i should switch to the 4-2-1 or stick with the 4-1.
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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stick with the strup
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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4-2-1 have more gain over 4-1
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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4-2-1 is good
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 06:58 PM
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they do have more gain but how noticable would it be switching from one to the other?
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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You wont notice anything at all...my bud has a 4-1 and i have the weapon r...they BOTH sound like crap without resignators and dont add much power wise. I didnt feel anything.
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by streetracer99x
4-1 is the best it means all four the the header pipes into one to the s-pipe less holes more air if that makes sence
I believe that's wrong. Well, most people prefer a 4-2-1 anyway. You end up with more power that way and more on the low end. You're not forcing all of the exhaust from 4 pipes instantly into one. It's gradual and more controlled.

That's how I understand it anyway.
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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4-2-1 is better and tsudo is good
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 10:58 PM
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Yeah i heard that you get more power lower end on 4-2-1's but now i got to get rid of my header.
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 10:58 PM
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4-2-1=more low to mid rpm power
4-1= more top end rpm power
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 11:59 PM
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If it was the weapon R then good trade,but since it is not.......no offesne to Tsudo owners......stick with the strup......it is a nice looking header....power wise no real noticed gains at all.
Old Feb 18, 2009 | 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by CSUnited14
4-2-1 is better and tsudo is good
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 02:29 AM
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i had the dc header 4-1, i hated it. It was so raspy i had to take it out.
Old Feb 18, 2009 | 02:52 AM
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streettimetc basically hit it dead on. go with what you are looking for, more top end or a better low to mid range. but i don't like the 4-1 they take too long to get into the power band(90 mph+) and don't do much for the low end power. mid range they start to but not that noticeable. 4-2-1 are much better and still provide a decent increase in top end but are not focused on that aspect of the power band.
Old Feb 18, 2009 | 04:06 AM
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4-2-1 is what I am getting cause its better!
Old Feb 18, 2009 | 04:53 AM
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K thanks guys. if i am able to sell my header i will probably get the 4-2-1. but if not then stickin wit mine.

Thanks
Old Feb 18, 2009 | 05:29 AM
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if ur not getting the 4-2-1 header from ur friend let me know ill be interested.



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