Header design
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| − | What is a header? | + | What is a header? To some it is a bunch of tubes that connect the exhaust port to the rest of the exhaust system. To the more mechanically curious it is a system of tuned length and diameter tubes connecting to a device that amplifies and optimizes the wavelength of the exhaust, effectively sucking burnt gasses out of the engine's cylinders. |
I realize in the street rod world absolute mechanical efficiency often takes a back seat to appearance, clearence issues and ease of installation. I do think however most of us overlook the benefits of a properly designed and built header and how it can improve driveability, power output and fuel economy. If you are building headers or modifying existing headers, why not try to keep the physical operation of a header in mind while working on it? | I realize in the street rod world absolute mechanical efficiency often takes a back seat to appearance, clearence issues and ease of installation. I do think however most of us overlook the benefits of a properly designed and built header and how it can improve driveability, power output and fuel economy. If you are building headers or modifying existing headers, why not try to keep the physical operation of a header in mind while working on it? | ||
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