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How much hp and torque from 1 header?

Posted: August 21st, 2006, 9:04 pm
by klzekillerchris
I know it seems a bit weird... But I bought 1 header from a buddy of mine who had a klze mx-3 also. The other one was damaged so I didn't want it, I want to know how much hp and torque I will gain off putting one header on and running 1 stock manifold. I know it's a strange question but I just couldn't pass up a deal like that, I got it for $250. That's a deal considering it's a CUSTOM header. Someone please get back to me soon, I want to get my new cold air intake installed at the same time and I want to do that asap.

Thanks guys!

Posted: August 21st, 2006, 9:08 pm
by Mxtacy
Hey guy, i was actually wondering the same thing becuase i had a similar thing happen to me, only thing was this isnt a custom header it was just an ss autochrome made by hksor rays. i think i should get like 12 hp or somthing out of it .

Posted: August 21st, 2006, 9:50 pm
by hgallegos915
um i doubt u will get 12 hp from ONE header.. you get around 12 with BOTH.. and thats if you are lucky... VERY lucky.

Posted: August 21st, 2006, 9:57 pm
by Flinch
lol 12 form one header wishfull thinking. Do a search there is a thread here with the actual syn sheet and its about 9 WHP.

Posted: August 21st, 2006, 11:02 pm
by comish71
not sure about the gains from 1 header, not even sure what hp gain your friend got with both installed. $250 for 1 header with questionable results to start with seems like a lot, especially when you can pay another $125 and get a brand new set. do you know how much it will cost to get the other side made? also may need to get them made at the same shop.

Posted: August 21st, 2006, 11:38 pm
by fieromx3
why did u pay 250 for ONE header?? i got my COMPLETE set of headers off ebay for 200 shipped CDN!! ull gain some power but its not noticeable..

Posted: August 21st, 2006, 11:41 pm
by lakersfan1
How much pot do you smoke?

Posted: August 21st, 2006, 11:58 pm
by rebel2k4
lakersfan1 wrote:How much pot do you smoke?
Who?

Posted: August 22nd, 2006, 1:35 am
by Steeb
ss autochrome is not even remotely related to hks or rays

Posted: August 22nd, 2006, 6:43 am
by mx3autozam
since when does HKS make headers for our cars??
and isn't rays make only rims??

Posted: August 22nd, 2006, 8:26 am
by lakersfan1
rebel2k4 wrote:
lakersfan1 wrote:How much pot do you smoke?
Who?
Anybody who buys half a V6 header system?

Posted: August 22nd, 2006, 11:35 am
by mx3autozam
lakersfan1 wrote:
rebel2k4 wrote:
lakersfan1 wrote:How much pot do you smoke?
Who?
Anybody who buys half a V6 header system?
yep..because it sure lines up with the stock y pipe no problem eh

John

Posted: August 22nd, 2006, 12:02 pm
by lakersfan1
mx3autozam wrote:
lakersfan1 wrote:
rebel2k4 wrote: Who?
Anybody who buys half a V6 header system?
yep..because it sure lines up with the stock y pipe no problem eh

John
Oh yeah. I'm sure it'll line up just marvelous. And then to pay MORE than you pay for a new full header system. Maybe he's into something heavier than pot. Licking toads maybe?

Posted: August 22nd, 2006, 12:17 pm
by ninjajim4
maybe he grinds up toads and puts them in his pot

Posted: August 22nd, 2006, 1:16 pm
by rebel2k4
Damn, you guys are ridiculous. the guy asks a simple question and you go off?

everyone has to start somewhere. you're better off saying nothing than tearing down a new member if you ask me. but what the hell do i know?

If you want my opinion, you got ripped off bad. first off, you dont want to do just one header. you're creating an inbalance in backpressure between the banks. is this a big issue? not really, but a properly tuned V engine tries to avoid such things at all costs. hence why the stock y pipe is "tuned" using lengths of pipe for the rear to use resonance to its advantage. this is obviously a simple explanation to a vast topic, but take their advice (even if ther are a--holes about it)