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Old 04-12-2023, 07:58 PM   #21
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Default Re: 59AB - Headers vs stock exhaust manifolds?

Several people (John Lawson included) have done comparison dyno tests between stock exhaust manifolds and headers.
It takes at least 3 hp to feel a difference in performance in the seat of the pants. This never happened. They did NOT however compare header types.

We DO know for a fact that "W" type make more hp on a race engine if they are big enough.
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Old 04-12-2023, 11:45 PM   #22
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What are "W Type" headers? I googled it and got nothing. I can imagine a W configuration but do you have any pics?

Just curious as my only Flathead is in my F3 and stock.
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What are "W Type" headers? I googled it and got nothing. I can imagine a W configuration but do you have any pics?

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Old 04-13-2023, 02:52 PM   #24
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What are "W Type" headers? I googled it and got nothing. I can imagine a W configuration but do you have any pics?

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THAT is one BADDASS looking Flathead.
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