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**.boB** · February 14th 07, 04:22 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang

wrote:
> On Feb 13, 6:37 pm, ".boB" > wrote:
>
>>Gerald wrote:
>>
>>>I am getting an engine rebuilt for a 92 5.0
>>>Should I get headers put on ?
>
>
>>>I has a blower on it 6#
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>
>> Yes. Long tube. And a good system behind that.
>
>
> boB,
>
> The scavenging long tubes promote will be of little use for a blown
> engine. A blower makes the motor more of a push system, does it
> not?
>
> In this case, money would be better spent on a nice set of ceramic-
> coated shorties to help keep heat out of the engine compartment and
> away from the blower.
>
> Patrick
>
Generally speaking, long tube assist with high flow
(high rpm's, forced induction). And short tubes assist
with low flow (low rpm's, otherwise stock motors).
Will short tubes work? Sure they will, and it will
be a big jump over stock. Pick your poison. They are
both kinda expensive, and a pain in the neck to install.
It's also very important to have a quality exhaust
system behind whichever headers you decide on. There
are a few marketed with cats to be smog legal.

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..boB
2006 FXDI hot rod
2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92
1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver
1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast.