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: 502 - 2 1/8" header primary size??????


supersport6667
Jan 1st, 04, 3:26 AM
Putting together a Mark 5 502 that when done should be around 600HP for street fun. Motor wont see much more than 6000RPM. I know GM recommends 2" primaries for the stock motors....but I can get a great deal on a used set of coated 2 1/8" hookers. The motor is a merc motor with the cast iron SQ ports. I have 2 different combos and havent decided which way to go but should be close in output. 1st being using a B&M 174 blower, stock 8.75 comp., cam - crane hyd. 236/246 @050 553/571 @114, Barry grant 1030cfm 750DP. 2nd being .030 over 10to1 comp., cam - solid crower 254/260 @050 595/622 @107, wieand stealth intake, same BG 1030cfm 750DP. should I pick up the 2 1/8" headers or are they too big and hurt the low/midrange??????

Texas70
Jan 1st, 04, 10:14 AM
Read this entire post for some great advice and technical info....
http://www.chevelles.com/forum/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=4;t=018070
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