Mr. Fixit
Member
Putting aside noise levels, and the governing laws, just wondering how many of you are running with open headers and why. Having built many hot rod custom motorcycles over the years, I have found that there comes a point where (if the engine is breathing well) no mufflers provides more power on the dyno than with mufflers in the headers. Realizing that there is little back pressure at that point, I wonder if this is a good formula for street crusing?
I am constantly seeing rods in the folds of Hot Rodder and Hot Rod magazines that feature cars with open headers and wonder if it is for "show or go" for a properly tuned street cruiser that sees a limited amount. Of WOT. Please enlighten me.
Thanks..
I am constantly seeing rods in the folds of Hot Rodder and Hot Rod magazines that feature cars with open headers and wonder if it is for "show or go" for a properly tuned street cruiser that sees a limited amount. Of WOT. Please enlighten me.
Thanks..