I've already had two people get burns from my OT headers, and one of 'em was me! So.... any preference of log manufacturers, or are they all pretty much the same?

This for a Chebbie?



These are very nice, polished, and if you notice, staggered length so the snails are even and the same length hose used on each side.

I also have a set of OT pipes for these, not the best, but I've definately seen worse, that are same length for use with these if you're interested.
 (the pipe on the bottom. The top one is from another set to show how most are staggered for std logs)



Beware, the OT pipes part gets just as hot as headers, although the logs are cool when running.

Ray

PS, every snail I've seen can be cut off to the 3 1/2" step. I have had Harmans, Hardins, even got a pair of nice Nicsons here that can, just FYI

I'll be perfectly honest with you, blowers do not really gonna care much which exhaust you use from a "real life" performance standpoint. You can split hairs on a dyno, but in reality we use these things at a multitude of different elevation levels, quality of fuels, etc and I know none of us tunes for that routinely either that would net more HP gain than the headers vs logs scenario.  Yes, TT headers are every bit as loud as OT headers when I tried them on Moo.  Maybe quieter in the NWZ and at low cruise speeds, but WFO or 3000 RPM or so? just as noisy, just as hot, etc.

At the end of the day, if the logs are quiet, cool, and make you happy, I don't think headers are going to make the MAYBE 25 or so HP increase you'd get worth it compared to the aggravation of them on a blown engine. I would, however, make sure you cut off the ends of the snails to the 3 1/2" step and use 3 1/2" or 4" tips.

I don't think thats a bad move at all. I got more than my share of header burns, and if you look around while out on the water, I see less and less blown motors with headers and zoomies than I used to. Everyone going to Center-risers and logs, and I AM seeing more blown engines out there also. 

Ray

   x2 ray Ive found the best way to get stuff is show up at an event        

I know huh? Kinda resembles a swap meet in the parking lot! We've echanged engines and pumps more than once.......

Ray

Snowballs in Vegas???   

I think B-rad is pretty serious. He even installs! 

Ray

Pics are uploading now..........gonna require some "filtering on my part, but gimme some time here. 

Great time had by All I think!!!

Here's the first of them









































Ray

Did you put Nordies old cam in that thing? Holy Crap it sounds all sorts if Irate! 

Ray

i dont think it was really that bad i do feel that your air bleeds are adjustad way to far out and hiding a different problem. I always start at the factory settings and go from there, my bleeds are 1to 1.5 out.

Kinda where I was at. Generally, 1/2 turn to 1.5 turns out is all you need on the air bleeds. Hows the float level? How big a carb? what size engine? Hows the fuel pressure at speed? Almost seems like way too small a carb for the engine maybe?

The lifter noise you're describing could be detonation. Lots going on there and need more info. , but with THAT much vacuum, vacuum advance dizzy maybe causing issues? severe timing issues? Could really be anything at this point.

If one is detonating regularly, so are/have the rest, just not ID'd yet, or the valves/pushrods are all bent, holes in pistons, etc,  IMO.

Ray

I use a 4' level and frog tape, but same idea! 

Ray

We pulled in around 2:30 last night....saw Mike in Parker this morning...we're launching in about an hour..

Hey Ray.... I've got a set of heads for you....when you gonna get here?

Be there tomorrow nite around 8 

Who's gonna be there from the Vegas crew?

Ray

Hey Ray, you bringing that blown motor in sumthin'  
I guess your not gonna put in the Pickle,  plans for something else ?
Inquiring minds.  I've seen some big horsepower in semi vees, but not sure of how safe & sane they were. 
You can always put bigger pullies on it.  I know we did, could'nt afford the good gas at this juncture. 
Looking forward to seeing you guys.

Danny & Sheree'

No, Blower motor's still not complete. In fact the heads for it are being delivered there, unless Pat has an epiphany on the way and decides to dump his whacker and buld a BBF Jet boat!  . And yes, talked myself out of putting it in Pickle. At least for now. Someone doesn't buy it before the October trip, Probably just gonna do it anyway and see if I can sink it or not. We've found a few SST tunnels around, but until I get some cash for this one, no go. 

Not sure what we're bringing. We finished up the pump/header/carb/intake upgrades on the Charger (And MAN does it sound pissed off!) so I'm leaning towards that one. I guess friday afternoon we'll decide what we're hooking up to, either the Charger or Pickle.

See you guys Friday Nite! 

Ray

Musta been like the Prohibition days smuggling THAT much beer across the border.......

 

Ray

OK, A: It WAS the correct fitting

B: It's focked up beyond repair now

C: time for a new one, call Tommy in the morning.........805 466 4719

Ray