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Old 06-04-2008, 10:35 AM   #1
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Stock headers for now?

i have a built motor for a turbo...is it ok to use stock headers for now until i can afford to finish the turbo kit?
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Old 06-04-2008, 10:48 AM   #2
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Yes you can,but are your headers going to exit in the same location?
Or are you going to have to do more fab when the time comes.?
Power will probably be way down with the stock manifolds.
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Old 06-04-2008, 10:56 AM   #3
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im not going to use the stock headers in the the turbo build. i just want to get my car running its been sitting for like 2 years and i dont have the money right now to finish the turbo kit.

I dont care about the power since eventually ill finish the turbo build
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Old 06-04-2008, 11:18 AM   #4
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By all means,use the stock exhaust for now.
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Old 06-04-2008, 12:10 PM   #5
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yes, stock

dont spend any money on boltons you wont use in the end
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