cjohnson
NAXJA Forum User
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- Durango, Colorado
Well, when my 96 XJ wouldn't pass the visual smog inspection because of the cracked exhaust manifold, I really didn't have much choice other than to install a header (going with the "don't just replace, upgrade" philosophy). I bought the new header that Edelbrock came out with and stuck it in there about a week ago. I've heard people talk about the difference, but I don't think I ever realized how much better the performance would be with a header. Besides the sound, which I really like, I've been impressed with the throttle response. Even when I went to 4.56 gears, I was never able to spin my 33's off the line--until now. I love how this thing drives now. I haven't had much chance to see the difference in mileage, but I suspect that will be a little better too.
All this to add one more testimony to the pile in favor of the header being one of the best mods out there for motor performance.
All this to add one more testimony to the pile in favor of the header being one of the best mods out there for motor performance.