headers

[camaronoob]

has anyone used obx headers before and if so did you like them/ what would you recomend

[Smittro]

Some say long tubes.. Others run shorts.. I don't know about OBX headers.. I will tell you the gain difference between the 2 won't be substantial @ the same time any will be better than stock logs.. The intake side on the stock l36 cylinder heads is restrictive and little can be done to stock l36 heads for improved flow other than a blower or a spool or 2.. You could P&P them but there's nearly nothing to work with.. Water jackets are too close to the intake port walls..

[camaronoob]

so basically swap out heads from an l87 engine

[Smittro]

so basically swap out heads from an l87 engine

L67, heads are the same castings with the exception of bungs for the injectors in the heads.. Factory l36 heads have the spots cast in them but are not drilled.. I'd look into after market heads imho..

[Smittro]

In these photos is a new set of l36 heads I have in my shop.. If you look above the intake ports you can clearly see the l67 injector bung spots.. Also these are the ports small by any standards..



Exhaust sides don't even match the exhaust manifolds inside diameter. Head (exhaust) openings are oval and the manifold ports are round and over lap the oval in spots..

[Smittro]

[camaronoob]

alright what type of heads... and where do i even order them?

[camaronoob]

and i did some research on obx headers apparently they are nothing but trouble for anyone else that may be reading this and thinking about them

[Smittro]

alright what type of heads... and where do i even order them?

Google intense racing and have a look see.. They carry perf packages that include heads and so forth for starters.. Or try 3800 performance.. Just have to research on what's best for your goals..

[Smittro]

and i did some research on obx headers apparently they are nothing but trouble for anyone else that may be reading this and thinking about them

Good to know.. I sure hope the performance fuel pump I got from them for my other v6 project is worth a crap when fire up time comes..

[Smittro]

Don't get me wrong tho bro.. Many, many folks are making good power on their stock heads but you can only go so far before something will need done on the top end..

[camaronoob]

alright thanks for the help again

[camaronoob]

how do i know if the kits will fit my car none of them say they are for 97 camaro

[Smittro]

how do i know if the kits will fit my car none of them say they are for 97 camaro

You'll have to get in touch with them and ask.. Most places that carry 3800 stuff will tho.. Here's one from intense..

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0Wp1MbNp-8[/ame]

[Smittro]

3800-II whether in a puller (front wheel drive) car or in a camaro or a bird is the same engine. 95-02 in f-body

[camaronoob]

alright thats all i needed to know thanks much

[Smittro]

alright thats all i needed to know thanks much

No prob if I can help further let me know.. If it's important you can PM me too..