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Old 07-05-2006, 05:49 PM   #1
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Question Headers for a '79 - What is the best value?

The old, ceramic headers are finally needing replacement. I have a 350ci with straight exhaust (no cats). I already have an estimate from a local shop. They want $500 for ceramic headers (don't know the brand) and installation. This sounds incredibly cheap. Am I getting junk? Should I just go back to a manifold/downpipe set-up? The shop says I will only lose about 5% of my power, but gain alot of reliability. They say manifold bolts won't come loose like they do on headers.

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