A tuned exhaust header's primary-tube length has a direct influence on engine performance. It controls where in the engine's speed range the header will add performance. Longer tube lengths pull the ...

Hot Rod school is now in session. For the benefit of first-timers we'll begin with a primer on exhaust header basics, your first logical step towards improved automotive performance. Not only will we ...

If you were lucky enough to grow up around car enthusiasts, you’ve probably heard your dad, uncle, or brother say, “Nothing wakes up a V-8 like a good set of headers.” And that’s true—few Corvette ...

When it comes to classic hot-rodding tricks, one of the very first things enthusiasts do is modify the exhaust for better sound and performance. The tradition started long ago, in an effort to improve ...

On a previous episode of Engine Masters, we watched David Freiburger (of Roadkill fame) and his crew run a comparison test between differently sized headers of the same long-tube variety. This time, ...

Upgrading the exhaust is one of the first steps many take when they want to boost their car's performance. One of most obvious choices in this regard is to install a header in place of the stock ...