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Originally Posted by PFM View Post
The header length calculations are just not that accurate. PipeMax can get you very close but still not 100%. Build it as short as possible with a few pipe diameters straight before the collector. Then build 3" extensions for testing on the dyno.



I built this for a 914-6 project some time ago, collectors are by Burns. The 3" extension clipped off 400 RPM at the top and was not a good trade off for the build.

Good luck.

PFM

Just eyeballing those collectors it looks like a very smooth confluence. Does you get the flanges from them also?
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