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 ...

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 ...

Conventional wisdom has it that long-tube headers offer more performance than short-tube headers, albeit at more expense and installation effort. We decided to test that conventional wisdom and share ...