Headers

[Greeksteel]

Hey, what’s up guys. I’ve been looking into Shorty headers and came across these on eBay by Dr diesel for $400. They look nice but wondering if anyone had some feedback or even some personal experience with this manifold. I have a 2019 ram Limited 1500. I know there is a large debate of headers versus manifold, and I think at the end of the day is which item has less restriction for the exhaust to exit the vehicle. It feels like these high flow manifolds might be on power with Shorty headers. I’m interested in hearing your opinion.

 

[Ready Go]

If that is a square tube fabricated "brick" manifold, it'll probably be even worse Performance than OEM. The exhaust gas velocity will be horrible and have no port scavenging affect.
It's not the same as a collector and the end of a long tube header where the four tube collect together.
Power from headers comes from flow, velocity, and scavenging..which this won't have any of.

 

[HemiDude]

I agree with @Ready Go, those literally look like a poorly executed knock off of something like BD offers, and I cannot imagine any efficiency gained from that particular set.

 

[LaxDfns15]

Even with unequal length headers and the OEM manifolds there are still separate tubes. This is literally just square tubing with holes cut out and brackets welded on. Run.

 

[Greeksteel]

Haa, run I will. Thank you guys for the feedback. You guys have all pointed out things that I never would’ve thought of. Much appreciated.