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- Stainless Works®304 SS Header Builder Kit304 SS Header Builder Kit by Stainless Works®. This superior product is made from high-grade stainless steel to ensure excellent quality and maximum resistance to corrosion. Engineered with careful attention to the smallest detail using...Designed to meet strict quality standardsCarefully crafted from first-rate stainless steel$817.95 - $1,108.22
- Stainless Works®304 SS Header Flanges304 SS Header Flanges by Stainless Works®. Primary Tubing Diameter: 1.625". This superior product is made from high-grade stainless steel to ensure excellent quality and maximum resistance to corrosion. Engineered with careful attention...Designed to meet strict quality standardsCarefully crafted from first-rate stainless steel$75.24 - $170.05
- Stainless Works®304 SS Mill 3-Bolt Collector Adapter304 SS 3-Bolt Collector Adapter by Stainless Works®. Color: Silver. Header Coating: Uncoated. This superior product is made from high-grade stainless steel to ensure excellent quality and maximum resistance to corrosion. Engineered with...Designed to meet strict quality standardsCarefully crafted from first-rate stainless steel$77.90 - $127.30
- Stainless Works®304 SS Mill Collector Diamond304 SS Collector Diamond by Stainless Works®. Color: Silver. Header Coating: Uncoated. This superior product is made from high-grade stainless steel to ensure excellent quality and maximum resistance to corrosion. Engineered with...Designed to meet strict quality standardsCarefully crafted from first-rate stainless steel$4.75
- Stainless Works®304 SS Rat Trap Gray Exhaust MufflerUniversal 304 SS Rat Trap Gray Exhaust Muffler by Stainless Works®. Muffler Overall Length: 24". Muffler Sound: Aggressive / Loud. Muffler Configuration: Center - Center. Stainless Works is the only manufacturer to build all of mufflers...$183.92
- Stainless Works®304 SS Round Gray Exhaust MufflerUniversal 304 SS Round Gray Exhaust Muffler by Stainless Works®. Muffler Body Length: 30". Muffler Sound: Aggressive / Loud. Muffler Structure: Chambered. Muffler Configuration: Center - Center. Stainless Works is the only manufacturer...$216.32
- Stainless Works®304 SS Round Race Gray Exhaust MufflerUniversal 304 SS Round Race Gray Exhaust Muffler by Stainless Works®. Muffler Overall Length: 5". Muffler Sound: Aggressive / Loud. Muffler Configuration: Center - Center. Stainless Works is the only manufacturer to build all of...$152.57 - $201.69
- Stainless Works®304 SS Round Vintage Gray Exhaust MufflerUniversal 304 SS Round Vintage Gray Exhaust Muffler by Stainless Works®. Muffler Body Length: 20". Muffler Overall Length: 24". Muffler Sound: Aggressive / Loud. Stainless Works is the only manufacturer to build all of mufflers with ALL...$167.20 - $171.00
- Stainless Works®304 SS Smooth Tube Gray Exhaust MufflerUniversal 304 SS Smooth Tube Gray Exhaust Muffler by Stainless Works®. Muffler Body Length: 24". Muffler Sound: Moderate. Muffler Configuration: Center - Center. Stainless Works is the only manufacturer to build all of mufflers with ALL...$172.90
- Stainless Works®304 SS Turn Down Exhaust MufflerUniversal 304 SS Turn Down Exhaust Muffler by Stainless Works®. Muffler Body Length: 24". Muffler Sound: Aggressive / Loud. Stainless Works is the only manufacturer to build all of mufflers with ALL s/s construction-the bodies, cores,...$183.92
- Stainless Works®Exhaust ClampUniversal Exhaust Clamp by Stainless Works®. This superior product is made from high-grade stainless steel to ensure excellent quality and maximum resistance to corrosion. Engineered with careful attention to the smallest detail using...Designed to meet strict quality standardsCarefully crafted from first-rate stainless steel$9.50 - $22.80
- Stainless Works®Exhaust HangerUniversal Exhaust Hanger by Stainless Works®. This superior product is made from high-grade stainless steel to ensure excellent quality and maximum resistance to corrosion. Engineered with careful attention to the smallest detail using...Designed to meet strict quality standardsCarefully crafted from first-rate stainless steel$38.00 - $47.50
- Stainless Works®Hanger StrapUniversal Hanger Strap by Stainless Works®. Length: 5". This superior product is made from high-grade stainless steel to ensure excellent quality and maximum resistance to corrosion. Engineered with careful attention to the smallest...Designed to meet strict quality standardsCarefully crafted from first-rate stainless steel$19.95
- Stainless Works®Smooth 304 SS Oval Gray Exhaust MufflerUniversal Smooth 304 SS Oval Gray Exhaust Muffler by Stainless Works®. Muffler Overall Length: 24". Muffler Sound: Moderate. Muffler Configuration: Center - Center. Stainless Works is the only manufacturer to build all of mufflers with...$198.55
- Thermo-Tec®Generation 2 Copper Exhaust Header WrapGeneration 2 Copper Exhaust Header Wrap by Thermo-Tec®. Generation 2 Copper Exhaust Wrap is sold in one or two inch wide, 50 foot rolls with a low profile 1/16" thickness. Generation 2 Copper Header Wrap improves heat resistance up to...Designed to provide the ultimate in heat protectionTested to deliver exceptional quality$48.22 - $80.17
- Thermo-Tec®Header WrapHeader Wrap by Thermo-Tec®. Exhaust Wrap is an innovative way to create more horsepower and reduce under-hood temperatures. The original Exhaust Insulating Wrap was developed over 25 years ago by Thermo-Tec. Wrapping headers maintains...Designed to provide the ultimate in heat protectionTested to deliver exceptional quality$14.46 - $263.44
- Thermo-Tec®Snap Strap KitUniversal Snap Strap Kit by Thermo-Tec®. The multi-purpose stainless steel Snap Straps are used to secure the Exhaust Insulating Wrap - and more. The high-temperature stainless steel straps are .275" (9/32") in width and have a narrow...Designed to provide the ultimate in heat protectionTested to deliver exceptional quality$22.73 - $47.70
- Torque Solution®Exhaust MountUniversal Exhaust Mount by Torque Solution®. Torque Solution® exhaust mounts will reduce exhaust movement and vibrations both under extreme racing conditions and daily street driving. Great compliment to any exhaust kits. They fit most...Eliminates Exhaust MovementMade from High Grade Polyurethane$14.27 - $55.62
- Trans-Dapt®Collector GasketCollector Gasket by Trans-Dapt®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability. Designed to provide a perfect fit for...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$14.68 - $16.72
- Vibrant Performance®304 SS Merge Collector304 SS Merge Collector by Vibrant Performance®. Vibrant Performance offers a comprehensive, high quality and affordably priced range of T304 Stainless Steel Merge Collectors to help free up maximum horsepower from your exhaust setup.Help free up maximum horsepowerEasy To Use$66.99 - $297.99
- Vibrant Performance®304 SS Slip Joint Adapter304 SS Slip Joint Adapter by Vibrant Performance®. Vibrant Performance offers a comprehensive, high quality and affordably priced range of T304 Stainless Steel Merge Collectors to help free up maximum horsepower from your exhaust setup.Help free up maximum horsepowerEasy To Use$33.79 - $62.99
- Vibrant Performance®Collector Tab KitCollector Tab Kit by Vibrant Performance®. Vibrant Performance offers a comprehensive, high quality and affordably priced range of T304 Stainless Steel Merge Collectors to help free up maximum horsepower from your exhaust setup.Help free up maximum horsepowerEasy To Use$7.99 - $9.99
- Vibrant Performance®Donut Style GasketUniversal Donut Style Gasket by Vibrant Performance®. Vibrant Performance is pleased to offer genuine Torca® Stainless Steel TC Series High Performance Exhaust Couplers. These heavy duty Clamps allow for very secure sealing of...Made of High Quality MaterialsAvailable in different sizes$14.99 - $19.99
- Vibrant Performance®Exhaust ClampUniversal Exhaust Clamp by Vibrant Performance®. Vibrant Performance is pleased to offer genuine Torca® Stainless Steel TC Series High Performance Exhaust Couplers. These heavy duty Clamps allow for very secure sealing of butt-joint...Made of High Quality MaterialsAvailable in different sizes$14.99 - $44.99
- Vibrant Performance®Exhaust Hanger Rod ClipsUniversal Exhaust Hanger Rod Clips by Vibrant Performance®. A simple solution for a common problem. Universal Hanger Rods often do not match the width of the Rubber Exhaust Hanger, allowing the exhaust to slide freely. Vibrant’s new...Made from high-quality materials for ultimate durabilityManufactured to meet or exceed strict quality requirements$14.99
- Vibrant Performance®HD Stainless Steel Quick-Release Exhaust Pipe ClampHD Stainless Steel Quick-Release Exhaust Pipe Clamp by Vibrant Performance®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$64.99 - $125.99
- Vibrant Performance®Muffler Strap ClampUniversal Muffler Strap Clamp by Vibrant Performance®. Vibrant Performance is pleased to offer genuine Torca® Stainless Steel TC Series High Performance Exhaust Couplers. These heavy duty Clamps allow for very secure sealing of...Made of High Quality MaterialsAvailable in different sizes$24.99 - $27.99
- Vibrant Performance®OE-Style Hanger RodUniversal OE-Style Hanger Rod by Vibrant Performance®. Length: 9". A simple solution for a common problem. Universal Hanger Rods often do not match the width of the Rubber Exhaust Hanger, allowing the exhaust to slide freely....Made from high-quality materials for ultimate durabilityManufactured to meet or exceed strict quality requirements$62.99 - $104.99
- Vibrant Performance®Race Stainless Steel Round Gray Exhaust MufflerUniversal Race Stainless Steel Round Gray Exhaust Muffler by Vibrant Performance®. Muffler Sound: Moderate. Muffler Configuration: Center - Center. Vibrant Performance Flat Black Universal Mufflers feature 100% Stainless Steel...$86.99 - $359.99
- Vibrant Performance®Stainless Steel Flange AssemblyStainless Steel Flange Assembly by Vibrant Performance®. V-Band V-Band Flanges are an excellent alternative to traditional flanged or slip fit tube connections. Offering a low profile and modular connection, V-Band Flange Assemblies...Made of High Quality MaterialsLow profile and modular connection$29.99 - $82.99
Increase airflow through an engine and it will make more horsepower. Reduce restriction on the intake side with a free-flowing air intake, larger carburetor or throttle body, and large runner intake manifold, or use forced induction with a turbocharger and supercharger, and much more oxygen will be crammed into the combustion chambers. With more oxygen you can burn more fuel and create more force driving the pistons, and therefore make more power. But just as the human body must exhale carbon dioxide, an engine has to get rid of the spent combustion gases through the exhaust. Reducing restriction on the exhaust side with the right exhaust system components not only prevents a bottleneck that can reduce airflow and power, if done properly it can actually improve flow into the cylinders for even more power production.
It’s easier to reduce exhaust restriction on a race car because in most cases an exhaust system with components to reduce noise and control exhaust emissions is not required. The remaining components that would impede exhaust flow must be replaced, so headers are installed in place of the factory exhaust manifolds because the stock manifolds are restrictive and flow poorly. Header construction consists of individual tubes, one for each exhaust port, that all meet in a larger tube called a collector. The individual tubes allow exhaust pulses to flow unobstructed from the cylinder head. All header tubes are mandrel bent. Mandrel bending ensures smooth bends and makes sure the tube maintains its size and shape throughout the entire length. Tubes that aren’t mandrel bent can lose a percentage of their diameter in sharp bends, which creates exhaust flow restriction. Mandrel bending provides consistent bends, so exhaust flow is uniform throughout the entire length of the tube. But while the primary goal is to reduce restriction and increase flow, headers have still another benefit.
Well-designed headers produce a “scavenging” effect. When an exhaust gas pulse exits a header tube into the collector, a negative pressure wave is created that travels back up the header tube to the exhaust port during valve overlap. This negative pressure helps pull any remaining exhaust gas from the cylinder and helps draw the incoming intake charge into the cylinder. Because the tubes empty in a collector, this negative pressure can also help pull exhaust gas from other cylinders. This, of course, is very beneficial to engine performance but the tubes must be the right diameter and length for scavenging to be effective during the desired rpm range, and ideally, all tubes should be approximately the same length. Larger tubes are generally better for high rpm, and smaller tubes for maintaining exhaust gas velocity for low end torque. The scavenging effect is usually most pronounced on full length, long tube headers.
Our headers come in plain steel, aluminized steel, stainless steel and titanium. Steel headers will not last very long unless they are coated. Some steel headers come with a durable ceramic coating, but others may just have something to keep them from rusting in the box. The latter must be painted with high temperature paint before they are installed, but even that kind of paint won’t last however, and they must be periodically recoated, or they will rust away. Stainless steel headers will not rust but they will usually turn blue near the head flange. A quality set of headers will have a substantial head flange to prevent exhaust leaks and all connections will have high quality welds.
However, if you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for in our header selection, or have a custom build in mind, we have the components that can make it easier to build your own, including header plates and flanges, and header collectors. We also offer header wrap that can reduce underhood temperatures and keep heat within the headers to improve exhaust flow speed and the scavenging effect. And because some tracks have muffler requirements and decibel restrictions, we can supply you with racing mufflers. Our selection includes header mufflers, collector adapters, exhaust pipes, clamps and hangers for exhaust system building.