"As the tube is changed from a circular cross section to an ellipse or oval (such as a dent or a "squeeze"), the area always reduces. From that point forward the cross section will always be less, to the point of reaching zero when the tube is completely flattened." Thanks Devon and All as well. I have committed to a serious engine build now and what I need input on is how to correct this, the right way. These headers have Jet Hot coating and I don't want to compromise that.....or at the very least minimize any compromise. Thanks in advance. Regards, 455NGLIDE
The answer would depend on how much power you plan on making with the new motor. If you are talking 800hp or less I wouldn't even worry about it. The cost to repair and re coat probably wouldn't be cost effective. If you plan on making serious power then you will need to step up to 2 1/8" headers as the 2" will start holding you back at that point.
Board member Rick Miller took his motor out of his car to freshen up it made over 700 hp he had a header tube smashed really bad it looked like a freezie pop without the ice in it.He got a new set of headers that fit his car did some dyno pulls made the same amount of power.
