TA Stage 2 Headers..2” or 2 1/8th”?

Discussion in 'Street/strip 400/430/455' started by TommyV, Dec 5, 2023.

  1. TommyV

    TommyV Well-Known Member

    Got lucky and working a deal on a set of TA stage 2 TE heads. Will be a primary strip/street car..I would assume bigger the better but know it’s better to ask those who have run these heads.
     
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  2. Ryans-GSX

    Ryans-GSX Have fun, life is short.

    Get the bigger ones. You will be happy with the larger ones
     
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  3. RoseBud68

    RoseBud68 Well-Known Member

    These heads are available again????
     
  4. BuickGSrules

    BuickGSrules Gold Level Contributor

    I would do shorty headers, nice fit and quiet. I run 9´s with stg1 se heads, shorty headers and 2,5" exhaust.
     
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  5. Guy Parquette

    Guy Parquette Platinum Level Contributor

    2.1’8. Theses motors like to breathe
     
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  6. TommyV

    TommyV Well-Known Member

    I found a set someone was willing to sell. Still on a waiting list.
     
  7. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    I would do the 2.125....BUT they are a PITA to install.....they look awesome....and are worth a little power....but you will say **** a sailor might not
     
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  8. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    I will recommend to get the best return....conver the collectors to a merge style....Cone engineering has DIY kits....a 2.75 choke with a 11degree taper is what I uses on my 630hp setup....
     
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  9. Stevem

    Stevem Well-Known Member

    Some very accurate guidance on this subject in regards to the primary tubes.

    once you have your tube ID need the place where the tube needs to step up in ID and then back down again is where the first turn / bend off the exh port flange is encountered that is 45 degrees or more.
     

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  10. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    Stage 2s run around 250 on exhaust
     
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  11. rallye

    rallye Platinum Level Contributor

     
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  12. TommyV

    TommyV Well-Known Member

    Great advice on the ac headers!
     

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