bent-up headers

whats with thoes bent-up headers. i can't explain it... there bent in an unusual way not like the traditional style ones. hope that gets guys to what im taling about.

http://www.an-r.com/Images/products/headers/Dsc03860.jpg Like that?

yeah, there's all different kinds, all pretty much custom. doesn't really do anything more for performance than the standard aftermarket header, basically for looks
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/seanziolko/IMG_1005.jpg
http://webpages.charter.net/richardkruger/pics/RMFheader2.jpg
http://webpages.charter.net/richardkruger/pics/RMFheader4.jpg

well all i know is, all you see is 4 180 degree bends, 2 rows 2 collums. damn, the lack of detail im able to give is killing me.

are you talking about a header used for turbo applications?

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d61/Schister66-2/ramhorn.jpghttp://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d61/Schister66-2/evo6_sized.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d61/Schister66-2/tp03.jpghttp://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d61/Schister66-2/top_mount_mani.jpg


any of those the ones you're talking about??

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d61/Schister66-2/ramhorn.jpg
any of those the ones you're talking about??
I think that one fits his description the best

FI :biggrin:

That type of header is specifically designed for a turbo. Each tube is an equal length, and it makes the turbocharger spool much faster. (I think it has to do with the exhaust gas from each exhaust port hitting the turbo at the exact same time and with about the same velocity) It's really important if you are using a really large turbo (those usually have major spool issues) and it can help a lot with 1/4 mile times, and just overall engine/turbo responce.

yeah thats tho one, what are they called?

turbo manifolds.....that Nuekin mani in the pic is generally called a ramhorn....

yea, there is no real special name that I know of. I call them equal length turbocharger exhaust manifolds.

there are a couple of different styles and they all have their specific names.....
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=490574

there is a section in that write up about turbo manis and it gives their names....i'm still not done w/ that damn thing!! Thanks FINALS!!!!!