In the middle of the process of switching from my C4 to a T5 and because of multiple leaks, no more oil pressure and poor compression, I decided yesterday that it was time to have my engine rebuilt. It's a 41-year old 289, clicking and giving mediocre performances. Sometimes it's time to spend some money :)
I am having it professionally rebuilt with a small performance upgrade as I switch from 2bbl to a performer intake with a 600cfm 4bbl carb. This, and the new transmission will really give me the feeling of a new car. As the standard A code is 225ch, I am assuming that I should get 235ch gross with the performer part and the carb which would make it 235 * 0.85 = 200ch at the wheels. That's going to make me really happy for now!
I am about to get a reliable base engine with a brand new transmission: who said it was difficult to make a boy happy :)
Question: what would be the headers that you would recommand with this setup? I need the perfect compromise between a better sound, performance improvement and price :)
all i can say was long tube headers, have the best throaty deep sound.. hookers long tubes =] , about 250$ give or take alittle.. you would be very satisfied guerentee it
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Some news about my old 289: rebuilding it :) - 
