Update: I changed from the Super Turbos to Dynomax Race Bullets a few months after this vid. I couldn't hear the turbos from inside, so I had to change. I also dusted off an old hypertech progammer and tuned for more power, higher rpm limiter, different shift points, and harder shifts. Thanks to the hypertech, i was getting 14.5 to 15 mpg. I now get 17+mpg even when hot rodding it.
i have a 1997 sierra 350 and i was looking at flowtech shorty smog headers, how do you like yours and would recommend them??? and HP gain,sound change??? and any problems leaking or cracking?
@youdragon I installed my headers by myself in an afternoon. They bolt right up no need to grind the P/S bracket. The factory head pipe studs took a 3/8 impact to remove and the pipe at the back of driver side manifold is a pain to get the threads started. I noticed a little more power and a slightly throatier sound. You MUST spend the extra for ceramic coated, they last much longer and look better than painted and dont forget to torque the header bolts again after a month or so to prevent leaks
@fordgtrcr There is a slight difference in sound and power, as the stock manifold is pretty restrictive. I did have a problem with catalyst efficiency codes when I had high flows on it. Now it has heavier cats, similar to factory cats, and it throws no codes.
you need to take that hypertech and throw it in the trash, they are junk, send the ECM in for a real tune.
CSXRockford 4 months ago
Update: I changed from the Super Turbos to Dynomax Race Bullets a few months after this vid. I couldn't hear the turbos from inside, so I had to change. I also dusted off an old hypertech progammer and tuned for more power, higher rpm limiter, different shift points, and harder shifts. Thanks to the hypertech, i was getting 14.5 to 15 mpg. I now get 17+mpg even when hot rodding it.
FlushieJohnson 9 months ago
i have a 1997 sierra 350 and i was looking at flowtech shorty smog headers, how do you like yours and would recommend them??? and HP gain,sound change??? and any problems leaking or cracking?
youdragon 9 months ago
@youdragon I installed my headers by myself in an afternoon. They bolt right up no need to grind the P/S bracket. The factory head pipe studs took a 3/8 impact to remove and the pipe at the back of driver side manifold is a pain to get the threads started. I noticed a little more power and a slightly throatier sound. You MUST spend the extra for ceramic coated, they last much longer and look better than painted and dont forget to torque the header bolts again after a month or so to prevent leaks
FlushieJohnson 9 months ago
love that blatting sound.
labreck67 1 year ago
in 97 whats the set up for the motor? carb, EFi or TBI?
Dansz71sierra 1 year ago
@Dansz71sierra spider injection
automotiveDIY 11 months ago
I think your old truck sounds real good! It aint got to be loud to sound good!
violents41 1 year ago
i got a 98 1500 i want to put headers on did you notice any difference? and with the high flow cats did your check engine light come on? thanks
fordgtrcr 1 year ago
@fordgtrcr There is a slight difference in sound and power, as the stock manifold is pretty restrictive. I did have a problem with catalyst efficiency codes when I had high flows on it. Now it has heavier cats, similar to factory cats, and it throws no codes.
FlushieJohnson 1 year ago
sounds sick man. nice vid
ih8polaris15 1 year ago