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Differences Between Headers and Manifolds
Exhaust manifolds are factory-installed components found on almost all vehicles, while headers are aftermarket upgrades. However, there are exceptions as some high-performance cars come from the factory with headers.
Manifolds are much cheaper compared to headers, as headers require careful development specific to the engine they are paired with, and they also use higher-performance materials.
Exhaust manifolds are designed by manufacturers to provide a balance of performance, fuel economy, and efficiency, while headers are primarily designed to offer optimal performance.
Headers often reduce exhaust backpressure, resulting in improved performance at high RPMs and the associated noise, while exhaust manifolds retain some backpressure to ensure driving performance across a wider range of RPMs and reduce noise.
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