1 3/4 vs 1 7/8 Headers - Which is Best?

The Great Header Debate: 1 3/4 Headers vs 1 7/8 – Which Is Right for Your Ride? Alright, let's talk headers. If you've spent any time at all browsing performance parts for your V8-powered beast, you've undoubtedly stumbled into one of the most common and often hotly debated topics: primary tube diameter. Specifically, the choice between 1 3/4 headers vs 1 7/8. It's a question that pops up constantly on forums, at car meets, and in shops everywhere. And, like most things in the performance world, there's no single "right" answer. What's best for one setup might be completely wrong for another. ...

November 24, 2025 · 8 min · Hoyos Butcher