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Old 05-25-2019, 05:02 PM   #1
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2014 z28 headers ?

I will be buying a z28 end of May, so Kook’s headers ? Where to buy new what heads ? An of course a cam not a track Guy more of drag type any help from those with experience advice needed

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Old 05-25-2019, 05:30 PM   #2
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If you are more a drag racer you may be happier with a ZL1 than a Z/28.

That being said it is either American Racing or Kooks - 1 7/8" or 2" - any good shop can advise benefits of each size.

Do a search - lot of build threads to address yoru other questions regarding heads and cam's.

Good luck getting what you want
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Old 05-25-2019, 05:49 PM   #3
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We have everything you need. PM us and we'll get you a quote on a package deal when you're ready.
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Old 05-25-2019, 06:57 PM   #4
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If you are more a drag racer you may be happier with a ZL1 than a Z/28.

That being said it is either American Racing or Kooks - 1 7/8" or 2" - any good shop can advise benefits of each size.

Do a search - lot of build threads to address yoru other questions regarding heads and cam's.

Good luck getting what you want
I’m interested in why OP picked a Z/28 for drags?

Of course, “because I wanted to” is a good enough reason for anyone, but maybe there’s more to it..
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Old 05-25-2019, 07:08 PM   #5
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Not buliding just a drag car,I just know in my little town the supercharged mustangs will be out really would like not to lose. Would you ?
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Old 05-26-2019, 07:06 AM   #6
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Not buliding just a drag car,I just know in my little town the supercharged mustangs will be out really would like not to lose. Would you ?
You will get absolutely spanked by a supercharged Mustang in a drag or roll race.
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Old 05-26-2019, 02:37 PM   #7
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Thanks for this, was thinking I would not do well

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You will get absolutely spanked by a supercharged Mustang in a drag or roll race.
Guys just want to know where an what to buy to help keep them at bay if I could
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Old 05-26-2019, 03:00 PM   #8
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I have ceramic coated kooks. Be aware that aftermarket headers sit very close and sometimes touch the factory ac delco spark plug wires. They will melt. Ask how I know.
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Old 05-26-2019, 08:36 PM   #9
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Guys just want to know where an what to buy to help keep them at bay if I could
Headers and bolt ons won’t be much help at all all against a new supercharged a10 Mustang. The Z28 wasn’t built for that. The manual trans alone is a disadvantage. If you want a Z28 because it’s an awesome car then by all means buy it. Not the car to buy to try and keep up with the forced induction Mustangs.
The LS7 isn’t a great choice for boost either. Your better off with a ZL1. Stronger drive train for what you want it for.
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Old 05-28-2019, 08:51 PM   #10
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The LS7 isn’t a great choice for boost either. Your better off with a ZL1. Stronger drive train for what you want it for.
Temporary hijack of the thread, but you got me curious...what's the disadvantage to boosting the Z28?
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Old 05-28-2019, 08:54 PM   #11
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It's a high compression engine from factory. Boost requires lower compression to really work. In a nutshell, you will destroy it much faster than if you just put a built LC engine in.
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Old 05-29-2019, 12:46 AM   #12
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Temporary hijack of the thread, but you got me curious...what's the disadvantage to boosting the Z28?
Cast pistons, change them ten good to go ?
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Old 05-29-2019, 07:10 AM   #13
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Cast pistons, change them ten good to go ?
Ls7 also has thin wall sleeves and I’ve seen where they have cracked also. If you want a forced induction 427 then you are better off buying a resleeved block to do it.
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Rearend is not for the boosted power either
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