Glossary / Engine

open headers

6 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Open headers are parts that let the engine’s exhaust leave more easily, which can make the car run faster.

Technical Definition

Open headers are exhaust manifolds that allow the engine’s exhaust gases to exit freely, improving airflow and performance in a hot rod.

Hear It Discussed

"No,it'saracecar. It'sgotopenheadersonit. Right."
Recalls And Real-World Car Values In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 14:10

"but anyway open headers I never ever had exhaust sounded like it was going fast it did it definitely did"
Ben VanEperen & Zach Raddatz of No Coast Custom & Rod Shop Oil and Whiskey with Roadster Shop 17:13

"It's still pretty loud to most people, but it's not like open headers anymore, right? But I can, you know, when I'm driving it a lot of times..."
What are the WORST Car Mod Trends? Scotto, Zack and Zac Debate! Very Vehicular 26:19