safe to run open headers on a Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2 L V8.
2007-12-17 18:57:46 · 8 answers · asked by Jen. E 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No I DON'T need to "rephrase" my question. My question is pretty direct. I wanted to know if it was safe, so that's that I asked.
2007-12-19 14:46:35 · update #1
It'll be loud as hell, and the lack of back pressure will reduce torque, and he'll need a high flow intake to keep up with the exaust, and I don't think he'd be 'street legal' anywhere
2007-12-17 19:03:55 · answer #1 · answered by madams441 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Safe in what regard?
Some engines can take open headers and some will get damage to their exhaust valve.
Is there a reason he wants to run open headers besides making it super loud?
You can also have problems with exhaust gases getting into the cabin of the vehicle. People have died from this before.
2007-12-18 04:35:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Safe? The motor may run a bit warmer but not dangerously so. The bigger concern is with sound and legality. It won't be safe to drive it on the street without getting a ticket.
Best thing, rephrase your question and try again.
2007-12-18 03:41:38 · answer #3 · answered by going_for_baroque 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably against the law. Engines are designed to work efficiently with a certain amount of exhaust back pressure. Open headers have very little back pressure and the engine will need to be tuned/modified to compensate for the loss of back pressure.
2007-12-18 12:18:22 · answer #4 · answered by Scott H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Safe? What do you mean by safe? Of course it's not safe to discharge exhaust in the front of your vehicle. You're not supposed to care about that.
2007-12-18 04:15:31 · answer #5 · answered by Firebird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never give answers to be relayed , they get mixed up to often.
2007-12-18 18:46:10 · answer #6 · answered by hotvw1914cc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you're husband want's to know. Tell him to ask.
2007-12-18 03:01:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sure why not?
2007-12-18 03:00:56 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋