Gentlemen:
New guy on the block-3rd. gen. "88 GTA 350. I would appreciate knowing if anyone has installed L/T on their 3rd. gens and if they had issues after the fact. Meaning, ground clearance, excessive noise & etc. If not, would it be worth the expense for H/P gained-I've seen Hooker Ceramic coated for $800+, hardly seems justified for 20+ gain. My GTA is stk. bottom-end, TPIS Mini-Ram 111, GM Fast-Burn Hds., 58mm. T/B, SLP Cold-Air Induction Catco cat, ZZ9 cam, LT1 24# injectors, 1.5 & 1.6 Rockers,Wal-Bro fuel pump, Hooker header-Shorties(coated), American Thunder Series 80 Exhaust & 125 shot ZEX Dry system. Any suggestions or pics would be appreciated, I saw pics of a 91 Camaro w/ L/T and I thought they looked D******* good! Thank you in advance-- hydraulicdave

 

i was gonna ask the same thing i got mine for free thats besides the point is it worth it or just go with shorties i like shorties lol

 

I run hooker super comp LT. Power is good; however, tight fit and needed custom exhaust work.

I did just help install SLP 1 3/4 headers on my friends. Fits easier and follows stock exhaust route so it will work with any cat back system. I really don't think he is giving up that much power.

Depending on power level and whether street or strip car may help you decide

Matt

 

What have most of you seen as far as gains in hp/tq from a dyno on long tubes vs shorties on the L98 engines?

 

I did Hooker long tubes and they were a tight fit in the car but have great plug clearance. I am selling a Mufflex 4 Y-pipe is you're looking to go that route after the headers. email me.

 

Im running a set for a 2nd gen. on my 91 rs, I dont suggest it if you are driving it on the street, ground clearence is tight, but the Hooker SC L/T for the 3rd gen fit nicely you cant even see them under the car. You do have to trim a bit on the a-arm near the corner but a hair-hammer with a V chissel worked for me took about 5 min. Custom exhaust is a must for the street also.

 

i have heddman LTs, took me about 30min to get them in. ive never scraped them on the street.