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Old 06-29-2003, 09:52 PM
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BBK shorty headers

I have a 95 Z28 and have a chance to buy a new set of BBK shorty headers for a realy good price. My question is are they any good and what kind of gains can I expect. Thanks
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Old 06-29-2003, 09:55 PM
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in my opinion, shorty headers are not worth it. eventually you will upgrade to longtubes, so why not buy them now? unless your afraid of the emissions police, in which case i would guess that as long as they are 1 3/4 shorties there shouldnt be any gain over any other shorty.
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Old 06-29-2003, 10:01 PM
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1 5/8 headers really arent that great, but its an improvement...it'll give ya an honest 10-14 hp..long tubes will give ya 10 more
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Old 06-29-2003, 10:28 PM
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shorties are fine. Just not that brand. I love my SLP shorties but they are 1 3/4" primaries so they will flow alittle better than most shorties. I would either go SLP's or Mac's.
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Old 06-29-2003, 11:58 PM
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The BBK headers arent good what so ever! They hangover the exaust ports buy atleast a 1/4 inch, that dont sound like much but it really is.
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Old 06-30-2003, 12:17 AM
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I have been very happy with mine. Very clean bolt up, with everything matching up just right. My Z is low and I wanted shorties to keep it clean and tight. I noticed more torque after the install. If you want good street header I recomend BBK. Just dont use the supplied gaskets, buy a better quality.
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Old 06-30-2003, 12:21 AM
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I like my headers. They give a decent horsepower gain, not too great though. If I had to do it again I'd have gotten SLP headers. Hey, if it's really cheap like you say then go for it.
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They may not be the "best" made ever. But are they pieces of crap? NO. I got a good deal on mine too, real good,and yes I could tell a difference, I think you should get them.
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I am going to get them today, I figure any thing is better than the stock manifolds and I am only spending $150.00 for the ceramic coated ones.
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