I've been reading a lot of posts and write-ups on installing headers. By the sound of it, the LT's are ALOT harder to install than the shorties? (also, I'm looking at hooker headers) But, what is the power gain difference between the two? Do you get a lot more power out of the LT's? And how much harder are they to install? I have installed headers before, but that was on a '91 F-150, and I could basically crawl up, next to the engine and fall asleep.

 

I don't think LT's are any harder to install than any other Shorty header IMO.. only diff being the stock y w/ shorties will usually work.. it's your call.. if you do use some shorties i'd recommend going w/ the SLp's they seem to perform pretty well for our car's..

 

And what is the power difference between the shorties and the LT's?

 

Not much on a bolt on car.. but as the HP increases they will start to open up the gap a bit...

 

Exactly, so if your planning on a full bolt on car with a cam and some decent heads in the future get the long tubes.

 

Well, Im also looking into putting in a cc305 or a hotcam, thats about it though...so would there be much of a difference?

 

Probably not much, but its the few HP here and few HP there that start to add up. Just go with the long tubes.

 

Alright, thanks...u guys wouldn't happen to know anybody looking to get rid of a set of headers, would ya? haha, just thought i'd check.

 

there are a few set's going for sale now for decent price's.. check around.. they're out there..

 

If you live in a state without emissions, get the long tubes. Or at least some good mid length headers. The mids that I run have the same diameter primaries as a good long tube header.

 

As do the SLP shorties...