shortie's vs. long tubes
11-04-2003, 05:05 PM
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shortie's vs. long tubes
just wondering if there is any truth to the myth long tubes are better then shorties and down hear if the emissions is that bad having long tubes...will it be that much harder to pass air care?..
and is stepd headers worth the extra cash..thanks
and is stepd headers worth the extra cash..thanks
11-04-2003, 10:30 PM
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Originally posted by 97TA-WS6-Con
Longtubes are not "needed" until maybe 400 - 450 rwhp. No bnefit to be gained until higher power levels.
Longtubes are not "needed" until maybe 400 - 450 rwhp. No bnefit to be gained until higher power levels.
At least on a street driven car.Mike
11-04-2003, 11:24 PM
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Yes, the best headers for you will be my MAC's when ever I decide to take them out. Don't rush into anything plus buying from me will save you an a$$ load in shipping money.
Keep that in mind and no more stereo stuff!
Keep that in mind and no more stereo stuff!
11-05-2003, 12:25 AM
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I have had Macs, Hooker LT's and now SLP's.
Seen some top end gain from the Hooker LT's compared to the MAC Headers, although nothing worth the hassle of ground clearence and air care
Now going from the LT's to the SLP's I would say I didn't notice any difference, other than the fact that it sounded better with Long Tubes Three things to consider, future plans, cost, fitment
Seen some top end gain from the Hooker LT's compared to the MAC Headers, although nothing worth the hassle of ground clearence and air care
Now going from the LT's to the SLP's I would say I didn't notice any difference, other than the fact that it sounded better with Long Tubes
Three things to consider, future plans, cost, fitment
11-05-2003, 02:05 AM
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Gee, you guys got me thinking? 
I was checking-out different long-tubes for my firehawk. I feel like I can handle some more power. I don't want to do anything internally on a newer LS1. There's LS6 heads and cam that will definetaly put me over 400hp. At 345hp right now I have a MAF sensor and smooth bellows that might give another 10hp. Some headers claim to make gains of over 40hp but I have the dual-dual catback and I'm thinking I'd be lucky to get 20hp more out of longtubes. You guys are right, it's just might not be worth it.
I was checking-out different long-tubes for my firehawk. I feel like I can handle some more power. I don't want to do anything internally on a newer LS1. There's LS6 heads and cam that will definetaly put me over 400hp. At 345hp right now I have a MAF sensor and smooth bellows that might give another 10hp. Some headers claim to make gains of over 40hp but I have the dual-dual catback and I'm thinking I'd be lucky to get 20hp more out of longtubes. You guys are right, it's just might not be worth it.