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Old Sep 25, 2002 | 07:21 PM
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So, what is the difference on performance? :confused:
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Old Sep 25, 2002 | 07:29 PM
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So, what is the difference on performance? :confused:
The longer the header the more torque it builds. Most people only choose the "Shorty" headers because of :
#1 Cost
#2 Lack of clearance.

Without a doubt go with the long tubes. :yesnod:
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Old Sep 25, 2002 | 07:43 PM
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So, what is the difference on performance? :confused:

The longer the header the more torque it builds. Most people only choose the "Shorty" headers because of :
#1 Cost
#2 Lack of clearance.

Without a doubt go with the long tubes. :yesnod:
Yep
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Old Sep 25, 2002 | 10:34 PM
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I think that if some manufacturer makes a set of Long Ones for your vehicle that just bolt on, then that is the way to go. DynoMax Ceramacoats (abt $215 or so from Jegs or Summit) do the job for me............Not much to gain with a set of shorties, and the price is abt the same........... :cheers:
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 12:43 AM
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Longer==Better
Just ask you wife :D
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 01:01 AM
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Longer==Better
Just ask you wife :D

Size matters :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
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