thinking about some longtubes, will they be worth it.
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Melting Slicks
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thinking about some longtubes, will they be worth it.
I know I like the way they sound but are they something I need or should I draw a little interest on my cash for awhile? My mods are in my sig. I was thinking either the LPE longtubes or the hookers will the emissions equiptment and then running two high flow cats and dual exhaust. My best mph out of 5 runs was 107 mph, do you think this setup could squeeze out 2 mph or so more? I won't post my ET's due to my embarrassing 60' times :(
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Re: thinking about some longtubes, will they be worth it. (AS84)
AS84,
I would highly suggest the Hooker Long Tube's they were $468.99 from Summit. They went in with zero problems. Just had to play with one or two bolts. Now I could install them in less than 1 hr with no questions. I would assume you are running the stock manifolds. When I took mine off I about **** at how bad they fit up. I can't say for sure you will see the gains you asked about but as far as flow goes I can't see it getting nothing but better. Let me know if you have any questions. Good Luck :cheers:
I would highly suggest the Hooker Long Tube's they were $468.99 from Summit. They went in with zero problems. Just had to play with one or two bolts. Now I could install them in less than 1 hr with no questions. I would assume you are running the stock manifolds. When I took mine off I about **** at how bad they fit up. I can't say for sure you will see the gains you asked about but as far as flow goes I can't see it getting nothing but better. Let me know if you have any questions. Good Luck :cheers:
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Melting Slicks
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Re: thinking about some longtubes, will they be worth it. (ski_dwn_it)
does yours have the emissions stuff on them and if they do, do you know the PN. Also are they coated. Thanks and BTW how is your project coming along?
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Re: thinking about some longtubes, will they be worth it. (AS84)
Don't think of the performance just by the headers alone but by the fact that headers giving you the ability to better tune you motor.
Tuning is the biggest gain.
Tuning is the biggest gain.
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Re: thinking about some longtubes, will they be worth it. (mackeyred96)
Don't think of the performance just by the headers alone but by the fact that headers giving you the ability to better tune you motor.
Tuning is the biggest gain.
Tuning is the biggest gain.
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Re: thinking about some longtubes, will they be worth it. (Dr. Doom)
well LPE might make you wait forever to get them, go with Hookers
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Re: thinking about some longtubes, will they be worth it. (AS84)
I've got the TPIS. They are great headers.
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Re: thinking about some longtubes, will they be worth it. (AS84)
I know I like the way they sound but are they something I need or should I draw a little interest on my cash for awhile? My mods are in my sig. I was thinking either the LPE longtubes or the hookers will the emissions equiptment and then running two high flow cats and dual exhaust. My best mph out of 5 runs was 107 mph, do you think this setup could squeeze out 2 mph or so more? I won't post my ET's due to my embarrassing 60' times :(
355 ci, with the super ram, ZZ9 cam, AFR 190 heads, 1.6 rr. When I pass smog I put the stock exhuast manifolds/and 3 cats on it, when I am not, I have headers and true duals into borlas, no smog equipt...
The difference between the 2 feels like 75 to 100 HP! It is a total dog with the stock stuff on there. I'm sure JD 383 will say the same if he see's this post.
This is a must if you are after getting the max out of your car.
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Re: thinking about some longtubes, will they be worth it. (AS84)
Since you have the intake you will benefit from Headers, though you may need to do a hi-flow cat-back to see the most gain. You've go mail on what to expect.
