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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 06:40 PM
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I live in CA and dont want to deal with the worry of long tube headers and emissions control...But heres the question, are short tubes worth the money and how much will they increase performace?
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 06:50 PM
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Not really. Remember, you already HAVE short tubes.

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They are a minimal help, mostly in terms of weight.

In Cali, you cant use the longtubes, so you might as well try some shorties, just dont expect alot.
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Probely not worth it...Were can you buy them?
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Thanks guys...simple question...simple answer. I guess i just wanted to know.
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