[Z06] Are BBK "shorties" worth it?
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Le Mans Master
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Are BBK "shorties" worth it?
I can snag a set of these headers cheap. Are they worth 10rwhp and can they be used with the stock cats in place on my 04'Z? Thanx!
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Le Mans Master
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I beleive they can work with the stock exhaust & will probably get you 10rwhp. However, the manifolds are just as good as a set of shortys. They dont look as nice, but are just as effective. I doubt youll ever notice 10rwhp at any rate.
Buy a set of Longtube headers. The 30-40rwhp is definately noticable & worth the work that goes into the swap.
Buy a set of Longtube headers. The 30-40rwhp is definately noticable & worth the work that goes into the swap.
Le Mans Master
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You'll get a few hp, they are lighter than the OEM manifolds, you will have no fitment issues, and if you live in CA I believe they are CARB certified. So..., while not the big gainers of long tubes, if you can get them for the right price and can do the install yourself (which should be fairly straightforward), I'd do it. Conversely, I wouldn't if I was buying them new and had to pay labor- then it would not be worth it to me (but you may feel differently 
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Melting Slicks
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You'll get a few hp, they are lighter than the OEM manifolds, you will have no fitment issues, and if you live in CA I believe they are CARB certified. So..., while not the big gainers of long tubes, if you can get them for the right price and can do the install yourself (which should be fairly straightforward), I'd do it. Conversely, I wouldn't if I was buying them new and had to pay labor- then it would not be worth it to me (but you may feel differently ).
).I bought a set for my Camaro, but I bought them used...saved a buttload of bucks....
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I bought them for StuzVette...
...and paid low dollars for the HP...not bad
easy to install on C5...
..not sure about the change in connection in Z06 but maybe I will find out soon enough...
I suspect it will be no problem...
...and paid low dollars for the HP...not bad
easy to install on C5...
..not sure about the change in connection in Z06 but maybe I will find out soon enough...
I suspect it will be no problem...
Melting Slicks
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Melting Slicks
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At full price I completely agree..at ~1/2 price...look at it as just optimizing your system
People spend way more and get less of a bump on other things pulleys etc....for 200 bucks..Ill take 10 HP
