shorty headers
Burning Brakes
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Well they are easy to install,I ran on a stock motor,7# ati ,342/3500 stall,borla short tubes/borla catback 11.06@126 
The borla short tubes are for sale pm me if int.550.00shipped
The borla short tubes are for sale pm me if int.550.00shipped
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Le Mans Master
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From: Zephyrhills, Florida
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
I recently put on a set of B&B shortys. They advertise min. 10rwhp I think. I have an A4 and can feel the difference in performance and the exhaust is more aggressive although not a whole lot louder. Seems like it deepened and has become more growley. This is with the Vortex and Corsa Pace Car cat back.
Many on here will jump on shortys and say they're useless but I have to disagree. PLUS in Kali it's pretty much the way you have to go. At around $1000 new, the B&B's are built quite well.... my .03 cents.....
Many on here will jump on shortys and say they're useless but I have to disagree. PLUS in Kali it's pretty much the way you have to go. At around $1000 new, the B&B's are built quite well.... my .03 cents.....
Melting Slicks
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From: Near Jacksonville Fl.
Originally Posted by mrm1149
I recently put on a set of B&B shortys. They advertise min. 10rwhp I think. I have an A4 and can feel the difference in performance and the exhaust is more aggressive although not a whole lot louder. Seems like it deepened and has become more growley. This is with the Vortex and Corsa Pace Car cat back.
Many on here will jump on shortys and say they're useless but I have to disagree. PLUS in Kali it's pretty much the way you have to go. At around $1000 new, the B&B's are built quite well.... my .03 cents.....
Many on here will jump on shortys and say they're useless but I have to disagree. PLUS in Kali it's pretty much the way you have to go. At around $1000 new, the B&B's are built quite well.... my .03 cents.....
Le Mans Master
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From: Zephyrhills, Florida
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
Ah yes, however I didn't pay $1000, got them from a member for $400. Also , the thread starter is in California and LT's aren't legal there........
Drifting
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From: Spring Tx
Paid less than $400 shipped to my door for these, are Pacesetter designed, jet-hot coated inside and out, from jet -hot,....Knee surgery is Tuesday maybe I'll get them on in a couple of weeks, along with the rockers and valve springs..
Former Vendor
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From: Valencia Ca
Originally Posted by caster
Need advice for the best shorty headers. What kind of HP increase can be expected with shorty headers if I already have Haltrip Stinger and Magnaflow exhaust??
As an example we delivered a car on Saturday that put down 420 RWHP / 400 RWT with shorties, AFR's, a very mild cam, Fast 90 and a Halltech Stinger.
It also meets all California smog regs and passed the sniffer numbers better than most stockers.
Charlie
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Le Mans Master
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From: Atlanta metro Ga.
Originally Posted by CharlieTuner@AandACorvette
The gain can be substantial if the combination is optimized.
As an example we delivered a car on Saturday that put down 420 RWHP / 400 RWT with shorties, AFR's, a very mild cam, Fast 90 and a Halltech Stinger.
It also meets all California smog regs and passed the sniffer numbers better than most stockers.
Charlie
As an example we delivered a car on Saturday that put down 420 RWHP / 400 RWT with shorties, AFR's, a very mild cam, Fast 90 and a Halltech Stinger.
It also meets all California smog regs and passed the sniffer numbers better than most stockers.
Charlie
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
Originally Posted by Dan_the_C5_Man
Ahh, finally! Maybe this will quite the "LT cheering section" for a while, at least.
Drifting
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From: NE PA
Originally Posted by CharlieTuner@AandACorvette
As an example we delivered a car on Saturday that put down 420 RWHP / 400 RWT with shorties, AFR's, a very mild cam, Fast 90 and a Halltech Stinger.
Charlie
Charlie
Drifting
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From: NE PA
Originally Posted by leadfoot4
They have to justify the $$$ they spent....
Safety Car
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From: Coconut Creek FL
I bought a slightly used set of B&B's for my 97- they are really high quality units and the welds are incredible! all done from the inside of the tube\flange then ground to a nice fit and finish...I put on a set of Z06 catbacks and a haltech stinger intake on to compliment it all, though I have not had it dyno'd it feels and sound much better then before...the interior is not drowned out by loud exhaust tones and at WOT it really shows its stuff...I paid $300 for mine, and for a direct bolt on application- lower under hood temps, more aggressive sound and looks I say it was well worth it!
Le Mans Master
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From: Zephyrhills, Florida
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
Originally Posted by byte_me
I bought a slightly used set of B&B's for my 97- they are really high quality units and the welds are incredible! all done from the inside of the tube\flange then ground to a nice fit and finish...I put on a set of Z06 catbacks and a haltech stinger intake on to compliment it all, though I have not had it dyno'd it feels and sound much better then before...the interior is not drowned out by loud exhaust tones and at WOT it really shows its stuff...I paid $300 for mine, and for a direct bolt on application- lower under hood temps, more aggressive sound and looks I say it was well worth it!
What he said........
Drifting
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From: NE PA
Shorty headers certainly have their place especially in venues where the use of other headers is illegal.
However, no one that opts for and uses long tube headers has any need to justify their expense. Their worth has well and long been proved both on the dyno and the drag strip.
However, no one that opts for and uses long tube headers has any need to justify their expense. Their worth has well and long been proved both on the dyno and the drag strip.