Shorties or Long tube
#11
Long-Tubes are SUPPOSED to make more power across the board, period, not just up-top. In application....well, things don't always work out they way the are SUPPOSED to.
Given the situation, I would go long-tubes.
Given the situation, I would go long-tubes.
#12
If your car is near-stock, I'd go shortys, with LTs you may gain 1-2hp over shortys, LTs are a pain to install and if you ever need to do a starter, clutch, trans etc......you'll be cursing those long tubes for sure, also they tend to hang low to the ground and usually are the first thing to hit, for 1-2hp loss, I'd go shortys, every 'stang I've had has had shortys.
#16
I would think you would be able to get more HP then 1-2 considering long tubes are a MUCH better flow then shorties am I not right or what? but I understand there view on the LT's with parts breaking down "starter, clutch, trans, etc........" oh hell that would suck having to drop exhaust everytime you go under Damn! I hate exhaust as it is never mind a ocasional thing.
#17
Really, I wouldn't have wasted my money on either. Ported stockers have been proven to support 300HP, I've gone 13.2 @102 with them and the stock H-pipe. If I would have had a full slick, or been at a decent track it would have been 12s. It's your call though, I would have spent the money elsewhere.
#18
Originally Posted by Stang Illusions 5.0L
I would think you would be able to get more HP then 1-2 considering long tubes are a MUCH better flow then shorties am I not right or what? but I understand there view on the LT's with parts breaking down "starter, clutch, trans, etc........" oh hell that would suck having to drop exhaust everytime you go under Damn! I hate exhaust as it is never mind a ocasional thing.
#19
You'll lose HP/TQ down low, but you won't lose overall power.
How many race cars, IE, Pro-Stock and the like do you see running exhaust systems? I'll give you a hint, the number starts and ends with 0. They all just run straight headers because, if geared correctly, that'll get you the best 1/4 mile time. Thing is, open exhaust can and often WILL kill low-end power, so, if you are running open exhaust, you need to run mad gear (go out at just at or before limiter) to take advantage of it.
How many race cars, IE, Pro-Stock and the like do you see running exhaust systems? I'll give you a hint, the number starts and ends with 0. They all just run straight headers because, if geared correctly, that'll get you the best 1/4 mile time. Thing is, open exhaust can and often WILL kill low-end power, so, if you are running open exhaust, you need to run mad gear (go out at just at or before limiter) to take advantage of it.
Last edited by OVERKILL; 08-11-2006 at 08:05 PM.
#20
Originally Posted by bombdigitty
Well, i visited the local part sorce yesterday and placed my order.
BBk Equal length Chrome Longtubes
Thanks everyone for your help :thum:
BBk Equal length Chrome Longtubes
Thanks everyone for your help :thum:
You will love it !! they are easy to install , and they don t wrap the engine like cheaper headers so if you have to remove your starter it can be done without remove the headers .