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Old 02-03-2010, 07:20 PM   #1
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Long tube or short
I have a 82 camaro with a 305 and i want to put headers on it should i go short or long? I might lower the car so I dont know if the long tubes would get in the way
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Unless you've got some compelling reason why you want long tubes, they're not worth the trouble.
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much agreed there alot of trouble
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I'm a long tube type of guy.. It's more work.. But I like the look..
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If you are going to lower it use shorties.
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