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Old 02-20-2001, 12:10 PM
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Long Tube VS Short Tube Headers

I'm looking for headers that are available with a Y pipe for easy fit to stock style exhaust. It looks that the Hedman, TES, Hooker, Dynomax,SLP, etc. are all shorty headers with matching Y pipe. I was hoping to use long tube headers for more HP gain. Are they available? Do shorty headers provide a worthwhile HP gain? How do shorties compare to long tubes. Should I settle for the shorties?

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Old 02-20-2001, 05:53 PM
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Try Mufflex, they make a y-pipe for the Hooker Super-Comp long tubes. Don't know if it will bolt up to a stock catalyst and whatnot, but Mufflex can answer this.

http://www.mufflex-performance.com/

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Old 02-20-2001, 05:59 PM
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long tubes aren't legal for most of us.

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Old 02-24-2001, 12:39 PM
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Are the shortys worth the trouble and expense? Im thinking about going with the hedman system. How much of a power gain could I expect?

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Black 1989 RS Convertible w/43,000 mi.
Excellent Condition
LO3 305 w/TBI
12 PSI Fuel Pressure
6* Timing Advance
MSD Coil And Wires
Open Element 14x3 K&N
Hypertech Thermomaster
160 Degree Thermostat
Low Temp Fan Switch
Eddlebrock RPM Muffler
No Cat/No AIR Injection
B&M Stage 2 Shift Kit
17"x8.5" ATP 5 Spoke Alloys
P 245/45 Goodyear Eagle
HP Ultra Plus Tires
Lakewood Control Arms
Lakewood Pan Hard Rod
Coming Soon:
Hedman Headers & Y Pipe
12 Bolt With 3.73 Gears
NOS System
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