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Old May 5, 2008 | 01:01 PM
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How much diff is there between longtubes and bbk shorty headers...im installing a big cam and am doin a budget build so im wondering if its even worth all the money to switch to longtubes...iv heard shortys make more torque
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Old May 5, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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Shorties are NO better than stock '01+ manifolds.

That's the answer. You choose.
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Old May 5, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ~JOSHUA
Shorties are NO better than stock '01+ manifolds.

That's the answer. You choose.
9 out of 10 people will recommend longtubes. The shorties do almost nothing, you're usually lucky to get 5-10hp. But a set of longtubes and a good tune will pick up 25-35hp all day on a C5.
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Old May 6, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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Get the long tubes hands down and get the full benefit of you cam.
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Old May 6, 2008 | 09:39 AM
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Yep, don't throw your money away on the shorty's...
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Old May 6, 2008 | 09:46 AM
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Short headers weigh less than cast iron manifolds, but that's the only benefit. They will make little to no additional power. Do longtubes or do nothing at all.
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the car already has bbk shortys on it....
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Old May 6, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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sell them and get LT's. No substitute for a Long Tube header~Cole~
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Originally Posted by kerryt1
Short headers weigh less than cast iron manifolds, but that's the only benefit. They will make little to no additional power. Do longtubes or do nothing at all.


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