Shorty headers
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Shorty headers I've heard shorty headers aren't worth the money for our cars but I am still interested. Will a good set like JBA make any difference sound wise? I'm not really looking for a big performance gain with them, and I don't think I want to relocate the cats or change y pipe. Anyone here tried shorties? I have a vortex muffler but otherwise stock exhaust right now. I'd be happy with a cleaner sound even if I only gain 5 hp or so. I think the dealer up here will be ok with them. Any responses appreciated.
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Re: Shorty headers I was going to go the shortie route also but, couldn't justify paying the $600+ for the JBAs. I am planning to add LTs in the future. When I had my H/C package installed I had my manifold's port matched and Extrude Honed for around $400. Having the '01 manifolds Rick (at Extrude Hone) says it should be worth 8-10 hp. How true is it? Can't confirm, but it can't hurt...
By the way, I have an extra set of '01 manifolds with a few thousand miles (less than 5K) on them for sale if you're interested <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> .
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By the way, I have an extra set of '01 manifolds with a few thousand miles (less than 5K) on them for sale if you're interested <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> .
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Re: Shorty headers Ok, thanks for the info on the stock manifolds. Will the shorties improve the exhaust note? Long tubes are not an option for me at this time, but if shorties will improve sound a little that's all I want. Thanks again for the replies.
Re: Shorty headers </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by LS1Bird00:
<strong>Ok, thanks for the info on the stock manifolds. Will the shorties improve the exhaust note? Long tubes are not an option for me at this time, but if shorties will improve sound a little that's all I want. Thanks again for the replies.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">for the price of a good coated pair of shorties you can get MAC Mid-length headers. They're not much different from LT's, but provide excellent ground clearance and are IMO the best bang-for-your-buck headers out there next to Hookers. You can get them AND the ypipe for $499 from ls1speed.com . thats the route i'm going in the spring
<strong>Ok, thanks for the info on the stock manifolds. Will the shorties improve the exhaust note? Long tubes are not an option for me at this time, but if shorties will improve sound a little that's all I want. Thanks again for the replies.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">for the price of a good coated pair of shorties you can get MAC Mid-length headers. They're not much different from LT's, but provide excellent ground clearance and are IMO the best bang-for-your-buck headers out there next to Hookers. You can get them AND the ypipe for $499 from ls1speed.com . thats the route i'm going in the spring
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Re: Shorty headers I don't think long tubes are for everyone. My goal was an "old man" setup combining performance with comfort and driveability, kind of how the Z06 comes from the factory. I didn't want the loud resonance/rasp of LT'S, or the clearance issues.
I picked up my coated Hooker shorties for about 300 bucks. They were easy to install, did give my exhaust a bit deeper tone, and added off-idle torque, no doubt due to the 1 5/8" primaries. I can't tell you how much HP I gained from the shorties alone, but my other mods and overall results are below. Hope this helps. <img border="0" alt="[Burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" />
I picked up my coated Hooker shorties for about 300 bucks. They were easy to install, did give my exhaust a bit deeper tone, and added off-idle torque, no doubt due to the 1 5/8" primaries. I can't tell you how much HP I gained from the shorties alone, but my other mods and overall results are below. Hope this helps. <img border="0" alt="[Burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" />
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Re: Shorty headers </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Go FasTA:
<strong>Shorties aren't worth the money not to mention the time and effort installing.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">No Doubt! When installling your own, only LTs are worth it along w/ a wire/plug change. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
<strong>Shorties aren't worth the money not to mention the time and effort installing.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">No Doubt! When installling your own, only LTs are worth it along w/ a wire/plug change. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
