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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 05:06 PM
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I have a '02 WS6 with lid and LM exhaust. I really want LT's, but after reading tons of posts, i have realized that most of the guys that get big hp gains either have heads and cam, or access to autotap or some other dyno testing calibration. I dont have plans for h/c, and have no access to any kind of tuning tool, so i really dont wanna gamble with $1200, so my question is this: i've read that shorties will net between 0-5 hp, and arent worth the money, however they are 1 5/8 unequal length. BBK has a new set of 1 3/4 equal length shorties, and combined with new y-pipe (which is already on its way) would they be better than than say JBA's or Hooker shorties? thanks
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Old Jul 17, 2003 | 11:54 AM
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since your car is an '02, you have pretty good exhaust flowing manifolds. I still think that shorties are not worth it. I think you would be better off with the MAC mid's if you dont want to spend the $$$ for LT's. Id say you could pick up 15-20rwhp with stock internals

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Old Jul 17, 2003 | 12:12 PM
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I agree. If nothing else, go with the MACs or Bassani mid-lengths.
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Old Jul 17, 2003 | 01:14 PM
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Thanks for the help, i was just curious since the new shorties had bigger primaries than the JBA or Hooker shorties. i know it makes a difference for the LT's, but wasn't too sure about the shorties.
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