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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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Has anyone run their midlength header kit? It supposedly comes with a matching Y pipe, but I have never seen it. If it's that shitty, I'll be going with long tubes, but I've heard (not sure if it's true) that mids are easier on the install end. I know the long tubes will flow better and make more power, but that's not a #1 concern. This car won't be seeing much track use, therefore long tubes might be kindof a waste.
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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longtubes are just as easy IMO. Why not take advantage of the longtube? otherwise it seems senseless , again IMMHO
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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long tubes are easy as hell. mids are a waste of time, they wont be any easier than long tubes IMO

Your already working on the exact same bolts and clamps
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 12:46 AM
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no one bothers with mid lengths and for a very good reason... if you go midlength guaranteed sooner or later at some point you're going to regret the decission and go with longtubes or atleast wish you had...
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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Seriously dude, I have coated Pacesettes with 3" ORY and my dad did XS stainless LTs and Y pipe. Either setup was very inexpensive, and very easy to install. Dont let the engine bay fool you, it really is not that hard to do.

Make sure you get O2 extension harnesses, new OEM metal gaskets, and your good to go.
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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Lt's all the way...better ones than Pacesetter if you can swing the $$$.
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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LT are just as easy as mid's so y not just do LTs.
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