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Apr 4, 2013 | 10:48 PM

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Shortys or longtubes

What are some pro and cons to both

Apr 4, 2013 | 11:08 PM

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this question brings back memories

Apr 4, 2013 | 11:12 PM

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1-7/8" longtubes. The pros are that it'll make more power everywhere over every other header type.

Apr 5, 2013 | 12:15 AM

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1-7/8" longtubes. The pros are that it'll make more power everywhere over every other header type.

Any cons?

Apr 5, 2013 | 12:16 AM

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Nope.

Apr 5, 2013 | 12:20 AM

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Coolness is there a noticeable sound difference

Apr 5, 2013 | 12:31 AM

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Zero pro to shortys unless you have to have them for emissions.

1 7/8 LTs.

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Apr 5, 2013 | 06:49 AM

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The only real con I can think of with the long tubes is less ground clearance

Apr 5, 2013 | 06:57 AM

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There is no comparison...long tubes are much much better everywhere for everything...if you have to comply with emissions, run cats...shorties are a waste!

Apr 6, 2013 | 08:22 PM

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What are some pro and cons to both

You just farted out some dust with this one. LT's FTW.

Apr 6, 2013 | 08:33 PM

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I always thought shorties made more low end power... Even though I tell everyone LTs or go home.

Apr 6, 2013 | 09:03 PM

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Long Tubes are better in most ways.

Apr 8, 2013 | 05:29 AM

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Ground clearance and emissions are the only possible cons to the LT's

Apr 8, 2013 | 09:43 AM

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I always thought shorties made more low end power... Even though I tell everyone LTs or go home.

It's the opposite. Shorties make similar power up top as LTs (due to sheer flow) but down low is where they suffer compared to LTs (due to lack of scavenging).