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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 10:48 PM
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Default Shortys or longtubes
What are some pro and cons to both
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 11:08 PM
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this question brings back memories
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1-7/8" longtubes. The pros are that it'll make more power everywhere over every other header type.
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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?
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Nope.
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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 12:20 AM
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Coolness is there a noticeable sound difference
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Zero pro to shortys unless you have to have them for emissions.

1 7/8 LTs.
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Looks like I'm gettin lts
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Old 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
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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!
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by gmcyukon
What are some pro and cons to both
You just farted out some dust with this one. LT's FTW.
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Old 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.
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Long Tubes are better in most ways.
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Ground clearance and emissions are the only possible cons to the LT's
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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).
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