LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

Opinions On Headers

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 12:28 AM
  #1  
96ws64mula's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
From: op,ny
Default Opinions On Headers

guy im about to purchase some headers. If you can tell me the difference between lts and shortys and what would work on my car the best. Im goin with the bbks..96ws6 formula with 4:10s and a borla ................thanks
Reply
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 09:04 AM
  #2  
That_guy's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 899
Likes: 0
From: Desoto Tx
Default

Shortys Do Nothing Lol ,lts Are The **** And Since You Have A Lt1 You Are Going To Love The Sound
Reply
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 07:05 PM
  #3  
Formula350's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 7,564
Likes: 4
From: Decatur, TN (N-W of Athens)
Default

Shortys aren't much help sadly, but mid lengths help if you are worried about ground clearance and TOO much sound. If I ever get enough spare change, that's what I'll be going with.
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2008 | 09:00 AM
  #4  
96ws64mula's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
From: op,ny
Default

do the mids and long tubes give you your power in different rpms. and if so about where
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2008 | 02:28 PM
  #5  
peterlawl84's Avatar
TECH Resident
20 Year Member
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 871
Likes: 4
From: Kansas
Default

not sure about where the power comes in between mids and LTs, but LTs will give you the most. I have kooks LTs and a borla on my 99 t/a and love the sound and hp change. I wouldn't put money into shorties though, I do not think they are that much of a jump from the stock manifolds.
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2008 | 02:38 PM
  #6  
Formula350's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 7,564
Likes: 4
From: Decatur, TN (N-W of Athens)
Default

I believe LTs you lose a bit of TQ but gain more top end and the Mids you gain more TQ but not as much top end.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:20 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE