is there a certain set of headers i can use to be smog legal in ca? ive heard mac mids would be a good route yet smogable? those of us in ca, what do you suggest besides the obvious lt setup?

 

only shorties are legal. cannot move the cats.

 

Look into edelbrock or JBA's.

 

are the gains worth it? or should i just go out and get the lt's and dish out the $$ to have it passed?

 

LT's and ORY. (period)

If you want the same power as the shorties, get a set of 01-02 mani's.

 

Yeah I wouldn't bother the hassle for a very minimal gain. If you don't need to smog for awhile or have an extra pair just take a crow bar to your cat internals

 

LONGTUBES OR NOTHING

 

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haha i see.. i figured that would be the response cause i have yet heard of anyone having shorties.. well in that case.. how much more $$ do you guys on the average have to give up to have the car "passed"?

 

if u want some shorties, kyle BLK02ls1 might sell his edelbrock shorties.pm him

 

i like the jba shorties lazer cut and they are clean looking to i think you would see 5-12hp or so from them

 

I have passed with LTs the last two smog tests that I have had. Both at "Test Only" stations. Some shops either don't pay attention or just flat out don't care as long as you pass the sniffer.

My recommendation if you do make the jump to LTs is that you get the car tuned. With a tune and cats you shouldn't have any issues with the sniffer.

Good luck.

Brian

 

sounds good. id just need to look for shop just like you mentioned.. anyone from the southbay area that wants to chime in with their opinions and or referrals?

 

YES shorties will give you some hp. How much? Not as much as longtubes, but it's still a good mod. I got my hooker shortys off here for only 175 shipped! You can find em cheap if you're patient...

 

anyone know of a shop in the south bay area?

 

I assume those were used?

 

The problem with shorties are they are the same price or more as longtubes and the gains are minimal at best. I have Edelbrock CARB legal shorties, and when i did my whole exhaust, i maybe noticed a 15 hp gain over stock. So if you have the time between smogs, or know a guy that will pass you, and arent afaid of cops, then go with Longtubes and Offroad Y-pipe. Then ofcourse a catback of your choice.

 

dont waste time with shorties or mids, just have to know the right people

 

Haddad Motorsports in Inglewood is a good choice.

Steve