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Whats the differnce between Long tube and Shortys?

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Old 03-14-2007, 01:10 AM
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but do you guys like BBK? or no? also what kind of H pipe should i go with? bbk also? and 40 series flows
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Old 03-14-2007, 01:12 AM
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dont get flows... for a s/c i understand u want a straight thru muffler, not a baffled one like flows...

and besides everyone has flows... **** flows(yes i have them)

bbk makes good shorties, dunno who is good for long tubes... and w.e. long tubes u get, get their h pipe too
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Old 03-14-2007, 01:37 AM
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ok kewl man.. thanks for the help.. ya i was going to just buy the kit so i dont have to **** with rigging stuff. If im going to build it mies well do it right the first time. also wonder what kind of muffler then i should buy? I know for turbou dont want a baffled muffler. So i guess the same for a s/c then.
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Old 03-14-2007, 01:25 PM
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i have BBK 1 5/8 long tubes, BBK offroad H pipe and a Magnaflow catback....i love the combo!
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Old 03-14-2007, 03:38 PM
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get bbk lt headers with o/r x pipe and lsp lm II.... ull will take 600 hp mite actually wanna think about 3" instead of just 2.5 if u know ull get 600hp...
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Old 03-14-2007, 04:02 PM
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Default RE: Whats the differnce between Long tube and Shortys?

Yes, go with a set oflong tubes.

Depends on how much $$ you have... you can go the cheaper route and get a set of BBK's or dish our the cash and get a set of bassani's, accufab's, kook's, etc.

1 3/4 would be fine.

What block are you running?
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Old 03-15-2007, 06:09 AM
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+1 on the block. seriously dude u need to do some research especially if ur talking about running 600hp. the bbk 1 3/4 should be fine for ur set up. also u say ur buying this stuff do u have the cash to do it or is it ur little wish list picked out?

also here is my car with bbk lts (1 5/8) with there o/r h-pipe and super 40's


also the slp mufflers are really good also. i kinda wish i would with the slp's myself
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Old 03-15-2007, 03:43 PM
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i thought i would bump it for this guy
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Old 03-15-2007, 09:51 PM
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Well there're close on bottom end but top end "WOW" the long tubes take over! Ever Hear of H/P............
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Old 03-15-2007, 11:45 PM
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You will definitely want LT's. BBK makes good stuff, but it isn't stainless. I would get ceramic coated as opposed to header wrap. It costs more, but will help control the heat and protect the headers from corrosion. Bassani makes SS high quality headers as well as JBA, IIRC.

What block are you using?

1 3/4" headers should be good, but you'll want 3" collectors and exhaust. 2.5" pipes will restrict your exhaust flow on a 600hp motor.
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