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Old 06-16-2008, 12:37 PM
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Default Will long tube headers have good ground clearance

Just one question about long tube headers. My car has theEibach pro kit with 20's...So I was wondering if the long tube headers willhave good ground clearance? I am just wonderingbecause I am trying to decide between shortiesor long tube headers.
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Old 06-16-2008, 12:43 PM
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Some will have issue, but not all. My Jba are up higher then the fram rails.
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Old 06-16-2008, 12:50 PM
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Ok thanks. I have not decided on which headers I want. Since I really do not feel like spending a lot more money to replace my Xpipe. The HP I am not worried about I think it is more sound than anything right now.
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Old 06-16-2008, 01:01 PM
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if you get cats, most all with drop below the frame rail and cause problems i think.....kooks might be ok since it is not truely a full length header
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Old 06-16-2008, 01:15 PM
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How would the header drop below the frame rail due to cats? The mid pipe might, I could see that but dont they shorten the midpipe to facilitate the cats?
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Old 06-16-2008, 02:51 PM
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+1 to supersonic...i have full JBA exhaust and i have banged my frame railsa number of times but the headers are still unscratched...
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Old 06-16-2008, 04:14 PM
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There's no way my ARH catted X pipe set up will bottom out as everything is tucked up nicely so no worry.
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Old 06-16-2008, 05:38 PM
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My effing cats bang on speeds bumps all the time. Now I take the scenic route through parking lots
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Old 06-16-2008, 06:03 PM
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long or short is only gonna net u about 6-8 HP....not worth it IMHO
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Default RE: Will long tube headers have good ground clearance

Mine dynoed an increase of 17 RWHP with no other changes. The difference in performance and sound was worth it IMO.
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long or short is only gonna net u about 6-8 HP....not worth it IMHO
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