LongTubes with Current System Advice:
03-16-2011, 08:56 PM
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LongTubes with Current System Advice:
Hey guys. I did search this first but could not find something they really answered my question.
I have a 2005 V6 and I want to get some Pacesetter long tubes. My current setup is:
Stock Cats >
Pypes X Pipe >
Pypes Mid Pipes >
FRPP GTAs
My question is, if I get the long tubes (I know the cats will be gone), but will they meet up to the X-Pipe WITHOUT having to weld extra pipe length in or cut extra pieces off. Thanks for the help guys!
I have a 2005 V6 and I want to get some Pacesetter long tubes. My current setup is:
Stock Cats >
Pypes X Pipe >
Pypes Mid Pipes >
FRPP GTAs
My question is, if I get the long tubes (I know the cats will be gone), but will they meet up to the X-Pipe WITHOUT having to weld extra pipe length in or cut extra pieces off. Thanks for the help guys!
03-17-2011, 01:59 AM
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Actually, he was being helpful because he is right, they do sound like crap. A longtube setup in our cars is not that beneficial, maybe with a F/I setup but its not necessary and gains won't be high. If you really want headers you can get some shorties but don't expect much gains, maybe 2-3 rwhp and some tone change.
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03-17-2011, 08:04 AM
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Its like someone putting Lamborghini doors on their mustang, telling someone not to do it is helpful because it is a huge mistake.
As far as I know, there will be extra welding required to get long tubes to fit, and I think its going to need an extra pipe in since the cats are going to be gone. Don't think long tubes are as long as normal headers + the whole length of the catalytic converter system.
As far as I know, there will be extra welding required to get long tubes to fit, and I think its going to need an extra pipe in since the cats are going to be gone. Don't think long tubes are as long as normal headers + the whole length of the catalytic converter system.
03-17-2011, 09:22 AM
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Cool. That was helpful. Thanks. And no... If some asks "Should I put Lambo doors on" then that is different. I asked "would something work?" and not "should I put these on". Besides, each person has different taste in what he or she thinks looks and/or sounds good.
03-17-2011, 12:08 PM
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You would be best served if you call pacesetter and ask them. All long tube headers are not the same length. I would imagine you will have to do some fitting as you are mixing different brands. I have MAC Lt's, MAC off road pipes and a MAC prochamber, stock GT over the axle pipes and JBA mufflers. I do not care for the sound between 2300-3k, otherwise its good.
03-17-2011, 02:17 PM
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You would be best served if you call pacesetter and ask them. All long tube headers are not the same length. I would imagine you will have to do some fitting as you are mixing different brands. I have MAC Lt's, MAC off road pipes and a MAC prochamber, stock GT over the axle pipes and JBA mufflers. I do not care for the sound between 2300-3k, otherwise its good.
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