Is there a performance benefit from shorty's?
12-19-2006, 02:02 PM
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Is there a performance benefit from shorty's?
Is there a point to putting on something like FRPP shorty headers or are there only gains from long tubes? I'm planning on being F/I in the near future, and just thinking if it is worth it or not. Thanks guys!
12-19-2006, 02:14 PM
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RE: Is there a performance benefit from shorty's?
If you can install them yourself or get it done very cheap, yeah they are an excellent alternative to LT's & a matching mid-pipe.
They won't make the same numbers, but several members here made 270RWHP+ with shorties N/A with full bolt-ons.
Sometimes emissions, or just the ease of installing shorties & not having to alter/by a new mid-pipe is more feasible.
They won't make the same numbers, but several members here made 270RWHP+ with shorties N/A with full bolt-ons.
Sometimes emissions, or just the ease of installing shorties & not having to alter/by a new mid-pipe is more feasible.
12-19-2006, 02:23 PM
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RE: Is there a performance benefit from shorty's?
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is there a considerable difference or is the difference negligable, like 5 hp?
is there a considerable difference or is the difference negligable, like 5 hp?
Just my opinion, but there has to bea reason everyone goes LTs even though they only add a few HP over shortys on the dyno
12-19-2006, 02:34 PM
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RE: Is there a performance benefit from shorty's?
got you...ok... the only reason i ask is because i don't want to have to swap out my x-pipe and find a different one! Damn....ok, thanks guys i appreciate it! Well, since i am on that note, who makes a nice shorty x-pipe to match with long tubes?
12-19-2006, 03:05 PM
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RE: Is there a performance benefit from shorty's?
If the mid-pipe is the only thing holding you back...then keep saving and go with LT's.
However, if you had a $500 budget total and couldn't figure the budget increasing over time, then shorties would have been good for you.
However, if you had a $500 budget total and couldn't figure the budget increasing over time, then shorties would have been good for you.
12-19-2006, 04:15 PM
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RE: Is there a performance benefit from shorty's?
A mid pipe for LT's is like $150. I think it cost somewhere around that for my LT MAC mid pipe. But thats non catted. . .. . . . i mean . . . .that would be illegal
