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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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i have a 01 GT all stock. what should i do first shorty headers or a mac pro chamber and are the headers hard to install. thanks
Old Feb 20, 2009 | 11:20 PM
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Headers are the most difficult part of the whole exhaust system to install. I'd wait til you have money for Heads and Midpipe... Saves you time and money.
Old Feb 20, 2009 | 11:36 PM
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An o/r mid pipe will sound really good with what you have right now. Adding long tubes will quiet the car down until WOT. The install price on long tubes is not cheap. Go for the mid pipe right now and save your cash for the lt's later.
Old Feb 21, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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headers are a very hard to install, i had my car down for a whole weekend when i did mine. I had to drop the whole K-member when i did mine, i really wish i took pictures *kicks self*. Well, anyways, between the two id say the O/R H, i love mine!

When i do my head swap in the spring, i'm going to do a write up on it and lots of pictures!
Old Feb 21, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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shorties are not worth it for the pain of isntalling....save up and get LTs.... do LTs and midpipe at the same time, with a catback or weld ins if that breaks the budget
Old Feb 21, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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Don't waste your time on shorties. Just go all out n do longtubes.
Old Feb 21, 2009 | 02:01 PM
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you dont have to drop the k memeber for shortie headers or lt. it does make it easier for long tube. but to answer your question, mid pipe would probably be better since its a much quicker swap to do.
Old Feb 22, 2009 | 12:10 AM
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Mid Pipes are sweet!
Old Feb 22, 2009 | 12:33 AM
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thanks for all your input. im gonna go with the mid pipe for now.
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