Originally Posted by cliffyk

You could, however you would have to remove the LTs and re-install the stock manifolds. There may be CARB certified LTs, IDK?

LTs sound very nice and depending on which set you buy can, on a modestly "bolt-on" modded engine, make noticeable gains in the design's targeted RPM ranges--however a lot of the perceived gain (again on a modest bolt-on setup) is placebo effect, a result of that sweet sound.

Also keep in mind that when you need to do transmission repairs or replace the clutch one or both of the LTs will have to come off, at least partially. This is just additional time if you do your own work, however if you are paying to have the work done it becomes additional $$; likely to be in the same range as what was paid to install them in the first.

All that said, I would probably have LTs on my "bolt-on" GT except that at my age I'd just as soon not screw around installing them, dealing with the leaks and cracks that far to often accompany them, and having to yank 'em if I need to do tranny or clutch repairs--and I'll be damned if I would ever pay someone to work on my car. When (hopefully IF) that day comes I'll get a Corolla...

Originally Posted by kast1376

No smog-legal Long tubes or Mid-length headers, since they both change the location of the cats. If I remember right (and don't quote me on this, I just remember reading it somewhere), since longtubes eliminate the pre-cat, and moves the cats further downstream, they aren't as effective anymore on the pollutants. According to what I read, to re-gain the amount of effectiveness lost, you would need to aid A.I.R. injection onto the car.

Stick with stock manifolds and just deal with removing the aftermarket mid pipe once every 2 years. It isn't that bad.

Again, not an expert, I just remember reading that somewhere.

Originally Posted by WishIhadaTerminator

Hey Hadz, I'm assuming that's your white GT in your signature? How are you running the tint on your headlights? Tinted lights? Covers?

I've been wanting to get those for awhile, but I'm afraid the local police won't approve and write me a ticket...I'd hate to just throw the $$ away.

Originally Posted by WishIhadaTerminator

Yea they look good buddy! How long have you had them? I've been eyeing some smoked headlights for awhile but they're illegal in CA. I was just worried about buying them but being forced to take them out...I'm assuming that no cops have pulled you over/ gave you a fix it ticket?