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Old 02-15-2008, 09:14 PM
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Should i get bbk shorty headers or accufab tb.(the combo)
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Old 02-15-2008, 09:15 PM
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You would notice more power and better throttle response with the TB/pelnum combo, and it would be easier to install. I'd go with that over shorties.
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Old 02-15-2008, 09:29 PM
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Old 02-15-2008, 09:29 PM
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I'g do with the accufab combo. Save up for a PI swap and when you get the cash do the headers at the same time.
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It really depends on what you want to do.
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Old 02-15-2008, 10:12 PM
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headers are a total pain to install so i'd say tb/plenum combo also, but bbk and accufab dont have much difference for the prices.
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Old 02-15-2008, 11:19 PM
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and dont buy shorties...LONG TUBESSS FTMFW!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 02-15-2008, 11:48 PM
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Since when do tb and plenum get more HP than headers?? Its more for throttle response. Maybe if you're lucky you'll see about 5rwhp. Shorties could be anywhere from 10-20rwhp, while longtubes (best bet) should net 20-35rwhp. All with a good tune of course, to gain the max power.
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Old 02-16-2008, 01:22 AM
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Since when do tb and plenum get more HP than headers?? Its more for throttle response. Maybe if you're lucky you'll see about 5rwhp. Shorties could be anywhere from 10-20rwhp, while longtubes (best bet) should net 20-35rwhp. All with a good tune of course, to gain the max power.
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yeah your numbers are extremely exaggerated. a better estimate is probably 5-10rwhp for shorties, 10-15rwhp for lt's.

you have to remember, a FULL bolton and tuned GT with LT's will typically run around 250 or a little higher for auto tranny, around 260 for a manual. now thats longtubes, midpipe, catback, pulleys, CAI, TB+plen, and a tune. so saying 20-25rwhp for JUST the lt's i highly doubt that. but LT's will add more power than any other single bolton you can do...and also take the longest to do.
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