Equal Length vs non equal length shorty's

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07-12-2006, 09:26 PM

Force4

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Equal Length vs non equal length shorty's

Is there a big difference power wise???? im looking to get shorties and am trying to decide if the equal lengths are worth 250 dollars.

07-12-2006, 09:39 PM

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RE: Equal Length vs non equal length shorty's

It all depends if your going to install them yourself..LOL. The equal length from what I heard and read is a pain in the A@!# to put in. Like jacking up your motor and the clearances for spark plug wires could cause buring. Just so your wondering I to was deciding which ones to go with. After reading all of that I will go for the un-equal length. But as far as power goes I don't think that there is a big difference maybe 2 horsepower more with equals. It's up to you though what you get.

07-12-2006, 09:41 PM

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RE: Equal Length vs non equal length shorty's

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07-12-2006, 09:46 PM

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RE: Equal Length vs non equal length shorty's

They list at 5-10 hp over the un-equals but Ive heard its closer to 5 and when you add in the clearence issues its not worth it.

07-12-2006, 09:52 PM

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RE: Equal Length vs non equal length shorty's

I have equal length headers, never had clearence issues or burnt plug wires

07-12-2006, 10:12 PM

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RE: Equal Length vs non equal length shorty's

k i was just wondering. im trying to get longtubes but due to issues (dad *cough*) he keeps leaning towards shorties and im just trying to find the most power from shorties if im forced to resort to them. not saying there bad but id rather get longtubes considering there cheaper and add more power????

07-12-2006, 10:16 PM

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RE: Equal Length vs non equal length shorty's

long tubes are not legal on smog equipt cars, the cats are too far back to ignight quickly

07-12-2006, 10:49 PM

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I have equal length headers, never had clearence issues or burnt plug wires

Same here and yes, they do require a little more work to install.

07-12-2006, 10:53 PM

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RE: Equal Length vs non equal length shorty's

i was lookin into shorties what brands the best and are they that hard to install... note this owuld be first header installation.... i thot they were just bolt on is that not hte case??