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Old 11-01-2004, 02:20 PM
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on a mild 302 which headers make more power the equal lenght or the long tube headers
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Old 11-01-2004, 02:27 PM
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longtubes, its no comparison
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Old 11-01-2004, 03:52 PM
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long tubes all day long if you do not mind the hassle of installation
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Old 11-01-2004, 04:50 PM
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shorties are easier to install. if you have to pass smog, most likely youll need the shorties. long tubes make more power
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Old 11-01-2004, 05:39 PM
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just how hard are the long tubes to install
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Old 11-01-2004, 05:41 PM
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well..I'd say 0 to maybe 1-2...on a mild engine they won't really help til the 3500 or so prms..if then.....go for the shorty route even the unequals help a bunch
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