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Long tube Headers SUCK

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Old 06-13-2007, 02:40 AM
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Default Long tube Headers SUCK

Well i bought some bbk long tubes and they fall to tell you that you will need a engine hoist when installing there crap. I soent 4 hours plus taking off the old pipes and then i couldnt get the new headers on so i gave my car a hard kick to the bumper and said f!@# it so i do not suggest anyone get long tubes a complete waste of time.
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Old 06-13-2007, 03:36 AM
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damn that sucks, thats why i stick to shorties plus long tubes work better with tubulay k-member
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Old 06-13-2007, 03:44 AM
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As far as I know long tubes are better forpower but they are a pain in the a$$ to put in. Found that out with my pickup.
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Old 06-13-2007, 04:13 AM
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so wait a sec... your blaming BBK for your lack of tools??
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Old 06-13-2007, 04:29 AM
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is it really that much of a pain in the *** to fit em with a 5L ???
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Old 06-13-2007, 04:40 AM
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is it really that much of a pain in the *** to fit em with a 5L ???
not if you take your time, use the right tools, and have a clue as to what it takes to install them... before you start
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Old 06-13-2007, 04:41 AM
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is it really that much of a pain in the *** to fit em with a 5L ???
not if you take your time, use the right tools, and have a clue as to what it takes to install them... before you start
so it aint happening for me.....LT's + 351..
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Old 06-13-2007, 04:45 AM
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i thought you were gonna do a twin turbo...

that disqualifies longtubes
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you can definitly fit LT's with a 351, but you might have some clearance issues with the stock K-member.

might wanna consider a tubular K-member from AJEracing
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Old 06-13-2007, 04:50 AM
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ok, ill look into that. thanks
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