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Old 04-28-2008, 12:19 AM
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ok i need some suggestions, first off i my question was would i benefit from long tube headers? if so what size?
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[ul][*]302, b-303 cam, aluminum gt40x heads, cobra intake manifold, #30 fuel injectors, ford racing ignition, 1.7 roller rockers and any other bolt-on you can think of[/ul]
any advice is open and appreciated
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Old 04-28-2008, 12:21 AM
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alright you only need 1 post! you will benefit from running long tubes, but kooks are a little pricey especially for your setup.. look into BBK stuff its decent and has a decent price
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Old 04-28-2008, 12:27 AM
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sorry about the double post i didnt know how to delete one but i was wondering what size bbk's should i look into and should i buy a matching h pipe or custom?
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1 5/8's, just buy a bbk h/x pipe too

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Old 04-28-2008, 12:33 AM
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ok that sounds good, this is kind of off topic. what electric cut out brands are there?
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Old 04-28-2008, 12:37 AM
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i know qtp is big the in ls1 world
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1 5/8 is more than suitable
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Old 04-28-2008, 01:43 PM
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alright that sounds good ive had an o/r x pipe before i liked the raspy aggressive sound but i was going more towards the hpipe i know theres barely difference in power but all the bbks ive been seing all have been o/r x
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