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Old 08-27-2009, 11:22 AM
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Chrome? Ceramic? painted?

What is the best bet? Long or short?
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Old 08-27-2009, 01:35 PM
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ceramic lasts longer, keeps the rusting down.
chrome is a waste of time.
the paint will burn off or get scrapped off.
ease of install = shorties
more power/faster acelleration = longtubes
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Old 08-27-2009, 05:53 PM
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I have to admit you answered every question that I had. I really appreciate that.
Thanks!
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Old 08-27-2009, 06:32 PM
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long tube , ceramic coated... or keep them stock

i would never do anything else unless it's garaged and low miles.. my MAC non ceramic are looking bad after only a few years

and shorties... why bother
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Old 08-28-2009, 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by nitrous_bob

i would never do anything else unless it's garaged and low miles.. my MAC non ceramic are looking bad after only a few years
im havin the same problem with mine... next time around im goin to spend the extra money for ceramic
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Old 08-28-2009, 10:50 AM
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Long Tube, Ceramic it is.....
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Old 08-28-2009, 10:55 AM
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i have ceramic shorties and after 4 years they still looked new and i had them recoated for free this year, they look amazing.



however i wish i had long tubes, just cant afford em right now damn car project...
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Old 08-28-2009, 11:19 AM
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+1 on the Ceramic. Stinkin Lincoln summed it up very well.
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Does anyone recommend a brand? BBK, Hedder, Pacesetter?
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long tube...wish I had spent the extra money on ceramic, 'cause the chrome turned blue within 10 minutes of firing the car up. I prefer BBK but everyone will have a different preferance. I had Mac shorties and hated them. If you ever remove them for anything, the tubes contract and it's a PITA to get 'em bolted back on.
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