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Old 02-25-2010, 10:20 PM
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XP baller, love the way you put that haha

But its definitely true that long tubes are not for everyone... especially if you don't want to deal with the hassle. I've installed a few sets of LT's, ranging from 200 a pair to $1,000 a pair and they are ALL a PITA.
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Old 02-25-2010, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 5.0kid
hey i got shorties. Came with car lol. If i wasnt done with this motor i would buy some LT's just dont see the point when Ill have to get kooks for my high ports when its done.
Your car does wheelies, youre exempt from my rule.
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Old 02-25-2010, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by XPBaller
Your car does wheelies, youre exempt from my rule.
Lmao ok . But you are correct LTS for race cars
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Old 02-25-2010, 10:59 PM
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Yea another downfall to LT's is ground clearance. I had bassani LT's on my 93 for a while and they were literally like 2" from the ground...kinda sketchy for a "street car"

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Old 02-26-2010, 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 88BlueGT
Yea another downfall to LT's is ground clearance. I had bassani LT's on my 93 for a while and they were literally like 2" from the ground...kinda sketchy for a "street car"
I "believe" my BBK longtubes are NOT close to the ground?
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Old 02-26-2010, 05:11 AM
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I just installed MAC long tubes on my 94. Pain in the ***!! But, hopefuly worth it.
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Old 02-26-2010, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 5.0kid
hey i got shorties. Came with car lol. If i wasnt done with this motor i would buy some LT's just dont see the point when Ill have to get kooks for my high ports when its done.
not true. MAC makes LT's for high ports that are 1 3/4, 3" collector
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Old 02-26-2010, 08:30 AM
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do they fit a turbo 400 though? I think im gonna have to go with kooks customs for that.
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Old 02-26-2010, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by FivePointOhh
not true. MAC makes LT's for high ports that are 1 3/4, 3" collector
I was just saying if I buy lt's now they will be useless when I get my highports for my new motor
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Old 02-26-2010, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 5.0kid
I was just saying if I buy lt's now they will be useless when I get my highports for my new motor
haha, gotcha. i read it wrong, sounded like you were sayin, if you got headers kooks would be your only option.
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