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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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i was looking to get headers but i dont know if i want to get shortys or long? and whats the differents?
Old Sep 17, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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shorts don't offer near the gain, anythings better than stock. Lt's are the best, but are harder than a cam swap in our cars lol you need access to a lift or a day in the garage, but they have much better flow/sound/should see hp gains depending on what else your running
Old Sep 17, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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I went the LT route with the Kooks from Brenspeed. The local shop that I use has installed several shorties only to swap them out later for LT's. However, others have had great experiences with the shorties. Just my preference is all.
Old Sep 17, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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^^^ What they said and shorties are still just as much a PITA as LTs to install. Remove motor mounts rock motor a little each side, remover starter, remove steering shaft, etc., etc., etc. Good Luck!

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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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PLEASE, if you're going to spend the &^%$n time installing those &^^n things like I did, don't make the same &*^^n mistake I did. Just get &^%n LT's!! It's the same amount of &^%n work!
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 08:32 AM
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Hey i put on the JBA shorties so i can put in a Turbo later. I did feel the difference form stock to shorties. I do agree the LT will gain you more overall power but the mid to low is all shorties.
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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are you able to have cats with LT's? im trying to get a feel for my what-to-buy-list will have on it when i do my exhaust
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 01:48 PM
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Yes, many manufacturers make their matching midpipe catted.
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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I have BBK LT's with their x-pipe w/integrated cats, 2 3/4" mid pipes and magnaflows axle backs
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 02:05 PM
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ok thanks for answering my question. one more! Does doing any exhaust mods void my factory warranty? i have an 08 gt



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