big hammer

is there any gains to be had from putting shorty headers on a 96 cobra?

jrherald420

there is but its small, if your going to do headers long tubes are the only way to go.

big hammer

what would be the difference in performance gains from stock to shortys and from stock to long tubes?

jrherald420

im not sure on the exact numbers but stock to shortys is like 5-7hp and 8-10tq but stock to long tubes would be about 12-15hp and 15-18tq. the long tubes will cost more but it will be worth it.

big hammer

just wondering. my buddy has a 96 cobra and he can get a set of new shortys for 60 bucks... thanks for the info brosef!

jrherald420

well if he can get them that cheap id do it!!!! l/t's would run you 450+ and a shorty midpipe would be another 200. 60 is damn cheap, almost too cheap to pass up!!!

RuffCat

I would have to say this is a bit much for N/A engines on both shorties and LT's. Shorties on N/A stock applications will make only 2-3hp at most and maybe 4-5ft/lbs of torque. LT's will gain only 10hp and 15-20ft/lbs.
Now with forced induction you will see up to 5-6hp and maybe 10ft/lbs with shorties and LT's are def the way to go. They will net you 20hp and 30 or so ft/lbs of torque.

The gain will be so minimal for even the inexpensive $60 and all of the hassle and effort putting them on, it's almost a waste! I wouldn't bother even for $60. I also wouldn't even bother installing LT's on N/A Cobra's because of the hassle and expense for very little hp. There are so many other things you can do that require less work and gain more power or even same expense with just a little more work.

jrherald420

i never said that the number were at the wheels!!!! and 60.00 for 5 hp is cheaper than sh*t.

big hammer

well what else can he do to that thing to wake it up a bit?

jrherald420

cams would run about 1000.00+ install or a s/c at about 4500.00+ install other than that just the little bolt-ons and full exaust.